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The Southside Report ~ For February By Capt. John Ward

With the month of February, hopefully we are in the final month of the winter doldrums.  So far we have …

Dad’s Old Tackle Box

by Dick Braun I was able to pick up a couple of reels, one of which I’m pretty sure is a …

On The Water with FECOP

Can a Fish Bring a Country Together Three Billboards Outside San Jose, Costa Rica If you are driving from the …

The Southside Report ~ For January By Capt. John Ward

The water temperatures have dropped at a rapid pace and are starting to hold steady in the mid 50’s . …

Vintage Gear

  by Dick Braun Dad’s Old Tackle Box Well, we’re starting a brand new year of hunting for that treasured …
Reef off Oregon Inlet Planned For Outer Banks Anglers

New Reef off Oregon Inlet Planned For Outer Banks Anglers

A new project may be in the works for Oregon Inlet. A permit for construction of a new artificial reef …

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Florida’s Chain Pickerel

In the northern parts of our great country, anglers enjoy chasing down enormous pike and elusive musky. We Floridians don’t usually give a second thought, but they are in Florida!

LABAN WINS 34TH BASTILLE DAY KINGFISH TOURNAMENT WITH 26.90-POUND KINGFISH

Stretching 500 miles across the northern side of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Trench is the deepest in the Atlantic Ocean.

The Art of Kicking Fish

When the fish gets in the strike zone of the dolphins tail, you can see the dolphin looking at the fish and lining up the kick. It's a difficult technique to learn, and not all dolphins know how to do it. However, once learned, it provides an obvious advantage over simply chasing a fish and catching it with the mouth. A quick, precise flip of the tail and dinner is served, versus chasing a fish down and catching it with the mouth which can often take a few minutes and require a lot of energy.