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Say Cheese: Taking Quality Photos from Your Kayak
As far as I can tell, there isn’t an Angler that does not love to show off their trophy catches. Over the last decade sharing your photos has become increasingly easier and an integral part of most fishing trips. In my experience, this trend has advanced quicker and been mastered by the kayak fishing community.Mar 25th, 2013Fly Fishing for Striped Marlin
Fly Fishing for Striped Marlin, Cabo San Lucas Mexico from Hopper-Stone Outfitters on Vimeo. [easy-social-share]Mar 5th, 2013Picture Perfect
Ask me to describe the perfect fishing location and my mind conjures up images of calm, clear water over rich grass beds with white sandy potholes, perfect ambush points for hungry trout and redfishMar 1st, 2013Cocodrie, Louisiana—Kayak Fishing Paradise
The fishing, shrimping and crabbing village of Cocodrie is located where LA Highway 56 abruptly ends deep in the heart of Louisiana's fabled saltwater marsh. Mention the word Cocodrie to any saltwater fish-chasing Louisiana native and you'll likely get that faraway look of desire that comes from knowing that even in a marsh habitat as massive as Louisiana—this is one very special place to go fishing.Mar 1st, 2013Everglades National Park and the 10,000 Islands
I was fortunate to get the chance to grow up during a time when machines and devices didn’t control so much of our lives. Back then, it was wilderness where we went to spend time. Depending on where you go, wilderness is a relative term. However, having spent most of my years in Florida, backcountry flats surrounded by mangroves are the wilderness I know best. Mar 1st, 2013Monster Tarpon in the Florida Everglades
When my father approached me this past November with the idea of tarpon fishing in Florida, I was all ears. You see, a lifetime of angling (and a handful of forty and fifty pound stripers) has spawned within me an obsession to tangle with ever larger fish, and the tarpon holds a lofty position on the bucket list.Mar 1st, 2013Spearing 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 successfulShallow 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.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, 2024Fishing With Legends
Stretching 500 miles across the northern side of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Trench is the deepest in the Atlantic Ocean. Sep 1st, 2024Speargun Loading Tips
It’s not uncommon to struggle with speargun loading, you may think they made the bands too short. If you give it time & use the right method, it's easy.Oct 16th, 2024That GOAT’s Six Million Dollar Boat!
Lets take a look at Tom Brady's Six Million Dollar YachtSep 3rd, 2024Your Franchise Opportunity is a Phone Call Away LEARN MORE