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Follow The Fall King Mackerel Migrations

Follow The Fall Kingfish Migrations

Water temperatures are falling. King mackerel are on the move. Wherever they roam, fall is the time to catch kingfish during their annual migration south.
It’s Dorado Season In Costa Rica

It’s Dorado Season In Costa Rica

Nosara in Costa Rica discuss how dorado season is shaping up. For much of the U.S. it is time to …

Targeting Gator Trout

Catching a cooler full of seatrout can sometimes be downright easy. Catching just one gator trout heavier than 5 pounds is a different story. If you want to catch gator trout consistently, you’ve got to target them.

My Favorite Fishing Hole

I traveled from Europe to Africa and beyond. It took me awhile to realize it. Early in my career, my …
Living The Costa Rica Experience

Living The Costa Rica Experience

Fifteen years ago, a friend and I flew into San Jose and took a small plane to Quepos, Costa Rica …
South Carolina Red Drum Shows Up 21 Years Later

South Carolina Red Drum Shows Up 21 Years Later

An incredible recapture 21 years later! When Charlotte resident Andy Ball headed to the South Carolina coast for a summer …

Surf Fishing

Sharks Approach Surfers

Drone footage shows sharks approaching surfers and paddle boarders near the Fort Pierce Inlet in Fort Pierce, Florida. At one point a big shark nearly attacks a smaller shark right next to a surfer.

Fishing Tips, Advice & GuidesMore Tips, Advice & Guides

Modify Hard Baits for Big Fish

Most hard baits have two or three treble hooks. The problem with this setup is large fish and lengthy fights can cause those tiny hooks to open up or tear from a fish’s lip. We all know this loss hurts. The bigger the fish, the worse it hurts and the more likely it is to happen. I came up with a solution for this scenario several years ago while targeting giant tarpon. I adapted my hard baits to use a single large hook. It resulted in the successful landing of more big fish than with the original hardware.

Latest News & EventsMore News & Events

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.