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Ron's Saltwater Fishing Blog December 2008 Archive

By Ron Brooks, About.com Guide to Saltwater Fishing since 1998

Southern Atlantic Grouper Anglers Get a Reprieve of Sorts

Monday December 29, 2008
The Southeast Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (SAFMC) is apparently going to forgo implementing Amendment 16 (see my blog from September) at least for the short term. This is the ... Read More

Line Size Makes a Difference

Friday December 26, 2008
Some people fish for small fish with what looks like a rope. You can get far more bites with a smaller line. Here's how to catch more fish ... Read More

Merry Christmas!

Thursday December 25, 2008
I sincerely hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas today! Take time to be with your family and enjoy them for a day.

It's Sheepshead Time!

Tuesday December 23, 2008
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

Monster Greenheads

Saturday December 20, 2008
Black sea bass move in closer than usual this time of year. If you can find a calm day, you can find some of the big guys... Read ... Read More

Catching Winter Mackerel in Florida

Wednesday December 17, 2008
Winter in South Florida means catching several different varieties of fish than those that are resident in spring and summer. These are migratory fish that move up and ... Read More

Making a Difference

Monday December 15, 2008
This holiday season is once again driving me to look back at my life. And the question I always end up asking myself is, did I make a difference? ... Read More

Making Custom Fishing Rods

Thursday December 11, 2008
Have you ever built a custom rod? It really is not that hard if you have the parts, the right tools, and above all - patience! You can ... Read More

Top Gifts Under 30 Dollars

Tuesday December 9, 2008
Here are my top picks for holiday gifts this season. These gifts are all under $30.00 and will make great stocking stuffers the anglers in your life!

Wintering the Sails

Friday December 5, 2008
The first sailfish I ever caught took about 45 minutes to land, and ended up moving us off of a huge school of dolphin ( Mahi Mahi/Dorado). We were ... Read More

Cold Weather Sheepshead

Wednesday December 3, 2008
On a day when other fishermen would stay home, I tend to venture out into the weather. Late fall, with temperatures dropping means sheepshead in my neck of the woods ... Read More

A Different Perspective

Monday December 1, 2008
“In these days of overcrowded and hard fished streams, no angler can afford to overlook any sporting procedure that will help fill the creel…” Read more...

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