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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 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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