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December’s Opportunities

By: Capt. Bart Marx It was a crazy year in the weather department, and I am glad it’s over. For …

The Cooler Temps

By: Capt. Bart Marx The hot summer season has winded down and it is a great time to get some …

October’s Opportunities

By: Capt. Bart Marx October begins the migration and stone crab season opens to the public on October 15th.  Be …

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 …

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The Heart of the Mullet Run

Fish will go on and do what they’ve always done, and what that means is that the mullet are running on Florida’s east coast.

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.

A Wade-Fishing Pilgrimage To South Texas

I've traveled all over the Gulf Coast in search of trophy trout. As a self-proclaimed “purist,” 25 miles east of Raymondville, Texas is as good as it gets.

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Owen’s First Wahoo

41”snook

20 inch sheepshead

ELLE with a snook