Freshwater Fishing

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Winter’s Best Bets For Anglers With Cabin Fever

How to be successful while winter fishing this year, from location to techniques.

Fishing Under Treasure Coast Bridges

One of the best places to consistently find fish in the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie River is underneath the bridges.

Follow the Bait for Fall Bass

The days are shorter. The nights are cooler. Cold fronts are sweeping in, and bass are in the transition that brings some of the best fishing of the year.

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.
Clinch River

Losing Count On The Clinch River

During a recent trip on the Clinch River, northwest of Knoxville, Tenn. The Clinch is one of the Southeast’s premier trout fisheries. It is a 13-mile tailwater fed by cold, oxygenated waters of Norris Dam. Tennessee stocks the river with rainbow and brown trout. Bank anglers line up near stocking points to pitch baits for a seven-fish limit.

Florida’s Freshwater Oddballs

The freshwater system in South Florida is home to more than 20 permanent populations of non-native fish, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). These warm-water lakes, ponds, and canals are welcoming to species from all over the world, and whether populations were the result of being released, escape, or intentional introduction, they are here to stay.

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Art of the Tease

Catching fish is the ultimate reason we hit the water, but teasing fish into a frenzy is a huge rush and tons of fun for both the teaser and the angler.

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Killbox wins Islamorada Sailfish Tournament

The tournament brought steady excitement on the water as well with strong performances across both divisions.