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An angler in a white cap and sunglasses holding up a big snook in his kayak

Kayak Fishing: The Florida Bass Nation Kayak Series

The Florida Bass Nation Kayak Series runs sixteen tournaments across Florida starting November 1. Blake Abbey explains the TourneyX app, approved measuring boards, and the Catch, Photo, Release format, plus the full schedule.
An angler in sunglasses holding up a redfish on a boat, with two smiling boys in front of him and a lighthouse in the distance

Ponce Inlet & Backwaters Forecast: October 2025

Capt. Jamie Thrappas fishes the inlet for bull redfish and snook in October, with his Carolina rig setup for bull reds, longer leaders for snook, and a mix of live and cut baits.
An angler in a straw hat and camouflage shirt holding a black drum in front of the mangroves

Edgewater Backcountry Forecast: October 2025

Cool fronts bring higher water to the Edgewater backcountry. Capt. Michael Savedow covers shoreline reds, trout, and snook, the mullet run, bull redfish at Ponce Inlet, trophy mangrove snapper, and dock light fishing.
Marco Pompano holding a pompano on the beach next to a smiling woman

Freak on the Beach by Marco: October 2025

The pompano show up in force at Ponce Inlet. Marco pairs fish gum with sand fleas and crab knuckles, helps his buddy Nick fill a limit, and lands a couple of big scouts.
A teenage angler and a man in sunglasses holding a big snook and a redfish on a boat

September Fishing Report: Live Mullet for Trophy Snook, Reds, and Tarpon

Capt. Marty Goldys casts live mullet into busting bait schools near inlets, jetties, and bridges, and shares his top mullet run tips, from circle hooks and tide changes to spotting bait with drones.
Two smiling anglers in sunglasses holding a snook together on a boat

Ponce Inlet & Backwaters Forecast: September 2025

Capt. Jamie Thrappas targets big redfish in the inlet with live mullet and halved blue crabs, works tide changes and dock lights for snook, and throws live mullet and paddle tails at tarpon.
A smiling angler in a wide-brimmed sun hat and sunglasses holding a redfish in front of the mangroves

Edgewater Backcountry Forecast: September 2025

The mullet run marks the start of fall. Capt. Michael Savedow covers snook season and the top local spots, bull redfish at Ponce Inlet, Mosquito Lagoon trout and reds, and dock light fishing.
A smiling woman holding a smoked fish on a wooden board as a shaggy dog sniffs it

Freak on the Beach by Marco: September 2025

It's hot, so Marco hits the beach early with sand fleas and crab knuckles and lands a pair of sheepshead and a pompano bound for the smoker.
Seven anglers on a boat holding up red snapper caught offshore

August Fishing Report: Red Snapper Season and Best Practices

Red snapper are thriving off the Volusia coast. Capt. Daniel Levesque of Rare Breed Charters on the season and the handling, venting, and descending practices that keep the fishery healthy.
A smiling woman in a bucket hat and a man in a cap holding a big redfish on a boat

Ponce Inlet & Backwaters Forecast: August 2025

Reds, snook, and tarpon patrol Ponce Inlet in August. Capt. Jamie Thrappas covers baits and rigs for drifting the inlet, flounder on mud minnows, and paddle tails for early morning tarpon.

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