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Kayak Fishing, National
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Kayak fishing tournaments are one of the fastest-growing ways to compete on the water—and they’re all about skill, strategy, and a little bit of grit. From catch-photo-release formats to measuring fish by the inch, it’s a whole different game out there. If you’ve ever thought about entering your first event, this is a great place to start!Apr 28th, 20260
Freshwater Fishing, National
Bass Fishing the Spring Herring Spawn
No one seems to know exactly where they came from, but blueback herring have changed the face of bass and striper fishing over the last decades in reservoirs that have them.Apr 27th, 20260
National
Martin County Sinks 227-Foot Ship To Create New Artificial Reef
Martin County's newest artificial reef features a 227-foot ship sunk off the coast to honor Boo McCulley and support the local marine ecosystem.Apr 24th, 20260
National
Suzuki Marine Helps Power Jacob Wheeler To First Redcrest Championship
Bass Fishing Superstar Adds Missing Piece to His Long List of Accomplishments, Using Skill and Strategy on Table Rock LakeApr 23rd, 20260
National
Early Summer Smallmouth – Wading and Floating
In just a few weeks, fishing for mountain trout in western North Carolina will start to wind down for many anglers. But just as the interest in trout fishing slows, smallmouth bass activity picks up.Apr 23rd, 20260
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Increasing Casting Distance – Fine Tuning Your Reel
Last month I fished with a friend that was new to saltwater and he was having trouble getting the cast distance that he wanted. It wasn’t his reel, his reel was highly engineered and precisely built; why is it that we still see owners of new reels continuing to cast mediocre distances and get backlashes? Let’s take a look at fine-tuning that new rocket launcher reel of yours.Apr 22nd, 20260
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Inaugural Bisbee’s Costa Rica Offshore Tops $2.155 Million, Pura Vida Earns Top Boat Honors
It’s no coincidence that the Costa Rican national motto is pura vida—pure life. The gregarious people and the country’s abundant … Apr 21st, 20260
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North Carolina Man Catches Massive 212-Pound Tuna On A Jet Ski
Hunter Hicks proved that you don't need a massive sportfishing boat to land a monster. Ten miles off the North Carolina coast, Hicks hooked a 212-pound bluefin tuna while solo on a Jet Ski. After a grueling battle he compared to "fighting Mike Tyson," Hicks successfully towed the 70-inch beast back to shore, cementing his place in Outer Banks fishing lore.Apr 17th, 20260
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Bridges Over Bubbling Water: Why Gear Snobbery Kills the Sport
As a guide, I’ve seen firsthand that when we stop judging the "other guy" and start sharing techniques, we catch more fish and protect our fisheries. It’s time to put down the prejudices, pick up a new rod, and lead by example for the next generation of anglers.Apr 17th, 20260
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Captain Lands 500-Pound Swordfish, Feeds Entire Town
A Florida Keys charter captain reeled in a massive 480-pound swordfish after an exhausting five-hour battle at sea. The rare catch, made during a family fishing trip, is one of the largest seen in the area in years.Apr 16th, 20260
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Spring Flounder Trickle
While the fall flounder run is a well-known spectacle, the spring return is a more subtle "trickle" that begins as early as late February. Unlike the concentrated mass exodus of the fall, spring flounder gradually re-enter estuaries through passes and channels, eventually spreading throughout the bays from deep ledges to shallow marsh guts. This transition period offers excellent opportunities for anglers willing to brave the spring winds, using sinking lures for deep water early in the season and shallow-water shrimp imitations as temperatures rise.Apr 15th, 20260
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Suzuki Marine Teams Up With Fuel 1 – A Purfuels Retailer Of Sustainable Marine Fuel
Partnership Paves Way to Making Specialized, Ethanol-Free Marine Fuel Available Through Suzuki Marine Dealers, Benefitting Boaters and the EnvironmentApr 14th, 20260
National
Fishing for Giant Tuna from a Kayak: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Ride
I got towed for miles!Apr 14th, 20260
Fishing News, National, News
No Le Hace Takes Top Prize at 6th Annual Chub Cay Invitational
Teenager Jack Morino led team Sempre Duro to victory at the 2026 Chub Cay Open, securing both the tournament title and the Junior Angler trophy after a clutch blue marlin release. The 21-boat fleet saw intense competition in the Bahamas, with Gina Lisa and Marlin Brando rounding out the top three. Tournament Director Robert "Fly" Navarro noted excellent conditions for the event, which now leads into the series finale, the Chub Cay Invitational, on April 9–11.Apr 13th, 20260
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For A Great Fight, Try the Rooster Fish
If you want a fight you won’t forget, target roosterfish. These inshore beasts crush baits and go on screaming runs—pure sport, all adrenaline.Apr 13th, 20260
National
Peacock Bass: South Florida’s Best Kept Secret
Florida’s peacock bass fishery, created by stocking efforts in the 1980s, has quietly become a major success—producing hard-fighting, colorful gamefish that thrive in South Florida canals and offer anglers a unique, world-class experience close to home. Check out some great catches here!Apr 10th, 20260Featured image above all content (ID:1)
