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Paul Converse, 8.87 lbs, Lake Placid

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: August 5-7

OVERVIEW The weatherman is bringing us a steady southerly flow this weekend which will provide us with plenty of moisture … Aug 4th, 2016

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: JULY 29-31

OVERVIEW Water temperatures and oxygen content remain the driving forces during this period of excessive heat. For shallow water lakes … Jul 28th, 2016

Fishing Rods and Reels

The dog days of summer are upon us. As I write this column, the weather channel is forecasting a high … Jul 26th, 2016

FLORIDA’S NEW BASS REGULATIONS

Don't miss the latest state-wide bass regulations -- now in effect!Jul 26th, 2016

LAKE OKEECHOBEE NORTH END REPORT: August 2016

Despite all the bad reports about Lake Okeechobee in the news as of late, there have been some great fishing … Jul 26th, 2016

ICAST Cup 2016

The ICAST annual trade show (International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades) in Orlando Florida kicked off its 4-day expo on … Jul 26th, 2016

So you want to be a fishing guide.

You probably think being able to fish every day and get paid to do so is a great job, well … Jul 26th, 2016

LURE OF THE MONTH: Culprit 10-inch Ribbon Worm

Summer around Lake Okeechobee means hot temperatures both in the air and in the water. As the water temperature increases … Jul 26th, 2016

SPECIES SPOTLIGHT: Spotted Sunfish

In these parts of central-south Florida, the Spotted Sunfish goes by the name ‘Stumpknockers’ and sometimes lumped into the category … Jul 26th, 2016

Keeping Bass Alive

Summer is here and no matter how hard we try, our livewells are becoming harder to maintain. Other than adding … Jul 26th, 2016

Boat Maintenance Tip: Throw-able Life Raft

Florida is the boating capital of the United States and leads the nation with over 915,713 registered vessels (2015). During … Jul 26th, 2016

Fort Myers Fishing Report: August 2016

ICAST is the national trade show for the fishing industry and a new line of lures is out and in … Jul 26th, 2016

PALM BEACH KAYAK REPORT: AUGUST 2016

Inshore Summer heat is here! The beaches and inlets are still your best bets for snook fishing. Buck tail jigs … Jul 26th, 2016

PEACE RIVER – PORT CHARLOTTE FISHING REPORT: August 2016

Water temperatures have had the Harbor boiling these last few weeks. Luckily the afternoon rains have helped to lower the … Jul 26th, 2016

Welcome to the August Edition

Welcome to the Okeechobee edition of Coastal Angler Magazine. As typical for this area, we have a tendency of skipping … Jul 25th, 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS: August 2016

2017 Walmart FLW Tour Schedule What is becoming a tradition at ICAST in Orlando is the announcement of the up-coming … Jul 23rd, 2016

KAYAK FISHING 101: Can kayaking change your life?

Picture this; a 14 foot kayak, 7 ½ foot rod, and a 100 lb Tarpon. To some that combination is … Jul 23rd, 2016

Lake Profile: Lake Damon

Lake Damon is one of the many smaller lakes in the northern end of Highlands County. It is situated just … Jul 23rd, 2016

Don’t be a Victim of Bad Installation

A proper installation of a boat’s electronics is not just important—it is essential! A poor installation doesn’t just mean that … Jul 23rd, 2016

Highlands Bass Anglers Tournament Trail, Wounded Warriors Benefit

Highlands Bass Anglers Tournament Trail, Wounded Warriors Benefit | 07/17/16 Venue: LAKE OKEECHOBEE On July 16th the Highlands Bass Anglers … Jul 23rd, 2016