In January, canals, protected shallow bays, and sunny shorelines are excellent areas to find both trout and reds soaking up the suns warmth and sucking up some sluggish baitfish and crustaceans. And offshore, kings, cobia, sailfish and dolphin are all a possibility within ten miles.Capt. Gus BruggerDec 28th, 2015
The inlet and turning basin will be full of bluefish, jacks and mackerel this month. Live or dead bait on a jig head will give you plenty of action along with silver spoons or shiny lures.Capt. Charlie ConnerDec 28th, 2015
Bass fishing has been very good with live shiners, but very tough with artificials. Catches in the 40 to 60 fish a day range are common on shiners right now.Capt. Eddie PerryDec 28th, 2015
Pompano, bluefish, jacks and Spanish mackerel become more of the focus in January. I like to target areas near the inlets, like the mouth of the Loxahatchee River in Jupiter and Sailfish Flats in Stuart.Guest ColumnistDec 28th, 2015
The recent winds and rain have the river stirred up and silty. Typically you will find your cleaner water in areas a farther away from the inlet that offer good protection from the wind. Spending the time to locate better water conditions are well worth the effort in the catching department.Treasure CoastDec 4th, 2015
The Nature Center is seeking volunteers to participate in the annual Jonathan Dickinson State Park Christmas Bird Count on Sunday, December 27th.Editorial StaffDec 2nd, 2015
Kiteboarding refers to using a “twin tip” board which is similar to a wakeboard and performs equally whether you are riding it with the left or right tip facing forward. Kitesurfing refers to using a directional board which is surfboard that is designed to handle the extra stress. This board can only be ridden facing nose forward and specializes in wave riding.Jeremy LundDec 2nd, 2015
Anglers on the Treasure Coast fished to benefit the troubled youth of Martin County's Project LIFT in the 7th annual Michael Shields Memorial Inshore Open on September 25 and 26. The Tournament opened with a Captains Reception at River Palm Cottages in Jensen Beach. With over 400 in attendance, 176 anglers, 144 fished caught and over $35,000 in net proceeds to Project LIFT, the tournament was a huge success!Editorial StaffDec 2nd, 2015
Stuart Sailfish Club’s 30th annual Saltwater Sisters Lady Angler Tournament raised thousands of dollars for local charities. Held October 16 and 17, and hosted at Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina, this year’s tournament was bigger than the previous year both in number of boats participating and in dollars raised.Editorial StaffDec 2nd, 2015
Successful offshore anglers know that scanning for birds can lead them to a sailfish or a school of dolphin. Learn to use them to your advantage! Make scanning for birds part of your regular routine, and you’ll start putting more fish in the boat.Florida Oceanographic SocietyDec 2nd, 2015
