Freshwater Fishing

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Big Winter Trout After Harvey & Irma

No doubt Harvey and Irma hit our southern coastline very hard. Communities mobilized immediately to come to the aid of friends, neighbors and strangers.

Spectacular Salmon Season is On!

Lake Ontario consistently produces some of the best Great Lakes salmon catches, and this year’s fishing has been nothing short of spectacular.

Fish & Fishing – Fishing Frenchman’s Creek

There is a pretty little waterway in St. Petersburg, Florida, called Frenchman’s Creek that boaters and fishermen have been frequenting for years.

Focus on Redfish in August

I don’t like catching dinks, so I’ll focus on upper-slot redfish and sight casting to the big shallow trout I see while I’m fishing for reds.

Fish & Fishing – The Florida Flagfish

An appropriate Florida fish for July, when we celebrate our independence on the 4, is the American flagfish, a small fish usually found only in Florida.

The Best and Most Effective Live Bait for Freshwater Fishing

You have probably heard about the best fishing reels, fishing rods, and best fishing line to use, but what about live bait when for freshwater fishing?

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Flounder Fishing Tips

Here are some tips on catching flounder that some might not have tried. The technique I am about to share has some benefits over the more mainstream methods. It is also so simple and easy to use. I rig my son’s rod this way.

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Apalachicola Bay Reopens to Oyster Harvest for First Time Since 2020

Apalachicola Bay will reopen to recreational and commercial oyster harvesting from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, marking the first harvest season since the bay closed in 2020. The reopening follows years of restoration work and more than $38 million invested to rebuild oyster reefs and support a sustainable fishery.