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Spring Saltwater Fishing Guide for Bigger Bites and Better Days on the Water
Spring is one of the most exciting times of year for saltwater anglers. Warmer water temperatures kick off major fish migrations, baitfish flood coastal areas, and hungry predators move into bays, inlets, and estuaries looking to feed. From aggressive bluefish …
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What Fisheries Experts Say About Keeping Trophy Crappie
Conservation-minded anglers often debate whether keeping a trophy-sized crappie is harmful to a fishery. While releasing large bass is widely encouraged because of their importance to spawning populations, crappie management is far more complicated and depends heavily on the region …
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When Competitive Bass Fishing Starts Feeling More Like Work Than Fun
For many anglers, bass fishing starts as a simple escape. Quiet mornings on the water, the anticipation of the next strike, and the freedom to fish without pressure are what make the sport special. But for some tournament anglers, that …
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What is the Elusive Golden Trout?
The golden trout is a bucket list fish for many anglers. It is a stunningly-colored fish, especially for freshwater. Here are its origins and where the fish is today. Where to Find Golden’s Native to the rivers of California is …
Is it Possible to Catch Flying Fish with a Hook and Line?
Many people see flying fish and assume them to be some alien life form, other a bird. Well, I am here to assure you that flying fish are indeed, as the name implies, fish. But can they be caught like …
How to Catch Your First Trophy Bass
You feel the tug on your line. You rip up, and feel the pull taking your rod. This feels like a twenty-pounder. It must weigh twenty pounds..at least. Finally, you pull this monster up to the boat, and it’s….half a …
15 Best Panfish Lures/Baits 2019
Panfish are a staple in the fishing industry. They are fun to catch, readily available all over the place, and pretty taste. Here are the best lures to reel in some slabs. Crickets and grasshoppers are the staples of the …
4 Tips For Fishing with Kids
Fishing is a tradition that most anglers want to pass on to their children and their children’s children. When it comes to taking kids fishing, there are a few things that will make the activity fun for both the parties. …
4 Great Female Anglers to Watch on Youtube
It’s fair to say the YouTube is flooded with fishing videos of female anglers and it can be hard to find a good channel. Here are four of the best YouTube channels featuring female anglers where there will be plenty …
Tarpon Fishing on the Fly
Tarpon are one of the most elusive fish to catch. They stump even the most skilled and seasoned, but here are some great tips to help you land your first tarpon. Locating Tarpon Gulf side, in Pine Island Sound and …
Bananas on Boats?
Bringing bananas on your boat has always been a huge NO. But is there any truth to it? And how did this “curse” of bananas start? Read on the unveil the truth! We can’t say how far back the superstition …
10 Key Things to Look for When Buying a Saltwater Fishing Boat
When buying a fishing boat, you want to make sure you are making a smart buy before you hand over the card. Shiny colors aren’t everything when choosing your next angling vessel. Here are some keys things to look for …
The 10 Fish You Need to Catch Before You Die!
With so many fish in the sea, which do you NEED to catch? We have the top 10 right here. Comment below how many of these fish you have already caught! Sailfish Dr. Sport Fishing The beautiful and majestic sailfish …














