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Alabama Power, ADCNR Team Up to Build Offshore Reefs

Alabama Power and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) have collaborated to deploy a new reef in the Blankenship Reef Zone using a decommissioned tugboat, the William Lee. Donated by Hooks Towing and funded by Alabama Power, the tugboat was cleaned and prepared for marine life before being placed 17 miles south of Dauphin Island.Nov 22nd, 2024

Little Brown Bugs: Fly Selection for People Who Can Never Find the Right Fly

Changing flies takes time and if you do it often enough, will chew up enough leader and tippet, that you’ll have to re-rig the whole dang thing.  It’s a slippery slope and not less than a few anglers have spent more time tying knots than they have fishing on a given day.  If you are one of these folks, or maybe a novice angler for whom fly selection is a total mystery, let me suggest a simplified approach. Nov 21st, 2024

Cecil County, MD Angler Named 15th FishMaryland Master Angler

Nick Perez joins his 12-year-old daughter Lucy on the list of Master Anglers. Perez has been fishing Maryland waters since age two and has explored almost every fishery in the state. Inspired by his daughter's achievement, Perez decided to pursue the Master Angler title himself.Nov 20th, 2024

Virginia Angler Breaks 30-Year State Rainbow Trout Record

Grant Bentz of McGaheysville, Virginia, shattered a long-standing state record with a 14 lb., 12 oz. rainbow trout. The fish broke the previous record set in 1993 by Michael Lowe at 14 lbs., 7 oz. Despite knowing many might disapprove, Bentz decided to cook the fish, citing low survival chances for large trout in the summer. Bentz plans to have a replica of the fish made to commemorate his achievement.Nov 19th, 2024

The Most Dangerous Dive Site In Florida

This is the Eagle’s Nest sinkhole in Florida. From the surface, it’s just an unremarkable, uninviting, and algae-filled little pond. But this view of it is deceptive. At the bottom of this little pond is a 6-foot-wide vertical tube leading to a massive pitch-black cave room the size of an airplane hanger, and that is just the beginning.Nov 18th, 2024

New Super Reef Completed: A Boost for Louisiana’s Coastline!

The new reef comprises 36 “Super Reefs” designed by Reefmaker, constructed to mimic natural structures and provide essential habitats for marine life. These innovative, pyramid-shaped structures are made of concrete, steel rebar, and limestone rocks, with open windows on each side to allow easy passage for turtles and divers.Nov 15th, 2024

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Spearing Basics

One of the key advantages of spearfishing is its selectivity, as it allows fishers to target specific species without by-catch, making it an environmentally friendly option. However, it requires skill, precision, and knowledge of the underwater environment to be successful

Shallow Water Swimbait Tactics

Want a better shot at catching those summer trout in shallow water? Once summer is in full swing, I always find myself chasing trout that are ambushing prey from grass beds in shallow water. One problem I struggle with is finding the right bait for when that topwater bite turns off.

Gaining Confidence in a New Lure is Key

Gaining confidence in a new lure is key to having success fishing with it. Without confidence you might not tie it on or keep it on for long.

Ya’ Better Know Your Sharks!

With the continual changes in regulations and the fines attached to fishing violations, it is very important to correctly identify your catch.

Top SUP Tips for Fishing

Typically coming in under 30 pounds, it is easy to transport, it’s quiet and super stealthy, and with a standing view it makes for a fantastic platform.

Be Prepared for Hazards of All Kinds

Recently, I was enjoying a quiet morning on the boat, all by myself, catching several fish in a remote place on the lower end of the Apalachicola River.

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Carolina Reel Men wins Islamorada Sailfish Tournament

The 61st Annual Islamorada Sailfish Tournament kicked off at Whale Harbor Restaurants and Marina, hosting 76 anglers, captains, and mates, … Dec 13th, 2024

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