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Using Technology For Rhode Island Stripers

It’s hard to find a place better suited for catching trophy striped bass than the waters surrounding Rhode Island’s Narragansett …
Costa Rica marlin

“Rainy Season” Action Rages Out Of Playa Garza, Costa Rica

The five-boat FishingNosara team logged 78 trips last month, and I’m stoked to announce that the northern Costa Rica marlin …

Floundering For Surf Flounder

I love fishing the Gulf of Mexico, and I spend most of my time there throwing bait into the surf …
N.C. Spotted Seatrout Harvest Opens

N.C. Sea Trout Harvest Opens

Following a nearly six-month closure due to widespread cold-stun events in January, North Carolina opened up harvest for spotted seatrout …
The Kings Of Franklin County, Fla.

The Kings Of Franklin County, Fla.

Kingfish might be the most explosive-biting fish in the Gulf of Mexico. We often see them skyrocketing a surface bait and jumping 8 feet into the air.
Haulover Park Beach, Miami Fishing Spots

5 Great Sport Fishing Spots Along Miami’s Coastline

Miami is famous for many reasons, from world-famous beaches and sizzling weather, to its pulsating nightlife and its glitzy neighborhood. …

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.