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BOCA GRANDE TARPON

by Captain Terry Fisher The months of May, June, and July brings to Boca Grande Pass one of the most …

Kiawah to Edisto Island Fishing Report For June By Capt. John Ward

June has arrived, along with water temperatures holding in the mid to upper 70’s to lower 80’s and will continue …

GREAT INSHORE AND OFFSHORE FISHING OPPORTUNITIES

by Captain Terry Fisher June is a month for opportunities galore when it comes to targeting fish inshore and offshore. …

Atlantic Grouper and Atlantic Hogfish seasons re-open May 1

Atlantic grouper and Atlantic hogfish seasons re-open May 1. Stone crab season closes May 16.

St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Update: May 2019

A deployment date for the Voici Bernadette has been set.  The ship will be towed offshore St. Lucie County on Saturday morning, June 8. Events to commemorate the deployment are being planned by MMPS, Environmental June 6-8.

There’s No Place Like Home Even For Whale Sharks

Questions about tagged Whale Sharks Whale sharks are nomadic, but the recent travels of two tagged whale sharks raises questions …

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Nine Alternative Deceiver Patterns

Lefty’s Deceiver may be the most effective fly pattern ever. Lefty Kreh developed the fly in the 1950s and since then Deceivers have caught fish all over the world. Lefty describes the Deceiver as a tying method rather than a specific fly pattern. This allows for modifications in color, size and materials. These alterations have made the Deceiver extremely versatile. Here are a few “alternative” Deceivers you should think about tying.

Kayaking For Epic Striped Bass Action Off Cape Cod

Each year I have the pleasure of making a pilgrimage to Cape Cod, where I join a group of Vermont anglers in kayaking for striped bass. This year was a record breaker.

Follow the Bait for Fall Bass

The days are shorter. The nights are cooler. Cold fronts are sweeping in, and bass are in the transition that brings some of the best fishing of the year.