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Fishing Tips, National

Modify Hard Baits for Big Fish

Most hard baits have two or three treble hooks. The problem with this setup is large fish and lengthy fights can cause those tiny hooks to open up or tear from a fish’s lip. We all know this loss hurts. The bigger the fish, the worse it hurts and the more likely it is to happen. I came up with a solution for this scenario several years ago while targeting giant tarpon. I adapted my hard baits to use a single large hook. It resulted in the successful landing of more big fish than with the original hardware.Aug 5th, 20250
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Hooked Bird? Don’t Cut the Line!

Even if you take precautionary steps to avoid it, sometimes you might hook a bird by accident. That’s when it’s important to remember—don’t cut the line and let the bird fly away with it attached. This can lead to entanglement, resulting in the death of that bird and possibly others as well. Instead, follow these simple steps to unhook the birdAug 4th, 20250
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Trent Allen Makes Bassmaster History with Record-Breaking Catch at Clark Hill Lake

Trent Allen has made waves in the Bassmaster High School National Championship with a massive 8.80-pound bass—the largest ever recorded at Clarks Hill Lake in Bassmaster history!Aug 2nd, 20250
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Read The August Issue!

Read the latest issue in your area!Aug 1st, 20250
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2025 ICAST Coverage

Check out all of our 2025 ICAST coverage here!Aug 1st, 20250
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Getting Ready for the 2025 Lobster Mini Season in the Florida Keys

The 2025 lobster sport season, known locally as mini season for its short time duration, takes place July 30 through July 31. Jul 30th, 20250
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Getting the Blues

I hope you don’t have the blues. But if you are a trout angler, I do hope you have some blue flies in your boxes. You will be hard pressed to see any blue trout flies in the bins of your local fly shop or in many fly pattern books. This is understandable since so many trout anglers are strict “match the hatch” believers and trout do not feed on any blue prey items. Despite this, blue flies are very effective. Here are a few you should consider.Jul 28th, 20250
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The Florida Trophy Bass Project

Biologists are turning small ponds into prime fishing spots All part of efforts to make Florida the undisputed Trophy Bass Capital of the World! Utilizing both proven & innovative management to grow even more large bass in certain areas.Jul 24th, 20250
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Coastal Angler And The Angler Mag’s Barramundi Tourney

The show must go on! Even the on and off tropical downpours couldn't stop Coastal Angler & The Angler Magazine's Barramundi Fishing Tournament!Jul 22nd, 20250

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Fishing Tips, National

Modify Hard Baits for Big Fish

Most hard baits have two or three treble hooks. The problem with this setup is large fish and lengthy fights can cause those tiny hooks to open up or tear from a fish’s lip. We all know this loss hurts. The bigger the fish, the worse it hurts and the more likely it is to happen. I came up with a solution for this scenario several years ago while targeting giant tarpon. I adapted my hard baits to use a single large hook. It resulted in the successful landing of more big fish than with the original hardware.Aug 5th, 20250
Conservation

Hooked Bird? Don’t Cut the Line!

Even if you take precautionary steps to avoid it, sometimes you might hook a bird by accident. That’s when it’s important to remember—don’t cut the line and let the bird fly away with it attached. This can lead to entanglement, resulting in the death of that bird and possibly others as well. Instead, follow these simple steps to unhook the birdAug 4th, 20250
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Trent Allen Makes Bassmaster History with Record-Breaking Catch at Clark Hill Lake

Trent Allen has made waves in the Bassmaster High School National Championship with a massive 8.80-pound bass—the largest ever recorded at Clarks Hill Lake in Bassmaster history!Aug 2nd, 20250
National

Read The August Issue!

Read the latest issue in your area!Aug 1st, 20250
National

2025 ICAST Coverage

Check out all of our 2025 ICAST coverage here!Aug 1st, 20250

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Modify Hard Baits for Big Fish

Most hard baits have two or three treble hooks. The problem with this setup is large fish and lengthy fights can cause those tiny hooks to open up or tear from a fish’s lip. We all know this loss hurts. The bigger the fish, the worse it hurts and the more likely it is to happen. I came up with a solution for this scenario several years ago while targeting giant tarpon. I adapted my hard baits to use a single large hook. It resulted in the successful landing of more big fish than with the original hardware.Aug 5th, 2025

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Potential Virginia Record Breaking Black Crappie Caught in Occoquan Reservoir

Tim White, of Woodbridge, Virginia potentially caught the biggest Black Crappie registered in the State of Virginia in 12 years!May 20th, 2025