Kayak Fishing, National
Think you’ve got what it takes? 🛶🎣
Kayak fishing tournaments are one of the fastest-growing ways to compete on the water—and they’re all about skill, strategy, and a little bit of grit. From catch-photo-release formats to measuring fish by the inch, it’s a whole different game out there. If you’ve ever thought about entering your first event, this is a great place to start!Apr 28th, 20260Freshwater Fishing, National
Bass Fishing the Spring Herring Spawn
No one seems to know exactly where they came from, but blueback herring have changed the face of bass and striper fishing over the last decades in reservoirs that have them.Apr 27th, 20260National
Martin County Sinks 227-Foot Ship To Create New Artificial Reef
Martin County's newest artificial reef features a 227-foot ship sunk off the coast to honor Boo McCulley and support the local marine ecosystem.Apr 24th, 20260National
Suzuki Marine Helps Power Jacob Wheeler To First Redcrest Championship
Bass Fishing Superstar Adds Missing Piece to His Long List of Accomplishments, Using Skill and Strategy on Table Rock LakeApr 23rd, 20260Featured image above all content (ID:1)
Think you’ve got what it takes? 🛶🎣
Kayak fishing tournaments are one of the fastest-growing ways to compete on the water—and they’re all about skill, strategy, and a little bit of grit. From catch-photo-release formats to measuring fish by the inch, it’s a whole different game out there. If you’ve ever thought about entering your first event, this is a great place to start!Apr 28th, 2026
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Bass Fishing the Spring Herring Spawn
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Angler Hooks First Goliath Grouper on Florida’s Treasure Coast
The guide wore the worst poker face ever. His cautioning instruction was almost laughable. His wry grin totally gave away his hand. For a fleeting moment, and as line hopelessly disappeared into the tannin-stained water, the angler’s day passed through his memory the way a near-death experience flashes one’s life before his eyes. He almost—almost—wished he hadn’t tangled with that pre-dawn 100-pound tail-walking tarpon. He nearly regretted the two tackle-testing tugs of war against snook topping 30 pounds. He came close to wishing he hadn’t been compelled to cast a topwater plug into a raging school of daisy-chaining 40-pound jack crevalles.Dec 4th, 2012
Old School Rules When it Comes to Sharpening Your Knives
As several of the fish filleting, skinning and deboning videos on the website (www.barefootfishing.net) have been viewed several thousand times, I have also received numerous emails requesting information regarding the super sharp blades used, and what techniques I use to get them razor sharp. Normally I contribute to Coastal Angler Magazine and The Angler Magazine with fishing/rigging articles, but decided this topic could be just as helpful, perhaps even more so than any article on rigging.Dec 4th, 2012
Fishing the Chandeleur Islands in Style
It was about 2 am in the morning and the seas were rough. We were just rounding Ship Island, watching the Mississippi Gulf Coast sky line fade away.Dec 4th, 2012Kayak Fishing, National
Think you’ve got what it takes? 🛶🎣
Kayak fishing tournaments are one of the fastest-growing ways to compete on the water—and they’re all about skill, strategy, and a little bit of grit. From catch-photo-release formats to measuring fish by the inch, it’s a whole different game out there. If you’ve ever thought about entering your first event, this is a great place to start!Apr 28th, 2026Freshwater Fishing, National
Bass Fishing the Spring Herring Spawn
No one seems to know exactly where they came from, but blueback herring have changed the face of bass and striper fishing over the last decades in reservoirs that have them.Apr 27th, 2026
Kayak Fishing, National
Think you’ve got what it takes? 🛶🎣
Kayak fishing tournaments are one of the fastest-growing ways to compete on the water—and they’re all about skill, strategy, and a little bit of grit. From catch-photo-release formats to measuring fish by the inch, it’s a whole different game out there. If you’ve ever thought about entering your first event, this is a great place to start!Apr 28th, 2026Freshwater Fishing, National
Bass Fishing the Spring Herring Spawn
No one seems to know exactly where they came from, but blueback herring have changed the face of bass and striper fishing over the last decades in reservoirs that have them.Apr 27th, 2026Think you’ve got what it takes? 🛶🎣
Kayak fishing tournaments are one of the fastest-growing ways to compete on the water—and they’re all about skill, strategy, and a little bit of grit. From catch-photo-release formats to measuring fish by the inch, it’s a whole different game out there. If you’ve ever thought about entering your first event, this is a great place to start!Apr 28th, 2026Bass Fishing the Spring Herring Spawn
No one seems to know exactly where they came from, but blueback herring have changed the face of bass and striper fishing over the last decades in reservoirs that have them.Apr 27th, 2026Think you’ve got what it takes? 🛶🎣
Kayak fishing tournaments are one of the fastest-growing ways to compete on the water—and they’re all about skill, strategy, and a little bit of grit. From catch-photo-release formats to measuring fish by the inch, it’s a whole different game out there. If you’ve ever thought about entering your first event, this is a great place to start!Apr 28th, 2026
Bass Fishing the Spring Herring Spawn
No one seems to know exactly where they came from, but blueback herring have changed the face of bass and striper fishing over the last decades in reservoirs that have them.Apr 27th, 2026