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.

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.

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.

Tips, Advise & GuidesMore Fishing Tips

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.

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