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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.
On The Rocks
On the rocks is a great place to find summertime fish of all species. The cooler deep currents washing around and through miles of barnacle-encrusted granite provides an abundance of cover for bait and gamefish alike. The close proximity to open water draws both inshore and nearshore predators offering a vast array of opportunity for the jetty angler.
Record Blueline Tilefish Caught Off N.C.
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record blueline tilefish. Thomas Adkins of Sutherland, Virginia, caught the 17-pound, 1.9-ounce fish near Tower B, offshore of Nags Head on June 11.
Sailor Rescued After Being Lost At Sea For 34 Days
Aaron Carotta sailed out from Panama and planned to complete a multi-year trip, however, his rowboat battery ran empty and the vessel capsized in the Pacific.
The Reel Deal wins the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum’s 2025 Celebrity Fishing Tournament
The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum proudly returned to Islamorada, Florida June 19th through the 21st for a Fan Fest and Celebrity Fishing Tournament.The Heavyweight Experience of Alaska Saltwater Fishing
Alaska saltwater fishing is not for the weak of arm or back. Halibut get big in Alaska; fish reaching weights of 400 pounds, and lengths of 9 feet long.
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