The Dometic DG3 Gyro Sets New Standard in Marine Stabilization

  Exploring the Dometic DG3 Gyro: A Comprehensive Overview The Dometic DG3 Gyro is a cutting-edge device that has gained … May 20th, 2025

Central Costa Rica’s Pacific Sailfish

The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!  They are migratory, with the main concentration of fish arriving in our area of the Central Pacific as the dry season sets in the end of December. They move away as the wet season kicks in during early May. Even though this is the main migration, there are always sailfish present in these waters year round.May 19th, 2025
Fishing Tips, National

Modify Hard Baits for Big Fish

Most hard baits have two or three treble hooks. The problem with this setup is large fish and lengthy fights can cause those tiny hooks to open up or tear from a fish’s lip. We all know this loss hurts. The bigger the fish, the worse it hurts and the more likely it is to happen. I came up with a solution for this scenario several years ago while targeting giant tarpon. I adapted my hard baits to use a single large hook. It resulted in the successful landing of more big fish than with the original hardware.Aug 5th, 2025
Conservation

Hooked Bird? Don’t Cut the Line!

Even if you take precautionary steps to avoid it, sometimes you might hook a bird by accident. That’s when it’s important to remember—don’t cut the line and let the bird fly away with it attached. This can lead to entanglement, resulting in the death of that bird and possibly others as well. Instead, follow these simple steps to unhook the birdAug 4th, 2025
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Trent Allen Makes Bassmaster History with Record-Breaking Catch at Clark Hill Lake

Trent Allen has made waves in the Bassmaster High School National Championship with a massive 8.80-pound bass—the largest ever recorded at Clarks Hill Lake in Bassmaster history!Aug 2nd, 2025
Fishing Tips, National

Modify Hard Baits for Big Fish

Most hard baits have two or three treble hooks. The problem with this setup is large fish and lengthy fights can cause those tiny hooks to open up or tear from a fish’s lip. We all know this loss hurts. The bigger the fish, the worse it hurts and the more likely it is to happen. I came up with a solution for this scenario several years ago while targeting giant tarpon. I adapted my hard baits to use a single large hook. It resulted in the successful landing of more big fish than with the original hardware.Aug 5th, 2025
Conservation

Hooked Bird? Don’t Cut the Line!

Even if you take precautionary steps to avoid it, sometimes you might hook a bird by accident. That’s when it’s important to remember—don’t cut the line and let the bird fly away with it attached. This can lead to entanglement, resulting in the death of that bird and possibly others as well. Instead, follow these simple steps to unhook the birdAug 4th, 2025
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Trent Allen Makes Bassmaster History with Record-Breaking Catch at Clark Hill Lake

Trent Allen has made waves in the Bassmaster High School National Championship with a massive 8.80-pound bass—the largest ever recorded at Clarks Hill Lake in Bassmaster history!Aug 2nd, 2025

Modify Hard Baits for Big Fish

Most hard baits have two or three treble hooks. The problem with this setup is large fish and lengthy fights can cause those tiny hooks to open up or tear from a fish’s lip. We all know this loss hurts. The bigger the fish, the worse it hurts and the more likely it is to happen. I came up with a solution for this scenario several years ago while targeting giant tarpon. I adapted my hard baits to use a single large hook. It resulted in the successful landing of more big fish than with the original hardware.Aug 5th, 2025

Hooked Bird? Don’t Cut the Line!

Even if you take precautionary steps to avoid it, sometimes you might hook a bird by accident. That’s when it’s important to remember—don’t cut the line and let the bird fly away with it attached. This can lead to entanglement, resulting in the death of that bird and possibly others as well. Instead, follow these simple steps to unhook the birdAug 4th, 2025

Modify Hard Baits for Big Fish

Most hard baits have two or three treble hooks. The problem with this setup is large fish and lengthy fights can cause those tiny hooks to open up or tear from a fish’s lip. We all know this loss hurts. The bigger the fish, the worse it hurts and the more likely it is to happen. I came up with a solution for this scenario several years ago while targeting giant tarpon. I adapted my hard baits to use a single large hook. It resulted in the successful landing of more big fish than with the original hardware.Aug 5th, 2025

Hooked Bird? Don’t Cut the Line!

Even if you take precautionary steps to avoid it, sometimes you might hook a bird by accident. That’s when it’s important to remember—don’t cut the line and let the bird fly away with it attached. This can lead to entanglement, resulting in the death of that bird and possibly others as well. Instead, follow these simple steps to unhook the birdAug 4th, 2025