If you like action, Spanish macs are the ticket. They will be in the inlets and rivers with the Peck Lake reef line being the main zone for action. Green glass minnow jigs or anything shiny will fill the box at 15 per angler. Fresh is best, so don’t take too many or you will be feeding the neighborhood. Bluefish are in the surf and rivers and can be taken on cut bait or Krocodile spoons. Pompano are a tasty game-fish and tough little fighters for its size. They will be cruising the trough between sand bars at the beach and riding the incoming tide into the river.Capt. John YoungJan 1st, 2015
The Island School with Cape Eleuthera Institute, located in South Eleuthera, are campaigning to start a lionfish fishery. They are now buying lionfish from local fisherman year-round for $11 per pound for fillets (scaled with skin) and $5 per pound for whole fish. A ‘You Slay, We Pay’ campaign piloted during a four-month period brought in 500 pounds of lionfish from five local fisherman. In addition to harvesting meat from lionfish, Cape Eleuthera Institute and the Eleuthera Arts & Cultural Center are spear-heading a lionfish jewelry movement in The Bahamas, holding workshops to teach people how to turn the fins into beautiful, sustainable jewelry and decorations.Treasure CoastJan 1st, 2015
On the beach, it’s all about pompano and big jacks. Pompano will be all over the beach, just find one that has some structure and a nice drop off. Pompano are like jacks they school up and eat in packs—find one and you will find the school. House of Refuge, Walton Rocks, and Bath Tub Beach are just some of the beaches where pompano school up.Capt. Chris SharpJan 1st, 2015
The 26th annual Pirates Cove Sailfish Classic offered the fleet of 17 boats a little bit of everything weather-wise. There was a sunny day, a gray, overcast day and a day with a little rain. One day was warm, one day was cool and one day was perfect. There was a calm day, a Chamber of Commerce day and day that saw the seas get pretty snotty pretty quick.Ed KillerDec 30th, 2014
Redfish can be found around docks and sitting on the flats on warm, sunny days. D.O.A. shrimp, Terror Eyz or CAL jerk baits work great for wintertime fishing. We had fantastic results around mangroves for redfish last year. CAL paddle tails in the 411 color were a hit with the reds. Docks will be loaded be loaded with sheepshead this month, with nice sized fish.Capt. Charlie ConnerDec 30th, 2014
By: Bob Wattendorf, with Brandon Thompson [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s time to implement your resolutions for 2015. I bet you considered some tried-and-true, … Editorial StaffDec 30th, 2014
Not all of us own a fishing boat, but we still enjoy the sport of angling. Boat owners will tell you there’s more to owning a boat than meets the eye. A day out on a fishing boat takes planning, lots of preparation, knowing the channel markers, ramps, and some degree of basic engine maintenance. Land anglers may not be quite as mobile and flexible as boat owners on the water, but there are many options open to the land-based angler.Guest ColumnistDec 26th, 2014
The recreational harvest season for snook closes Dec. 15 in Atlantic state and federal waters, including Lake Okeechobee and the … Treasure CoastDec 9th, 2014
Never underestimate the importance of fishing gadgets. These are things that can make fishing a lot easier, provided we don't overlook them. On a recent trip with my son, I noticed that he was getting hooked-up, but was not. My deduction was that I had a dull hook that was not penetrating the fish’s mouth. Luckily, I had a hook sharpener and after honing the hook, it appeared to increase success in landing fish.Dr. Andrew CoxDec 1st, 2014
