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Castnets and Livewells

By: Capt. Bart Marx The waters have warmed up nicely and the bait has moved into the local waters and …

May’s Action

By: Capt. Bart Marx The cool fronts have slowed and it’s now easier to travel offshore. The annual migration of …

Spring Fishing

By: Capt. Bart Marx We are warming up in Southwest Florida and as the bait starts to migrate north so …

March Opportunities

By: Capt. Bart Marx Depending on the weather this would be a great time to head offshore. Out in 100 …

Winter Techniques

By: Capt. Bart Marx This month with good weather permitting, running offshore is a little tricky. Red grouper out past …

Starting off the New Year

By: Capt. Bart Marx It’s a new year and a great time to go fishing. Inshore, you should be able …

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The Evolution of Tackle

This article explores the deep historical roots of fishing gear, revealing that basic tools like hooks and rods date back thousands of years to ancient civilizations like Egypt and China. It traces the transition from primitive materials—such as shell hooks and horsehair lines—to modern innovations like fiberglass rods, monofilament lines, and precision-engineered reels. Ultimately, the piece highlights how today's high-tech tackle is a refined evolution of original concepts driven by advanced engineering and new materials.

Haddrell’s Point and Tackle Offshore Report – April

By Captain Mike Able, Contributing Writer Whew, we made it!! Made it past March that is! For me, I feel …

Topsail – April 2026

With the weather warming with the arrival of Spring, I like to get back to throwing a lot more topwater …

Crystal Coast – April 2026

April is a much anticipated month here on the Crystal Coast of NC. It’s always the time when warm Spring …

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