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Freshwater Mexico!
Let’s talk about fresh water for a change. Mexico has the best bass fishing in the world. Well, that’s what I think. There are three lakes that Charles and I fish. It is not uncommon for us to catch ten to twelve pounders in all of them. You fish them mostly the same way as you do anywhere with top water, crank baits, swim baits and the old standby, plastics. Aug 1st, 2013
Carp for Continual Summer Fun!
Carp, a Eurasian fish introduced here in the late 1870s, were thought to be a handy gamefish to replace the loss of native fishes along with being a yummy meal. The gamefish part lost a little of its flavor when it was realized that carp would not hit lures. They were also low on the choice of seafood menu items. Aug 1st, 2013
The Two Handed Strip
In saltwater fly-fishing there are many situations where the fly needs move as quickly as possible through the water to spark the interest of a game fish. Aug 1st, 2013
Take Me to the Water: Safely Transporting Kayaks
While performance on the water is the ultimate factor in a perfect kayak, being able to launch into the water without incident is almost as important.Aug 1st, 2013
Seeing is Believing-Fish Senses
The answer is simple and complex at the same time. Have you ever wondered whether fish can really see color and, if so, what do they actually see? Scientists tell us that fish can and do see color, but there are countless variations to what they see depending on a host of factors. The color of light varies by shadings starting with blues at the short end of the spectrum, followed by greens, yellows, and oranges until red is reached at the long end of the spectrum. Aug 1st, 2013
A Fishing Half Day Well Spent
Sometimes the most simple of fishing trips can become a true bucket list memory. Last fall two friends and I decided to sneak out of work for a quick half-day outing to some local marsh southwest of our hometown of Lafayette, LA. What started out as a quick chance to get a fishing fix turned into a bonding experience for all of us. Aug 1st, 2013Fly 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.Cruising the Abacos – An Adventure in Paradise
The Islands of the Bahamas are a paradise! The time to go is when an event is happening and with a shallow-draft boat to enjoy all the gorgeous islands.It’s An Addiction: The Summer Surf
The Texas summer surf can spoil a newcomer in a heartbeat and it's what the seasoned surf angler typically awaits each year.45th Annual Bisbee’s Black and Blue Exceeds $7.4 Million, Top Three Teams All Win $1.5 Million-Plus in Prize Money
Magic Touch earned top honors with a 459-pound blue landed on the last day of fishing, backed by a 344-pound blue from Day Two. The combined team from Texas and Florida is taking home $2,440,850 for those fish, including first and fourth places and multiple daily jackpot prizes.Oct 27th, 2025Granders Abound in Tropical North Queensland
The waters off tropical North Queensland, including the iconic Great Barrier Reef, are considered the black marlin capital of the world, with many eager sports fishers flocking to the area annually during the storied marlin season.Nov 21st, 2025Under the Sea – Mentoring Young Guns
If all goes well, it will be a fun day, and they will always remember their first fish with pride. Photograph it; celebrate it; enjoy it. Check out some great tips here!Oct 15th, 2025Sarasota 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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