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Everglades National Park and the 10,000 Islands
I was fortunate to get the chance to grow up during a time when machines and devices didn’t control so much of our lives. Back then, it was wilderness where we went to spend time. Depending on where you go, wilderness is a relative term. However, having spent most of my years in Florida, backcountry flats surrounded by mangroves are the wilderness I know best.
Monster Tarpon in the Florida Everglades
When my father approached me this past November with the idea of tarpon fishing in Florida, I was all ears. You see, a lifetime of angling (and a handful of forty and fifty pound stripers) has spawned within me an obsession to tangle with ever larger fish, and the tarpon holds a lofty position on the bucket list.
Charles and The Golden Dorado
This month’s favored fish is quite the acrobat, and, when hooked, spends almost as much time out of the water as in the water with incredible jumps as high as six feet in the air. It's a very odd looking fish with a blunt head and long body the colors of turquoise, bright green, yellow and blue, thus making it one of the most beautiful fish in the sea.
Spring Fling
Wow! Spring is finally upon us. Flowers are blooming, Spring Training bats are cracking and anglers are taking their kayaks out of storage and heading to the favorite honey holes. Life is good. To help get you prepared for the kayak fishing spring frenzy, I have recruited several of my Hobie teammates to provide a brief overview of their springtime tactics that have made them some of the most successful kayak anglers in the country. This grouping of helpful hints is brief, so if you have a topic that you would like to see expanded on please do not hesitate to let us know.
You Can’t Catch a Fish Without Bait in the Water
I am a strong believer in the title of this article, and with that being said, I will be talking about high speed trolling. I have had many trips start and/or end with a bang! If you run offshore to bottom fish and/or troll, it is not a bad idea to fish while you are running. The tackle is a little different for this high speed trolling, as well as the lures, but is one of the most productive ways you can hunt for wahoo.
That Lucky Old Sun
March heralds a transitional period on our inshore and offshore waters as the sun reaches the Equator and begins to enter the northern hemisphere. Longer days and stronger sunlight gradually warm these waters, causing many species of fish to migrate and become more aggressive in their feeding.
A Trip to Scatter Ashes turns into a Grand Slam
Boynton Beach charter Captain Geno Pratt and his wife, Karen, began their Jan. 20 afternoon trip on a somber note. …
A Key West Carnival Ride
Schools of spawning permit join the procreational pursuit at a most spectacular of gatherings. In multitudes of silver and gold they mass.
No Le Hace Takes Top Prize at 6th Annual Chub Cay Invitational
Teenager Jack Morino led team Sempre Duro to victory at the 2026 Chub Cay Open, securing both the tournament title and the Junior Angler trophy after a clutch blue marlin release. The 21-boat fleet saw intense competition in the Bahamas, with Gina Lisa and Marlin Brando rounding out the top three. Tournament Director Robert "Fly" Navarro noted excellent conditions for the event, which now leads into the series finale, the Chub Cay Invitational, on April 9–11.Cotton Tree Lodge, Belize
Time to accept a new concept, bucket list trips that are completely kid friendly and have all the bucket needs associated with the once in a life time experience. Now, add the twist of letting the kids dream up the place, with one limitation, of course, fish!Surviving Cold Water Shock
Cold water shock is the real killer in winter boating accidents, not hypothermia. The initial gasp reflex can overwhelm you in seconds, leading to rapid drowning if you’re unprepared. Learn how to control your breathing, use the HELP position, and apply survival techniques like the carpet formation to conserve heat, save energy, and dramatically increase your chances of survival in cold water emergencies.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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