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American Tackle Booth Interview at ICAST 7/12/23
See the latest from American Tackle Company at ICAST 2023!
Potential World Record Snakehead Caught in Maryland
Imagine how many native fish this 21-pound invasive northern snakehead has gobbled over its lifetime.
Red Snapper Plentiful Ahead of Two-Day Atlantic Season
Less than a week ahead of the two-day South Atlantic red snapper season, Capt. Judy Helmey is reporting good numbers of what she refers to as “genuine red snapper” off the Georgia coast.
Braid or Mono? Try Both.
Braid or monofilament? It’s an age-old question that continues to be debated and usually one I steer clear of. The decision to use either doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing approach, but more of a compromise.
Use All The Tools For An Easy Release
De-hookers and barbless or circle hooks minimize the time trauma for fish at boatside. I catch quite a few fish I want to release as healthy as possible due to size, creel limits and seasons, as well as fish that are heavy with roe. There are many ways to accomplish the release without ever touching the fish at all.
North Carolina Anglers Reel in Rare, Record-Breaking Pomfret
Jeremiah Elliott, his brother Zachary Elliott, Chandler Butler and Trevor Burns went out on his 30-foot regulator center console 50 miles due east of Morehead City, North Carolina in search of swordfish. But instead of catching a sword, the anglers landed a rare, world-record-breaking bigscale pomfret.
Fishing Big Worms for Summer Bass
One bait I’ve always had a ton of confidence in this time of year is a big worm. It’s a very versatile bait that just gets bites in the summer months.
How Many False Casts?
You know the visual image of fly casting. The line is flows back and forth with beautiful loops in a cadence that flows like a willow in a breeze. It is an image that draws people into the sport, and I really enjoy watching it applied correctly. Needless false casting, however, can create all kinds of issues.
Young Anglers Reel in Sailfish Dreams at Second Annual Keys Kids Tournament
On February 8th, fifty-seven young anglers set sail on 21 boats in the waters of Islamorada for the Second Annual Keys Kids Sailfish Tournament. This free, one-day event featured youth in two divisions: small-fry (ages 0-10) and junior (ages 11-16).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.Speargun Loading Tips
It’s not uncommon to struggle with speargun loading, you may think they made the bands too short. If you give it time & use the right method, it's easy.
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