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Sweet Sticks: Rods for Kayak Fishing
In nearly 20 years of kayak fishing, I’ve seen the boats radically change. These days they are purpose-built for angling and much more stable and forgiving.Feb 24th, 2017
A Winter Wade
As we idled away from the dock on a mild mid-winter morning, we all anticipated that telltale thump of a solid wintertime trout.Feb 24th, 2017
Fly of the Month – Black Caddis Dry
During this month, many tailwater streams will begin to have black caddis buzzing around on warmer days. This is the fly you will want to be using.Feb 24th, 2017
Building a Better Mouse Trap
The first time I pulled a baby nutria out of a redfish’s belly was on November 10, 2007. My partner, Capt. Matt Tusa, did it again on the 28th.Feb 22nd, 2017
Casting Distance: Power and Reel Settings
One of the first things any angler can improve to catch more fish without getting new gear is to increase his or her potential casting distance.Feb 22nd, 2017
Cool Water Suspending
No matter where you are in North America, winter brings cold winds and sore throats to all. And the effect is even more brutal on fish than men.Feb 20th, 2017Bucket List: Central Costa Rica and Pacific Sailfish
The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought-after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!Fly 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.Plane Simple Wins Bragging Rights, Largest Payout in 2026 Shootout Production vs Custom
Plane Simple, a 77 Spencer run by Capt. Jimmy Werling, earned top team honors in the 2026 Shootout Production vs. Custom, which just concluded at the Abaco Beach Resort in the Bahamas.May 7th, 2026Bucket List: Central Costa Rica and Pacific Sailfish
The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought-after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!May 12th, 2026Surviving 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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