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Escaping the Heat

By: Capt. Bart Marx September in Southwest Florida has been hot and this month there should be some changes. The …

Summer Fishing

By: Capt. Bart Marx So far this year it has been hot and the waters in our area have been …

Summer in SWFL

Capt. Bart Marx Summer in SWFL and things are hot already. And going offshore it may be a little cooler …

June in Southwest Florida

By: Capt. Bart Marx In Southwest Florida, June is considered silver king time as the big schools of the migratory …

Tarpon Time

By: Capt. Bart Marx May in Southwest Florida we look for the white butterflies to appear which lets us know …

Warming Waters

By: Capt. Bart Marx April in Southwest Florida marks the water temps getting warmer day by day. This is a …

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Cobia Caught on Birthday Trip Could Shatter World Record by 40 Pounds

On February 8, a group of anglers celebrating Lucas Tapper's 21st birthday off Southwest Australia hooked a massive cobia weighing 175.49 pounds. If certified by the IGFA, this catch would surpass the 40-year-old all-tackle world record of 135 pounds 9 ounces.

Rod Actions for Coastal Fishing

Broomstick. That’s what I started out coastal fishing with nearly 20 years ago. I had done quite well bass fishing with heavy-action rods growing up.

Wade Fishing Essentials

To make the wade fishing experience more enjoyable, here are a few tips to help you make longer casts, protect your feet, and catch more fish!