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Albies at Close Quarters
I’ve fished the Shinnecock Inlet in Hampton Bays, NY for many years and have usually found plenty of striped bass and bluefish there to keep me occupied. One afternoon last September, I pulled into the parking lot on the inlet’s west side, took a look at the water and smiled as I saw a large school of bait flashing on the surface. Something, or a lot of somethings were feeding on them.Sep 27th, 2022
Hawaii Fisherman Catches Huge Octopus, Breaks His Own Brother’s Record
Michael Matsunaga caught the octopus, which weighed 25.29 poundsSep 26th, 2022
Bring The Dead (Bait) Back To Life
Here’s a trick that can save a day in the absence of live bait!Sep 23rd, 2022
The Story Of River Stripers On Florida’s East Coast
In 1983, we started the first pontoon charter offering family fishing on central Florida’s Ocklawaha River. By then, catching a striper was rare. You knew immediately you had hooked something more than just a largemouth. With a striper on the run, you’re left praying your gear is heavy enough and that the drag is set right. The captain must be ready to up-anchor and chase a big fish!Sep 22nd, 2022
Control Fishing Pond Vegetation
This time of year, aquatic vegetation is likely at its densest, making it difficult to fish a pond or even launch a small boat. Here’s a few tips on controlling pond weeds.Sep 21st, 2022
Cover Water During The Inshore Transition
For speckled trout, September marks the transition from solid summertime patterns into the fall feed-up that coincides with baitfish migrations. Some of the best fishing of the year is getting ready to happen.Sep 20th, 2022Fly Fishing in Shallow Waters Can Equal Big Rewards
Despite technological advances that allow for fly fishing successes in deep water, shallow water sight fishing is my favorite...Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel
The seven small islands that make up the Dry Tortugas lie 70 miles due west of Key West, a fisherman’s and naturalist’s paradise. These are hidden jewels.Fly Fishing the Seychelles
In the Indian Ocean, about 1,000 miles off the east coast of Africa, there is an archipelago that claims the highest density of bonefish in the world...Bucket List: Fly Fishing Edinburgh, Scotland
I had the privilege of living in Edinburgh, capital of Scotland. Apart from whiskey, kilts and bagpipes, they also lays claim to the origins of fly fishing.The Heart of the Mullet Run
Fish will go on and do what they’ve always done, and what that means is that the mullet are running on Florida’s east coast.What Happens When the Lights Go Out
Even if the fish don’t bite in the darkness, you still need to be there very early to catch as much of that early bite as possible.Killbox wins Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
The tournament brought steady excitement on the water as well with strong performances across both divisions.Dec 9th, 2025Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel
The seven small islands that make up the Dry Tortugas lie 70 miles due west of Key West, a fisherman’s and naturalist’s paradise. These are hidden jewels.Dec 8th, 2025Surviving Cold Water Shock
Cold water shock is the real killer in winter boating accidents, not hypothermia. The initial gasp reflex can overwhelm you in seconds, leading to rapid drowning if you’re unprepared. Learn how to control your breathing, use the HELP position, and apply survival techniques like the carpet formation to conserve heat, save energy, and dramatically increase your chances of survival in cold water emergencies.Jan 12th, 2026Sarasota Police Officer Leaps into Action to Stop Unmanned Boat in Dramatic Rescue
The unmanned boat was cruising in circles up to 40 mph off the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.May 1st, 2025
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