Freshwater Fishing

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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?

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.

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...

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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