Heading to the Bahamas? Here are the latest fishing reports and January bite forecasts from the fishing guides and charter captains from across the Bahamas.Treasure CoastJan 8th, 2015
Fly reels, like all other reels, come in a variety of sizes from the ultra small 2/3 weight for trout to the very large 16/18 weight for marlin. They also vary in cost from about $15 to well over $1,000. My suggestion to you is to purchase the best reel you can afford. For freshwater panfish, the reel is not really that important. But for backcountry and offshore fishing, you might want to consider a quality fly reel.Guest ColumnistJan 7th, 2015
Weather for the November Treasure Coast Casters (TCC) Tournament was picture perfect, and the bite okay, but definitely not on fire. A total of 20 anglers brought 15 fish— two catfish, two stingrays, one jack and one snapper, and the rest puffers—to the table. TCC organizers Cammie Ward and Capt. Joe Ward remarked that they haven’t had this many puffers in a long time, “But the most important thing is the kids had fun and all the fish were released.”Treasure CoastJan 7th, 2015
The recent land-based Jack Attack Fishing Tournament lured Treasure Coast anglers out for a week of fun-fishing for jacks and a chance to win some cash and prizes.Treasure CoastJan 7th, 2015
The cooler nights are beginning to roll in pushing the bugs out and making for some perfect camping weather. Kayak camping can be very rewarding but also difficult if you don’t properly prepare, here are a few tips to make your next trip a success.Guest ColumnistJan 7th, 2015
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]re you a backpack angler? If so, what do you carry in your backpack and where are your favorite spots … Treasure CoastJan 2nd, 2015
Since lobster season remains open through March, divers have plenty of time to bag a delicious meal while exploring area reefs. Rough sea conditions typical of January in South Florida can affect lobster in a few ways. Lobsters are known to move around during large swells and heavy surf into areas that are typically picked over. Reefs like Peck Lake, just south of the St. Lucie Inlet in Stuart, or the shallow reef off of Bathtub Beach are usually hit hard during the first few months of lobster season leaving plenty of shorts behind. As the New Year gets underway, divers may be surprised to see the return of larger bugs in greater numbers to these areas. Secondly, fewer boats make it offshore this time of year compared to August, so pressure on lobster populations is much lower thereby increasing the chances for those who do make it out. Boat limits are not uncommon this time of year. Steve WoodJan 1st, 2015
Speckled perch are being caught lake wide. Anglers who traditionally use minnow are primarily targeting specks in open water areas like the Kissimmee River or canals such as Indian Prairie, Government Cut or J&S canal. Several anglers can be seen well out into the lake in open water, on a line between Taylor Creek and the mouth of the Kissimmee River. Anglers who prefer to jig with tiny artificial jigs are finding specks scattered in the grassy semi-heavy cover areas of the lake.Capt. Mike ShellenJan 1st, 2015
Floating live shrimp is the hands down most consistent way to take everything and anything when the mercury drops, although finding the right place to cast the bait is still the key to success. Pompano, blues, trout, weakfish, snapper and small grouper are regular catches around the deeper water flats behind the Sebastian Inlet. Nylure jigs, goofy jigs, small diving plugs and live shrimp are all good choices.Capt. Gus BruggerJan 1st, 2015
