Warm days and nights are a lead-up to great fishing on Lake Okeechobee, as stable weather patterns usher in some of the better catching of the year. Speck (crappie) anglers are having a banner year on Okeechobee. It has been quite a few years since so many large specks have been found in the grassy areas that form the littoral zone of the lake.Capt. Mike ShellenMar 23rd, 2015
Redfish and trout will become more active around the flats. They will be shallow early and gradually move to the edges of the flats as the sun get higher in the sky. Look to areas like Bear Point, Harbor Branch and Round Island for trout to be feeding on the flats. On a calm morning, break out the top water lures and switch to jerk baits, like a D.O.A. C.A.L. 4â Arkansas Glow or Watermelon. Capt. Charlie ConnerMar 23rd, 2015
Successfully catching the big snapper is highly dependent on pinpoint boat positioning along the reef line, specialty terminal tackle rigging, velocity of the current, and proper and confident deployment of baits. April will open the offshore window for winter-weather-weary anglers.Capt. Rocky CarbiaMar 23rd, 2015
Good dolphin fishing should continue through this month and the next, with a shot at a wahoo every now and then while youâre offshore. Trolling is a good way to target these fish in the spring. Skirted ballyhoo, artificial lures and daisy chains work well for the mahi, while a split tail mullet, or ballyhoo rigged on wire and fished on a downrigger or a planner will be your ticket to success for the wahoo.Capt. Scott FawcettMar 23rd, 2015
More bait fish are in the river, which will result in hungry fish. In the St. Lucie River you canât beat snook fishing around the Roosevelt Bridge with a D.O.A. Terror Eyz #304 or #416. Let the lure sink to the bottom and bounce it back really slow just off the bottom using the tide to swing the lure back towards the pilings. Capt. John YoungMar 23rd, 2015
Fort Pierce anglers dress casually and to suit the weather; shorts and tees on warm mornings and sweats and hoodies when Mother Nature is foul of mood. Almost all anglers wear ball caps; again, of all sizes, types, colours and logos. They share the jetty with the inevitable tourists gawking at the fancy boats coming and going from the Fort Pierce and Pelican Bay marinas located mere minutes upstream.Guest ColumnistMar 20th, 2015
Experts from the South Florida kayak fishing community will share their tips and best practices for hooking and landing more fish. From rigging the kayaks to choosing the right lure, these professional anglers will share it all in this one-day event.Editorial StaffMar 19th, 2015
Regardless of your personal definition of âgamefishâ, itâs time to start treating every fish you catch with some respect. No more rough handling or intentionally spiteful releases (you know exactly what Iâm talking about!) just because a fish isnât on your favorites list or is the wrong size to take home. Use proper catch and release practices on bonefish and burrfish alikeFlorida Oceanographic SocietyMar 6th, 2015
Capt. Luke Maillis, Reel Addictive Charters, claims March is one of Long Islandâs best fishing months. Bigger wahoo are seen this time of year, with 40- to 50-pounds being the average size. Long Island âhoos like to feed mostly on tuna and bonito, and heâs having great luck with the new Yo-Zuri Sashimi Bonitos.Treasure CoastMar 6th, 2015
SCUBA enthusiasts might want to check this one out. Neal Watsonâs Bimini Scuba Center is planning a Smalltooth Sawfish Expedition June 17-24, 2015 to Central Andros.Treasure CoastMar 6th, 2015
