The History of Flippin’

Over 40 years ago, in the early 70’s, the Bulldog BassMasters, a local club that I was a member of, fished a wide variety of lakes in northeast Ohio. One of them, Mosquito Reservoir was noted for its huge walleye population.Aug 26th, 2015

LURE OF THE MONTH: Pro-Z Bait Frog

As the summer heat continues to bake Lake Okeechobee and area lakes, September is prime time to present frogs to hungry bass and the Pro-Z Bait Frog series is made with this in mind. Aug 26th, 2015

Welcome to the September Issue

Welcome to the September issue of Coastal Angler Magazine’s Okeechobee edition of Coastal Angler Magazine. As we all know, the … Aug 26th, 2015

SPECIES SPOTLIGHT: Snook

One of the most popular inshore game fish in south Florida is the snook which are known for their fighting ability as well as their table fare. The word snook comes from the Dutch word “snoek” meaning pike.Aug 26th, 2015

Lake Okeechobee Algae

In recent months CAM Okeechobee has presented a series of articles discussing the various aquatic plant zones within Lake Okeechobee. The series would not be complete without a discussion on algae.Aug 26th, 2015

Fort Myers Fishing Report: Sept. 2015

Hey boys & girls out there in the land of fish; the weather has not been great for going fishing but the fishing has gotten a lot better over the last couple of weeks when we can get out there. Aug 26th, 2015

Palm Beach Kayak Report: Sept. 2015

Early angler gets the fish. Fishing early or late in the day is still the key through September. The flats and inlets are holding large amounts of glass minnows. Using lures to imitate these baits will be your best bet. Fishing the inlets, docks and bridges will continue to be a great option.Aug 26th, 2015

Peace River – Port Charlotte Fishing Report: Sept. 2015

Rain has been in the forecast here in Florida the last few weeks. The Peace River is very high and all of its tributaries such as Horse Creek are dumping plenty of freshwater. The past few weeks the waters in Charlotte Harbor have become darkened due to this.Aug 26th, 2015

Garrard’s Bait & Tackle Team Trail

Event # 5 | August 8 Venue: Lake Okeechobee Great day of summertime fishing on the north end of Lake … Aug 14th, 2015

Highlands Bass Anglers Tournament Trail

Lake Arbuckle Open | July 24, 2015 Venue: Lake Arbuckle The July Highlands Bass Angler’s Tournament Trail Open at Lake … Aug 11th, 2015

Garrard’s Bait & Tackle Team Tournament Series

Event # 4 | July 11, 2015 Venue: Lake Okeechobee It was a great day for fishing on Lake Okeechobee … Aug 10th, 2015

Slim’s Bassin Classic

Slim’s Bassin Classic | July 14, 2015 Venue: Lake Okeechobee Despite low water conditions, those that fished the outside edges … Aug 10th, 2015

Industry News: August 2015

BOATDAY LAUNCHES NEW SHARING APP IN MIAMI BoatDay, a Miami-based boating app that makes the boating experience accessible to everyone, … Jul 31st, 2015

The Making of EZGIG

A few years ago, after the passing of a gig building “old timer”, a good frog gig was hard to … Jul 31st, 2015

Florida Alligator Harvest

The harvesting of alligators in Florida is an important component of alligator management in Florida and is regulated by the … Jul 31st, 2015

SCOTT MARTIN CAPTURES FLW 2015 ANGLER OF THE YEAR

For the first time in his storied career, pro Scott Martin of Clewiston, Florida, wrapped up the 2015 Walmart FLW … Jul 31st, 2015

Lure of the Month: SPRO BBZ-1 RAT

Every bass angler searches for an edge, especially on lakes like Okeechobee where fishing pressure can be extensive. Whether a … Jul 31st, 2015

Palm Beach Kayak Fishing Report: August 2015

Fishing will be good if you can get out before the midday heat. The flats are still holding good amounts of bait including mullet and glass minnows.Jul 31st, 2015

Fort Myers Fishing Report: August 2015

August storms and hot weather go hand in hand. The thing is this year the Redfish are just plain wacky. … Jul 31st, 2015

Lake Okeechobee South End Fishing Report: August 2015

August is here on Lake Okeechobee and that means more hot weather and lower water conditions here on the lake. … Jul 31st, 2015