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‘Tis the Season…’
The holidays – be it Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, etc, are all about being grateful. So I wanted to reflect, as I think its something all of us don’t do enough. I am grateful for being able to live in a state with excellent marine resources. It is awesome that there are lots of sharks in Florida state waters and beyond that help make my research successful.
It’s All About Bait
South Florida is definitely one of the most popular angling destinations in the world. Not only do we offer world class fishing for some of the most widely coveted species like sailfish, tarpon, and bonefish. We also have some of the best beaches, resorts, and night life in the world.
Fall Bottom Fishing off the North Carolina Coast
We put the boat in the water before the sun came up. The big orange was coming across the water to our left as we went through the inlet headed to points unknown to me. Our captain, Tim Barefoot plugged in some numbers on his GPS and we began our journey.
Fishing for Sheepshead in South Carolina
There is something appealing about sheepshead. They are abundant, can be caught in lots of places without the need of a boat, offer a real angling challenge, put up an excellent fight, and make fine table fare, yet don’t get the credit they deserve.
Improving Cast Distance: Thumbing your Reel, a Lost Art
Getting the most distance out of your equipment will take a little finesse on your part. We’ve all gone through the challenging act of learning how to cast a level wind baitcast reel; some of us as early as seven years old and others a little more recently.
Winter and Early Springtime Bass Fishing
Seasons for catching bass come and go. Of the seasons, there is not one that I enjoy any more than early springtime. Tight lines and good luck!
Pancho the YouTube Sensation
Got to see this Sea Lion! Watch a 35 pound Dorado get stolen out of the chef’s hands during the filming of our new show Chef on the Water.
Focus on the Front
Here in the Southeastern part of the country we do not experience traditional winters. What we do see are a series of cold fronts. They usually begin around Thanksgiving and commence sometime around Spring Training.
Lorelei Cabana Bar wins 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament
Fifty-four bar and restaurant employees headed to Long Key, Florida Sunday August 17th for the kickoff of The Florida Boy’s 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament. The combined weight of three Dolphinfish would decide the winning bar.Enter To Win Skye Burkhardt’s Halloween Ultimate Paddleboard Fishing Package!
Winner announced 10/31/25Blue Ridge Mountain Lakes are Calling
Stripers from 20 to 40 pounds show up regularly on this reservoir outside Blairsville, Georgia. The elusive 50-plus-pounder is what everyone seeks, and very lucky anglers just might find it trolling bluebacks, big gizzard shad or trout.Goliath Grouper: Return of the Gentle Giants
While our reefs are home to a few “resident” goliath grouper that are spotted consistently throughout the year, one by one more and more of these fish begin arriving as summer starts to fade away into fall. Goliaths begin arriving as early as July, and are only here for a short period of time, often leaving as the last days of September tick away.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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