Fishing this week resulted in a number of missed fish because of short strikes and what we thought were hooks that were too small. After thinking about it, I ... Read More

I am spending this week in North Carolina to sample some of the fantastic fall striper (rockfish) fishing. On another trip in past years we went to the Fort ... Read More

Fall means many things to many people. It’s a time for leaves to drop and to witness the wonderful colors of nature. But in my world fall always brings about ... Read More

You’re twenty miles offshore in a small fishing boat and there is only one path back to the dock. The problem is – a big thunderstorm has built between you ... Read More

Most saltwater fishermen and women don't own a boat. That's a simple fact that would seem to limit their ability to fish. Most of the slick fishing magazines feature articles ... Read More

The swivel is normally the tie point between line and leader. It is supposed to act, as its name implies, as a swivel point. Essentially, the leader and everything below ... Read More

I have received a number of questions recently about offshore fishing in small boats. My first reaction to the questions was “don’t do it!” But then I had to stop ... Read More

A pretty severe red tide occurred along the North Florida coast recently. Along with thousands of dead fish, it closed beaches and put a dent in the tourist industry. It ... Read More

Charlie. Every angler should have a Charlie in their life at some point. Charlie was the quintessential sportsman. From fishing South Florida to hunting caribou in Canada, Charlie was about ... Read More

Fall means a change of weather with cooling temperatures, and cooling water temperatures mean fish. While lots of anglers opt for football, the savvy Gulf of Mexico grouper fishing anglers ... Read More