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Inshore Grand Slam

by: Capt. Bart Marx Hello fellow anglers! In Southwest Florida this time of year you may be able to catch …

Warmer Weather

by: Capt. Bart Marx Summer is already in full swing and offshore things should be heating up as the migratory …

Building a Good Set of Numbers

by: Capt. Bart Marx The water and the fishing are headed toward summertime tactics. Yes, you will have to run …

March Madness

By: Capt. Bart Marx March in Southwest Florida fishing is on the rise along with the water temperatures. Inshore there …

Winter Fishing

By: Capt. Bart Marx Hello fellow anglers, February 2023 can you believe we’re already into the New Year?  This is …

Winter Transitions

By: Dan Carns It seems funny to discuss winter here in S.W. Florida as throngs of people are making plans …

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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.

Australian Crew Catches 1,039-Pound Black Marlin

Cooktown, Queensland, is celebrated for its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, offering sport fishermen the opportunity to catch a variety of species. This time of year, it’s known for producing some of the largest black marlins, as the crew of ‘Release’ experienced last week.

Peter Fox’s Record Northern Pike

Peter Fox had an extraordinary day fishing out of Brabant Lodge in Northwest Territories, Canada. Using a prop fly, Peter hooked and landed an impressive northern pike after an intense battle. Measuring 110 centimeters on his official IGFA Measuring Device, this catch earned Peter the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for the species. After documenting the achievement with some photos, Peter safely released the fish back into the water.