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Reef Beefed Up Off Brunswick County

More than 1,600 tons of concrete pipe were recently added to an artificial reef to beef up recreational fishing off Brunswick County’s coast.

Helping Reef Fish Survive After Barotrauma

If you’ve ever gone saltwater fishing in Florida, you are well aware of the variety of species that call these waters home.

FWC Announces Lionfish Challenge Winners

Winners have been chosen! A grand total of 26,321 lionfish were removed from Florida waters as part of the four-month challenge.

Win a Boat and Help a Cause!

Enter to win this boat and contribute to a great cause for charity! The TACO Marine Project Boat is a …

Anglers for Conservation INVITES YOU

Show your support of Florida’s treasured Indian River Lagoon and get into the “Aloha” spirit by joining us at this …

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Symposium Is Nov. 10-11

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s Sixth International Science Symposium will take place Nov. 10-11 at the Bonaventure Resort and Spa in Weston, Florida.

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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.

Kayaking For Epic Striped Bass Action Off Cape Cod

Each year I have the pleasure of making a pilgrimage to Cape Cod, where I join a group of Vermont anglers in kayaking for striped bass. This year was a record breaker.

Kayaking Canal Lights

Green lights are better for watching the fish swim rather than catching them. I have heard a few theories with the most popular being the fish can see the lures better with the light coming from the bottom. With that thought, I tried a new technique that worked great for us, and I think it can help you catch a few more too!

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41”snook

20 inch sheepshead

ELLE with a snook