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Peak Wintertime Fishing

by: Caitlyn Gatrell Florida is known for many things, but one of its key features is its climate. Year-round we …

Worth the Weight

by: Joe Sheaffer I don’t know how many times I’m asked by friends and fellow anglers “What lure are you …

The Dawn of a New Year

By: Jessica Hendrie As we welcome 2025, the promise of a new year brings excitement for anglers all over. A …

From the Captains...

Starting off the New Year

By: Capt. Bart Marx It’s a new year and a great time to go fishing. Inshore, you should be able …

This Time of Year!

By: Capt. Billy Norris Cooler temperatures mean cooler water, and along with the change in the weather comes a change …

Kayak Fishing

By: Dan Carns Just north of Lake Okeechobee is a fairly remote waterway called Fellsmere Reservoir, aka Egan Lake or …

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Year’s End

By: Capt. Dave Stephens It’s the last month of the year, let’s hope we can close this one out and start …

Annual Fishing Guide

By: Captain Terry Fisher Every month of every year will present different challenges to all anglers. Understanding when and where …

Sarasota Fishing & Outdoor Articles

Summer in SWFL

Capt. Bart Marx Summer in SWFL and things are hot already. And going offshore it may be a little cooler …

Diving and Fishing the Florida Keys

By: Capt. Tony  Young April is one of my favorite months to dive and fish, I see it as a …

Kayak Fishing

By: Eric Henson With spring rolling in and it being a mildly cool winter, I try to enjoy the cooler …

Fishing With Artificials

By: Eric Henson Anyone who knows me will tell you that when it comes to inshore fishing, I am an …

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