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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!

Goliath Grouper: Return of the Gentle Giants

While our reefs are home to a few “resident” goliath grouper that are spotted consistently throughout the year, one by one more and more of these fish begin arriving as summer starts to fade away into fall. Goliaths begin arriving as early as July, and are only here for a short period of time, often leaving as the last days of September tick away.

Spearfishing the Pacific with Good Time Charlie Charters

It started as just an idea for a family vacation, and it turned into a new passion for the sport of spearfishing and freediving.

Wahoos – Wonderful and Wily

Wahoos are one of the most coveted fish for bluewater hunters. That is because they are stealthy, good-tasting, and way smarter than you are. Here are some tips for hunting this wary species.

Surviving Freediver Blackout

Tips on ways freedivers can mitigate the risk in this sport:

Under the Sea – Preventing a Diver Nightmare

Unfortunately, “left-at-sea” stories are not uncommon. Boats can become incapacitated; divers can get caught in a current; the possibilities are endless.

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Attention North Carolina Anglers: Key Changes to Fishing Laws and Mandatory Harvest Reporting

North Carolina fishing regulations have important updates concerning mandatory reporting for several key species and the seasonal limits for flounder. Here is what recreational and commercial fishermen need to know:

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Murrells Inlet: South Carolina’s Best Fishing and Golfing

The inlet itself is an inshore angler’s dream. It’s an enclosed system, one of very few inlets on the east coast free from the influence of the Intracoastal Waterway or coastal rivers. There’s no dirty water flowing in from upstream, and this system of marshes and backwaters is a completely saltwater environment, with no freshwater pumping in to reduce salinity. The result is excellent fishing and exploration of backwater creeks for speckled trout, redfish and the doormat flounder that Murrells Inlet has gained a reputation for.

Species Spotlight: Jaguar Guapote

Jaguar Guapote, also known as the jaguar cichlid, is an established non-native species in Florida, particularly in coastal canal systems in the southeastern part of the state, including the Everglades and areas from West Palm Beach south. It is an aggressive, predatory fish that can negatively impact native fish populations and is also a popular sport fish with good culinary value.