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Lake Calcasieu—the Model Estuary

The big Desperado center console handle the chop on the lake very nicely and as I pulled the throttle back on the Yamaha she came off plane and settled onto the surface of the lake. I could almost not believe it, but as I sat there in the quiet void left after turning off the outboard it almost seemed surreal.Apr 30th, 2013

Adventures South of the Border

Charles and I heard that there were big yellow fin about 20 miles out from Cabo and decided to go … Apr 30th, 2013

To Stakeout or Anchor your Kayak

Much like the Power Pole has revolutionized the way powerboat anglers anchor, the stake out pole has given kayak anglers … Apr 30th, 2013

Making Fish Eat

Frustration fosters disappointment in most of us when we watch some of the more aggressive predators refuse every offering we toss in front of them. At times, they’ll turn down frisky live baits, palate tempting dead morsels oozing the aroma of something good to eat, or your favorite artificial. Fish don’t eat continuously or chase down everything they see. Frequently, refusal can be traced to a phase of feeding rhythm in which the fish ignores food. Apr 30th, 2013

Choosing the Best Material for a Wire Leader

When you fly fish in saltwater, there will be times when you will be dealing with a toothy critter, namely the barracuda, the shark, the needle fish, the Sierra mackerel, or numerous other fish sporting sharp “ivories” capable of severing the heaviest monofilament and fluorocarbon leaders. It is the savvy saltwater fly fisherman who has learned to attach a bite-proof tippet to his fly line.Apr 30th, 2013

Terminal Tackle for Freshwater Means Simplicity

Freshwater anglers need few terminal tackle fittings, meaning the snaps, swivels, riggings, rings, wire and such that are mandatory in … Apr 30th, 2013

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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.

Fish Food and Flies

Fly anglers are as attracted to their flies as fish are, and in some cases, can be even more attracted to them than the fish. There are a wide variety of flies available for anglers, and selecting from the array can be complicated. There are different colors, sizes, and materials. There are weighted flies and unweighted flies. So, what are the best flies? The simple answer is: it depends.

Spring Striped Bass Run the Hudson River

New York’s Hudson River could hardly be considered pristine on its lower end. That doesn’t seem to bother the striped bass.

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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, 2025

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Graham County’s Snowbird Creek Has It All

Snowbird Creek, and its main tributary Big Snowbird Creek, are places fly anglers could spend days exploring and still leave water untouched. On its top end, Big Snowbird is one of the largest remaining flows populated with native southern Appalachian brook trout. On its lower end, near its mouth at Lake Santeetlah, Snowbird plays host to an annual migration of lake-run rainbows that reach lengths well in excess of 20 inches.Oct 23rd, 2025

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Under 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, 2025

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Sarasota 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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