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North Carolina’s Recreational Flounder Season Opens September 1
North Carolina's 2026 recreational flounder season opens September 1 and runs through September 14. Anglers can keep one flounder per day, with a 15-inch minimum size limit.Aug 13th, 20260
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Florida Announces 2026 Gulf Greater Amberjack Season
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has modified the 2026 recreational greater amberjack season in Gulf state waters, with the season now scheduled to run from September 1 through October 13. The season will close at 12:01 a.m. on October 14.Aug 12th, 20260
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Florida, Georgia and South Carolina Seek Greater Control Over Red Snapper Fishery
NOAA Fisheries opened a public comment period yesterday, August 10, on three applications from Florida, Georgia and South Carolina that could give the states additional flexibility to manage their recreational South Atlantic red snapper fisheries.Aug 11th, 20260
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Fishing Lake Jessup: Where Big Bass Swim in Gator Country
Lake Jessup offers anglers a unique Florida fishing experience, combining quality bass fishing with one of the state's most impressive alligator populations. Just outside Orlando, this wild and scenic lake is a true taste of Old Florida.Aug 10th, 20260
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Lake Michigan Salmon Fishing Remains Strong as Late Summer Patterns Set In
Late-summer salmon fishing is heating up on Lake Michigan, with anglers reporting strong catches of Chinook salmon along ports including Manistee, Ludington, Frankfort, and Onekama. Early mornings and evenings continue to offer the best action as the fishery builds toward the fall salmon run.Aug 7th, 20260
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Maryland Closes Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass Fishery for August
Maryland's annual Chesapeake Bay striped bass closure is in effect through August, giving the iconic fish a break during the hottest weeks of summer. Anglers are encouraged to target other popular species until the fishery reopens September 1.Aug 6th, 20260
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The Heat Is On In The Key’s Skinny Water
Why late summer remains one of the best times to fish the Florida Keys. From backcountry tarpon and mangrove snook to flats slams with bonefish and permit, early mornings, evenings, and even nighttime offer incredible shallow-water action despite the summer heat.Aug 5th, 20260
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A Musky Fishing Trip
Known as the "fish of 10,000 casts," muskellunge are among North America's most challenging and exciting freshwater gamefish. Discover why anglers are willing to spend countless hours pursuing these elusive predators—and learn expert tips that can turn the right cast into the catch of a lifetime.Aug 4th, 20260
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Frog Fishing Delivers Late-Summer Largemouths
Late summer is prime time for explosive topwater bass action. Learn how to target hungry largemouths with frog lures around thick vegetation, lily pads, and heavy cover to trigger heart-stopping strikes when other techniques slow down.Aug 3rd, 20260
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Getting Deep For Summer Fish
Summer fish often move deep in search of cooler, oxygen-rich water. Learn why targeting the thermocline with the right lures, line and presentation can help you catch more—and bigger—fish all season long.Jul 31st, 20260
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Ice Fishing Lures For Summertime Bass?
Think ice-fishing lures are just for winter? Think again. Bass pros Brandon Palaniuk and Jacob Wheeler reveal how ice-fishing jigs can trigger big summertime bass when traditional presentations fall short, giving anglers a unique edge on deep, sluggish fish.Jul 30th, 20260
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Florida Regular Lobster Season Opens August 6: Everything You Need to Know
Even though Florida's 2026 spiny lobster harvest two-day sport mini-season is over July 30, 2026, the regular lobster season runs from August 6, 2026, through March 31, 2027. Learn bag limits, size requirements, licensing, and important regulations before you dive.Jul 29th, 20260
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Sinking Fly Lines: Go Deep to Catch Big Fish!
