Almost every angler understands the best fishing times are when the fish are feeding. This tends to be during dawn and dusk, but what often goes unnoticed are the two periods elsewhere in the day, which are moonrise and moonset. These are important, because these moon phases also have an effect on a variety of factors when they trigger a feeding pattern during these periods.Editorial Staff
The 29th Annual Keys Kids Fishing Derby brought 142 young anglers to Islamorada for a day of fishing, fun, and prizes. Ten-year-old Brent Klefeker took home Grand Champion honors with a 37.8-pound amberjack, while a community of local supporters helped introduce the next generation to fishing.Editorial Staff