Saltwater Fishing

Saltwater fishing, catch photos, surf fishing, inshore and offshore – it is all here.

Latest in Saltwater Fishing

Find Fish This Fall in The Indian River Lagoon

Finding Fall Fish In The Indian River Lagoon

You can’t catch fish if you don’t know where they are. Since the ecological system of the lagoon is changing, …

Hot Water Redfish

Although the first day of fall occurs in the month of September, it sure doesn’t feel like it in any …
Fish of a Lifetime

A Big Snook Story

On an early afternoon in mid-June, my wife and I had dropped our son at swim lessons in Jensen Beach. …
Thanks to Catch-A-Dream, Gavin catches his Mahi

Catching A Dream Mahi

We hosted some special guests on the boat this year. It was a family chosen by the Catch-A-Dream Foundation (catchadream.org). …

Trawl Boat Tuna Fishing – The Brawl in the Fall

The chum had barely touched the water as the blue water came to life. Dozens of black fin tuna were already in a feeding frenzy...
kayaking for striped bass

Kayaking For Epic Striped Bass Action Off Cape Cod

Each year I have the pleasure of making a pilgrimage to Cape Cod, where I join a group of Vermont anglers in kayaking for striped bass. This year was a record breaker.

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

Lorelei Cabana Bar wins 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament

Fifty-four bar and restaurant employees headed to Long Key, Florida Sunday August 17th for the kickoff of The Florida Boy’s 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament.  The combined weight of three Dolphinfish would decide the winning bar.