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Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Mississippi

In February, a whitetail buck from the Mississippi Delta tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). It is the first known case in the Southeast.

Catching Big Roosterfish

The number of rocky points and underwater structures around Drake Bay, Costa Rica are the perfect habitat for roosterfish. This …

Shark Fishing in the Lowcountry

There is something distinctly different in the fishing industry today that back in the 70s and 80s when I was …

On The Water with FECOP

FECOP to Study Tarpon in the Pacific I saw my first tarpon roll in the Golfo Dulce over 25 years …

Your Best Shot

  By Wayne Nichols Nothing like spring in South Florida! Osceola turkey season is in full swing, hogs are out …

Catch and Release on Lower Saluda?

Over the last five years, Columbia, South Carolina’s Lower Saluda River has been on the rise as a formidable trout fishery.

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Outfitting Your Boat for Offshore Fishing

Outfitting a boat for offshore fishing can feel overwhelming, but prioritizing safety, education, and reliable equipment is key to success. From investing in quality safety gear and electronics to choosing versatile tackle and learning from experienced boaters, the right preparation helps reduce risk and maximize your time on the water. Check out some great tips here!

Peacock Bass: South Florida’s Best Kept Secret

Florida’s peacock bass fishery, created by stocking efforts in the 1980s, has quietly become a major success—producing hard-fighting, colorful gamefish that thrive in South Florida canals and offer anglers a unique, world-class experience close to home. Check out some great catches here!

For A Great Fight, Try the Rooster Fish

If you want a fight you won’t forget, target roosterfish. These inshore beasts crush baits and go on screaming runs—pure sport, all adrenaline.

Spring Flounder Trickle

While the fall flounder run is a well-known spectacle, the spring return is a more subtle "trickle" that begins as early as late February. Unlike the concentrated mass exodus of the fall, spring flounder gradually re-enter estuaries through passes and channels, eventually spreading throughout the bays from deep ledges to shallow marsh guts. This transition period offers excellent opportunities for anglers willing to brave the spring winds, using sinking lures for deep water early in the season and shallow-water shrimp imitations as temperatures rise.

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