Getting your fly into the strike zone is often the difference between a slow day and a memorable one. Learn how sinking fly lines help anglers reach deeper fish, improve presentations, and increase hookups when the action is below the surface.Jul 27th, 20260
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Utah’s Green River Delivers Memorable Trout Adventure
A father-and-son fly-fishing adventure to Utah's legendary Green River delivers beautiful trout, breathtaking scenery, and a reminder that the best catches are often the memories made on the water.Jul 24th, 20260
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Fishing the Chandeleur Islands in Style
Experience world-class speckled trout and redfish fishing in the legendary Chandeleur Islands. From unforgettable wade fishing to first-class liveaboard accommodations, this adventure showcases why these remote Gulf waters remain a bucket-list destination for serious anglers.Jul 22nd, 20260Featured image above all content (ID:1)
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North Carolina’s Recreational Flounder Season Opens September 1
North Carolina's 2026 recreational flounder season opens September 1 and runs through September 14. Anglers can keep one flounder per day, with a 15-inch minimum size limit.Aug 13th, 20260National
Florida Announces 2026 Gulf Greater Amberjack Season
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has modified the 2026 recreational greater amberjack season in Gulf state waters, with the season now scheduled to run from September 1 through October 13. The season will close at 12:01 a.m. on October 14.Aug 12th, 20260National
Florida, Georgia and South Carolina Seek Greater Control Over Red Snapper Fishery
NOAA Fisheries opened a public comment period yesterday, August 10, on three applications from Florida, Georgia and South Carolina that could give the states additional flexibility to manage their recreational South Atlantic red snapper fisheries.Aug 11th, 20260National
Fishing Lake Jessup: Where Big Bass Swim in Gator Country
Lake Jessup offers anglers a unique Florida fishing experience, combining quality bass fishing with one of the state's most impressive alligator populations. Just outside Orlando, this wild and scenic lake is a true taste of Old Florida.Aug 10th, 20260National
Lake Michigan Salmon Fishing Remains Strong as Late Summer Patterns Set In
Late-summer salmon fishing is heating up on Lake Michigan, with anglers reporting strong catches of Chinook salmon along ports including Manistee, Ludington, Frankfort, and Onekama. Early mornings and evenings continue to offer the best action as the fishery builds toward the fall salmon run.Aug 7th, 20260Featured image above all content (ID:1)
North Carolina’s Recreational Flounder Season Opens September 1
North Carolina's 2026 recreational flounder season opens September 1 and runs through September 14. Anglers can keep one flounder per day, with a 15-inch minimum size limit.Aug 13th, 2026
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About Fly Reels
Fly Reels, like all other reels, come in a variety of sizes from the ultra small 2/3 weight for trout to the very large 16/18 weight for marlin. They also vary in cost from about $15 to well over $1,000.Dec 9th, 2013
‘Tis the Season…’
The holidays – be it Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, etc, are all about being grateful. So I wanted to reflect, as I think its something all of us don’t do enough. I am grateful for being able to live in a state with excellent marine resources. It is awesome that there are lots of sharks in Florida state waters and beyond that help make my research successful. Dec 9th, 2013
It’s All About Bait
South Florida is definitely one of the most popular angling destinations in the world. Not only do we offer world class fishing for some of the most widely coveted species like sailfish, tarpon, and bonefish. We also have some of the best beaches, resorts, and night life in the world.Dec 9th, 2013National
North Carolina’s Recreational Flounder Season Opens September 1
North Carolina's 2026 recreational flounder season opens September 1 and runs through September 14. Anglers can keep one flounder per day, with a 15-inch minimum size limit.Aug 13th, 2026National
Florida Announces 2026 Gulf Greater Amberjack Season
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has modified the 2026 recreational greater amberjack season in Gulf state waters, with the season now scheduled to run from September 1 through October 13. The season will close at 12:01 a.m. on October 14.Aug 12th, 2026National
Florida, Georgia and South Carolina Seek Greater Control Over Red Snapper Fishery
NOAA Fisheries opened a public comment period yesterday, August 10, on three applications from Florida, Georgia and South Carolina that could give the states additional flexibility to manage their recreational South Atlantic red snapper fisheries.Aug 11th, 2026
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North Carolina’s Recreational Flounder Season Opens September 1
North Carolina's 2026 recreational flounder season opens September 1 and runs through September 14. Anglers can keep one flounder per day, with a 15-inch minimum size limit.Aug 13th, 2026National
Florida Announces 2026 Gulf Greater Amberjack Season
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has modified the 2026 recreational greater amberjack season in Gulf state waters, with the season now scheduled to run from September 1 through October 13. The season will close at 12:01 a.m. on October 14.Aug 12th, 2026National
Florida, Georgia and South Carolina Seek Greater Control Over Red Snapper Fishery
NOAA Fisheries opened a public comment period yesterday, August 10, on three applications from Florida, Georgia and South Carolina that could give the states additional flexibility to manage their recreational South Atlantic red snapper fisheries.Aug 11th, 2026North Carolina’s Recreational Flounder Season Opens September 1
North Carolina's 2026 recreational flounder season opens September 1 and runs through September 14. Anglers can keep one flounder per day, with a 15-inch minimum size limit.Aug 13th, 2026Florida Announces 2026 Gulf Greater Amberjack Season
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has modified the 2026 recreational greater amberjack season in Gulf state waters, with the season now scheduled to run from September 1 through October 13. The season will close at 12:01 a.m. on October 14.Aug 12th, 2026North Carolina’s Recreational Flounder Season Opens September 1
North Carolina's 2026 recreational flounder season opens September 1 and runs through September 14. Anglers can keep one flounder per day, with a 15-inch minimum size limit.Aug 13th, 2026
Florida Announces 2026 Gulf Greater Amberjack Season
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has modified the 2026 recreational greater amberjack season in Gulf state waters, with the season now scheduled to run from September 1 through October 13. The season will close at 12:01 a.m. on October 14.Aug 12th, 2026