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It’s that Redfish Time of Year

September marks the month that most people fishing for redfish truely love. There are numerous ways to fish for redfish. Huge ‘bull reds’ will soon be within reach of passes. Bay shoreline’s harboring smooth cordgrass, oyster reefs, or sea-grass flats will attract numerous juveniles; many tailing, crawling, or creating ‘muds’ as they root for grass shrimp that are maturing. But few hear of the mention of the ‘open water’ bay technique. Mainly because it’s the primary method that savvy tournament anglers utilize to win Gulf Coast redfish tournaments.

Lake Agua Milpa, Mexico for Beauty and an Abundance of Bass!

One of our favorites lakes in Mexico is Agua Milpa. This lake is located in the majestic Sierra Madre mountain range near the town of Tepic. Once inaccessible to outsiders, this rugged section of the Sierra Madre is now host to bass anglers from around the world!

Species of the Month: Common Snook

Common snook (Centropomus Undecimalis) are found in coastal waters ranging along the eastern and western coast of Florida, the Texas …

Fall Transition Time

When I think “Fall Fishing” the smile on my face stretches from ear to ear. This is the time of year that gives anglers the best opportunity to land the fish of a lifetime. As fish transition from their summer spawning mode and migrate to their winter haunts, kayak anglers are provided with arguably the hottest action of the year.

The Confidence Game

Confidence and concentration hold the keys to catching fish routinely on artificial lures. You must have total confidence in the bait you are using. If you begin to lose it, switch to a different offering. Peek in the tackle box of an experienced fishermen and you will discover he only carries a few different lures, but several of each one.

Fly of the Month: Pete’s Redhead

Hook: Gamakatsu B10S Size 1 Thread: 210 denier, Red Tail: Bucktail, natural Back: Small lateral scale, favorite colors Head: Deer …

Fall Stream Fishing

It was a late September day on the Davidson River, N.C. The sun was setting, and its rich orange color was glistening through the leaves of a sugar maple, which had already turned to its mighty fall splendor. As I grabbed this last shot for an episode of Fly Rod Chronicles, I was amazed by how smooth the shoot went. Yeah, we had a living legend guiding us in Kevin Howell, but our host Curtis Fleming had a field day that would rival a good day in June.

Limit Your Scent In The Deer Woods

Whitetail deer have been witnessed reacting to human body odor from as far away as a half-mile. That alone tells you the odds are stacked against you when trying to defeat a deer’s olfactory capabilities.

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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.  

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Blue 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.

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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.

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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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