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

Garrard’s Team Tournament

Garrard’s Team Tournament | July 9, 2016 Venue: Lake Okeechobee Over 30 boats participated in the 4th tournament of the … Jul 23rd, 2016

Xtreme Bass Series

  Xtreme Bass Series | July 3, 2016 Venue: Lake Istokpoga The morning started off with 40 anglers heading to … Jul 23rd, 2016
Big O Bass

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: JULY 22-24

Summer weather means summertime fishing patterns. Get out early before the heat and storms build. Jul 21st, 2016

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: JULY 8-10

Like humans, fish seek out shelter from the intense rays of the sun so for this weekend get out before the sun rises to beat the heat and have the best chance of catching some bass. In the morning concentrate around vegetation that is holding small baitfish and provides easy access to deeper water or heavy cover.Jul 7th, 2016

Garrard’s Team Tournament Series E-3

Garrard’s Team Tournament Series E-3 | June 11, 2016 Venue: Lake Okeechobee The third event of the season produces a … Jul 3rd, 2016

Xtreme Bass Series

Xtreme Bass Series | June 5, 2016 Venue: Lake Istokpoga Due to our annual hurricane season, someone pulled the plug … Jul 3rd, 2016

Roland Martin Marine Series Q-2

Roland Martin Marine Series Q-2 | June 4, 2016 Venue: Lake Okeechobee It was a great day to be on … Jul 3rd, 2016

Workhorse Team Tournament Trail

Workhorse Team Tournament Trail | May 22, 2016 Venue: Lake Istokpoga The lake has been getting pretty warm and the … Jul 3rd, 2016

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: JULY 1-3

FISHING REPORT OVERVIEW First the important stuff, Florida’s new regulation on the harvesting of largemouth bass takes effect on Friday … Jun 30th, 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS: JULY 2016

Ron Champion Wins Hobie Bass Open Kentucky Dam Village, Kentucky Lake | June 5, 2016 By: Hobie Fishing Ron Champion … Jun 30th, 2016

Boat Maintenance Tip of the Month: Safety Inspection

Throughout the nation July is generally regarded as the deadliest month of the year for boating accidents. As a Floridian … Jun 30th, 2016

Lake Profile: Lake Placid

Located in Highlands County, Lake Placid is one of our areas gems. Hidden off of US Highway 27 just south … Jun 30th, 2016

KAYAK FISHING 101: What is a Kayak?

Why would you want to fish from a kayak? That’s the first question I get from people who see me … Jun 30th, 2016

Lake Okeechobee North End Report: July 2016

Here we are again, its summer time, and with that we have very hungry bass on the north end of … Jun 30th, 2016