Lake Okeechobee North End Fishing Report: August 2015

With water levels falling and water temps rising, you may need to make a few adjustments to your game plan … Jul 31st, 2015

The Medlock Jig

Bass fishing the waters of Lake Istokpoga and Lake Okeechobee would not be complete without the Medlock Jig. Jul 31st, 2015

The Greatest Fisherman of All Time

Ask a fisherman who was the greatest fisherman of all time and they will probably say Roland Martin, Bill Dance … Jul 31st, 2015

Species Spotlight: Redear Sunfish

The Redear Sunfish is one of three panfish species targeted by local fishermen. The common name for the panfish is Shellcracker. It generally resembles a bluegill with the exception of coloration and size. Jul 31st, 2015

Welcome to the August Issue

Welcome to the August issue of Coastal Angler Magazine’s Okeechobee edition. August is one of those months that just tugs … Jul 30th, 2015

Guy Harvey Outpost – Okeechobee

At a standing room only Okeechobee County Commission meeting held on July 9th, the County Commission unanimously approved a proposal … Jul 30th, 2015

What is Biobutanol?

Biobutanol is a four-carbon alcohol produced by the fermentation of biomass. It has a long hydrocarbon chain which renders it … Jul 1st, 2015

Summer is Mosquito Season

As we enter the summer months here in south-central Florida, there are a few basic outdoor trends we can guarantee, … Jul 1st, 2015

Lake Profile: Kissimmee River

Many river fishermen enjoy fishing rivers and for those of us in the counties of Polk, Highlands and Okeechobee, the … Jul 1st, 2015

Industry News: July 2015

FROM: SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT MAY 26, 2015 – By: Randy Smith From Savings to Supply: New SFWMD Storage Area … Jul 1st, 2015

Turkeys in Review

Turkey season has closed for this year and it was truly a great season for the lodge we run in … Jul 1st, 2015

Lure of the Month: Heddon Baby Torpedo

As most Floridians have experienced, some years we by-pass Spring and jump right from Winter into Summer, and this year seems to be one of those years...Jul 1st, 2015

Who are you calling Snapper Lips?

There is no better fish to kiss than American Red Snapper. Perhaps we desire them so much because we get … Jul 1st, 2015

DOUBLE-TAKE: ANGLER LANDS SAME TROPHY BASS TWICE PRACTICING CATCH-AND-RELEASE

JUNE 17, 2015 – From FWC, Bob Wattendorf Robert Burnett, 55, from Inglis, is one of the most productive participants … Jul 1st, 2015

KAYAK ANGLER CATCHES GIANT GOLIATH GROUPER

MAY 26, 2015 – By David Strege Jon Black landed what is likely the biggest goliath grouper ever caught from … Jul 1st, 2015

Welcome to the July Issue

Welcome to the July issue of Coastal Angler Magazine’s Okeechobee edition. With summer in full swing we find ourselves planning … Jul 1st, 2015

Bass in the Grass Part V: The Free Floating Zone

The last of the four zones of aquatic plants in our series is the free-floating zone. These are the aquatic … Jul 1st, 2015

Care and Treatment of Big Bass

Earlier this month, on a bass fishing guide trip to Lake Istokpoga, we managed to catch two good-sized largemouth bass. … Jul 1st, 2015

Kayak Fishing Report: July 2015

Atlantic Coast Inshore The fishing has really picked up and looks for it to stay that way for a while. … Jun 27th, 2015

Fort Myers Fishing Report: July 2015

Ahhh the warm breezes of July. Ok it was worth a shot, it’s hotter than heck out there and the … Jun 27th, 2015