The Heddon Zara Spook

By Don Norton Ask most older bass fishermen to name a lure that they have used consistently over the last … Dec 31st, 2025

The Easy Way To catch a bass……

By Don Norton We’ve all heard the age-old question: if you could only have one fishing lure to catch bass … Dec 31st, 2025

Okeechobee Report & Forecast

By Capt. Robin Clegg With the cooler weather of January comes the best crappie bite of the year on Lake … Dec 31st, 2025

Boca Granda Pass, Charlotte Harbor, and the Flats Report & Forecast

By Capt. Dave Stephens Iwant to start by wishing everyone a Happy New Year. Well, folks, the most frequently asked … Dec 31st, 2025

Okeechobee Report & Forecast

By Capt. Angie Douthit Fishing on the big O has been steady and consistent for the bass bite with lures … Dec 31st, 2025

So, You Wanna Fish Bass Tournaments……….

By Don Norton Fishing can be both fun and challenging. Bass fishing, in and of itself, can easily become a … Dec 1st, 2025

Balance, Buoyancy, and Black Tip Wisdom

As life becomes busier, the importance of protecting our peace becomes even more vital. That truth found me not in … Dec 1st, 2025

Custom Made Noffo Knives

By Don Norton I’m a knife collector. Along with some old stamps, a few old coins, and an extensive assortment … Dec 1st, 2025

Okeechobee — Report & Forecast

Capt. Robin Clegg With the cold of December also comes the season of crappie and bass spawning in Florida. This … Dec 1st, 2025

Okeechobee — Report & Forecast

Capt. Angie Douthit Lake Okeechobee’s water level has been hovering around the 14 ft. mark, which makes for a somewhat … Dec 1st, 2025

Boca Granda Pass, Charlotte Harbor, and the Flats — Report & Forecast

By Capt. Dave Stephens Well, here we are in December. This month can be somewhat challenging. A lot depends on … Dec 1st, 2025

Catch Your Own Shiners

By Don Norton In 1990, I moved to Florida from Ohio, and I couldn’t wait to fish Lake Okeechobee and … Oct 24th, 2025

The Future of Tournament Bass Fishing

By Don Norton Bass fishing tournaments have been around for the last 60 years in one form or another, evolving … Oct 24th, 2025

Bass Pro still plans to take over Okee-Tantie

By Katrina Elsken OKEECHOBEE – The Bass Pro/Big Cedar Lodge plan to take over the Okee-Tantie Recreation Area is getting … Oct 24th, 2025

Report & Forecast – Okeechobee

By Capt. Angie Douthit Lake Okeechobee’s water level has been slowly rising and is currently just over the 14-foot mark. … Oct 24th, 2025

Report & Forecast – Boca Granda Pass, Charlotte Harbor, and the Flats 

By Capt. Dave Stephens Fishing in November in Charlotte Harbor can be a crazy month! I like to refer to … Oct 24th, 2025

Ridge Rangers – Lake Wales Ridge Fire Festival.

The first-ever Lake Wales Ridge Fire Festival is set to take place on November 8, 2025, at Highlands Hammock State … Oct 24th, 2025

ASK SARA

What effect does the barometer have on fish, and how does this impact their catchability? By Sara Menendez Barotrauma. What … Oct 24th, 2025

Bugs

By Peggy Choquette There’s nothing quite like it. That feeling when your boat quietly slips into the still water and … Oct 24th, 2025

Okeechobee Report & Forecast

By Capt. Angie Douthit Lake Okeechobee’s water level is rising, and soon the lake will be buzzing and busy with … Oct 24th, 2025