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My First Rod & Reel
At 60 years old I still remember my first rod and reel—shiny and silver, with a big red bow on the package.
Dress Properly For Winter Kayaking
While fishing on the kayak, most people find themselves in some cold early mornings or some serious mid-day heat, however some hardcore anglers fish all year long and find themselves in some of the harsher winter conditions and need to take extra precautions.
The Turn- Fishing Seasons
Every season in fishing has a certain magic temperature or weather associated with it. The fall kicks off with that first cool front. Winter sets in around mid December with water temperatures falling into the 50s or much lower depending upon your region of the country, cold rains, snow, ice, north winds, and grey skies. Within each of these seasons there seems to be a certain day or week in which we feel the turn has happened and a new season is upon us.
Tips for Smoker Kingfish
Large kingfish, thirty pounders and up, are called smokers. They earned this name from the screaming sound of the reel while the line is taking off at top speeds and literally smoking the drag.
The Making of an Outdoorswoman
When I asked how I got started hunting, I will tell you a story about a farm raised tom girl who always tried to beat the boys at everything. This goes back as far back as kindergarten.
Copahee: An Overwinter Retreat
Copahee Sound is a labyrinth of marsh grass and oyster beds, puzzled together by hundreds of ethereal creek-channels that only reveal themselves at the lowest of tides. With an area of almost four square miles, Copahee provides one of the best habitats for overwintering redfish in the Lowcountry.
The Five Must Fish Flies of Winter
In winter, tactics, gear and flies all change for the fly fisherman.
Florida’s Fabulous Waterfowling
On-your-own waterfowling is easy and convenient to do in the Sunshine State.
Killbox wins Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
The tournament brought steady excitement on the water as well with strong performances across both divisions.Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel
The seven small islands that make up the Dry Tortugas lie 70 miles due west of Key West, a fisherman’s and naturalist’s paradise. These are hidden jewels.Under the Sea – Mentoring Young Guns
If all goes well, it will be a fun day, and they will always remember their first fish with pride. Photograph it; celebrate it; enjoy it. Check out some great tips here!Sarasota Police Officer Leaps into Action to Stop Unmanned Boat in Dramatic Rescue
The unmanned boat was cruising in circles up to 40 mph off the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.
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