Freshwater Fishing

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A Pro’s Guide To Okeechobee Bream

Lake Okeechobee is known as one of the best bass lakes in the world, but did you know that it is also a fantastic bream fishery?

Summer Tailers in the Grass

Shallow-water fishing for reds is kicking off this month. It will last through mid-October on the Atlantic Coast, and to mid-February along the Gulf Coast.

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 FWC.

The Classic Hopper Dropper Rig

The hopper-dropper is one of my favorite searching rigs for summertime fishing and is especially good during the late morning and into the afternoon.

Snakehead Spawning Patterns

Since discovered the existence of the species in Florida twenty years ago, it’s safe to say anglers across the state are itching to target snakeheads.

Catching Redfish with Ducks – Fowl Play?

I first got the idea to catch a redfish with fowl play back in 2007, when I pulled a baby nutria rat out of a redfish's stomach...

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Finding Fish In The Indian River Lagoon

Most anglers can catch a fish but few know how to find them. Here are a few tips for finding fish in the Indian River Lagoon.

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Mouse It’s What’s For Dinner

For those looking to take fly fishing for trout to a whole new level, consider mousing. Mousing refers to fishing for trout with large topwater patterns meant to mimic small rodents. It is a tactic best utilized at night, when nocturnal rodents forage.