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Redfish Capital of the World
Most of the readers out there have heard that Venice, La. is the redfish capitol of the world. Yes I know that there are redfish in every coastal spot in Louisiana. I have fished in most areas and caught reds in all of them. However, Venice, La. is at the mouth of the largest River in the country. This River brings tons of nutrients south and deposits them in and around the River Delta. These nutrients feed the organisms that feed the small fish. This starts the “food chain” that leads to the red fish and up to the “bull reds”.
Be Prepared for the Unexpected… Especially on Your Birthday
Tony and Brian have fished with me a handful of times over the last year and have always had extremely good luck. This trip would make no exception.
I Spy Poonage!
Dave Raymond and I had been hitting the sales bricks hard for the last few days and an early morning of pitching baits to monsters on the beach seemed like the ideal way convince us that putting out a fishing magazine really is a glamorous job.
Myth-Busting Florida’s Invasive Lionfish
First reported sightings of a lionfish in Florida waters date back to 1985. Reports slowly increased over the years and eventually resulted in an explosion of sightings around 2009. This is not solely a Florida event but one of international proportions. The affected areas now range from the northern coastline of South America, throughout the entire Caribbean, Central America, Gulf of Mexico and eastern seaboard of the U.S.
The Crossover
In its infancy, kayak fishing was all about lightweight stealthy paddle crafts that provided anglers with a fairly inexpensive alternative to a flats skiff or bass boat. Many participated in the sport of kayak fishing while they saved their pennies to purchase the motorized version of the boat that best suited their style of fishing.
Bow, Tip and Roll a Tarpon
Spring/Summer time is big tarpon time for saltwater fly rodders! No matter if you’re casting the fly to giant river tarpon in Belize or migrating tarpon in the Keys the best way to subdue these monsters is to “Bow, Tip and Roll.”
St Marks River Shallow Water Grouper Tactics
Shallow water grouper fishing out of St. Marks is great during June. My definition of shallow water is 15 to 30 feet in depth. Trolling this time of year is a great time to discover new fishing holes.
Indian River Lagoon Seagrass Loss
Following years of improving health and increases in seagrasses in the Indian River Lagoon, the 156-mile-long estuary is at a crossroads.
Sarah Jean Wins the 23rd Annual Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament Featuring a Record Overall Purse
Virginia Beach’s Sarah Jean team took top honors at the 23rd annual Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament, releasing 10 billfish to earn 830 points and a $500,599 payday. The victory came during a record-setting tournament that featured $943,500 in total prize money.Bucket List: Central Costa Rica and Pacific Sailfish
The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought-after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!Spearfishing Bluewater Hunting
Bluewater spearfishing is the ultimate test of skill, patience, and nerve. Hunting massive pelagic fish while freediving in the open ocean demands precision, specialized gear, and respect for one of the most exhilarating challenges beneath the surface.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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