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New South Atlantic Fishing Regulations
The South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (SAFMC)recently and quietly published Amendment 16 in the Federal Register. With little fanfare (for obvious reasons) they placed new rules on bottom fishing fro grouper and other species that will go into effect on July 29, 2009, from North Carolina through the Florida Keys.
Crowded Boat Ramps are a Problem
I spent a recent Saturday at the local boat ramps. I say boat ramps – plural – because I visited several of them through the day. The weather was perfect for inshore and offshore fishing, and the turnout at the ramps reflected just that. Sometimes I can get a picture for an article or two and at the same time find out where the fish are!
Beginner Fishing – How to Fish
New to fishing? Trying to learn how to fish? Here are links to lots of information on beginner fishing. Use this information to get you started.
Dolphin Fishing – How to Catch Dolphin
Dolphin fishing is a favorite summer time fishing expedition. Many people find dolphin fishing the easiest fishing of all. Here is how.
Offshore Fishing Presents Problems
Summer is the time of year that small boaters begin to get brave. Offshore fishing dangers emerge, after fishing inshore or near shore over the last couple of months and watching the seas flatten out, as they normally do during late summer. People begin to get brave and pay less attention to offshore fishing dangers.
All About Fishing Tackle
Tips, suggestions and how to information about saltwater fishing tackle and accessories.
Dealing with Offshore Thunderstorms
You’re twenty miles offshore in a small fishing boat and there is only one path back to the dock. The problem is – a huge offshore thunderstorm has built between you and the dock. What do you do? The decisions you make at this point concerning an offshore thunderstorm could literally save your life.
Catch Mangrove Snapper on the Keys
You can catch mangrove snapper if you will follow this simple method, and the only thing extra you need is a good Coast Guard chart of the upper and lower keys. Plan a trip to catch mangrove snapper on the Florida Keys.
Boat Anchor Tips - Anchoring a Boat over a Fishing Spot
Boat anchor tips fro positioning your boat over a fishing hole. Use these boat anchor tips to get it right the first time
Fishing a Creek before a Cold Front
Fishing a Creek before a Cold Front Saltwater Fishing Ahead of an Approaching Cold Front the Fishing a creek before a cold front can be Awesome catching seatrout
Learning to Set the Hook - Fishing Instruction
Hook Setting instruction - Learning to Set the Hook - Saltwater Fishing - How anglers are learning to set the hook
Springtime Beach Fishing for Cobia and Red Drum
Springtime is time for cobia and red drum beach fishing. Whether from a boat or from the surf, big red drum and cobia can be caught along the beaches in the springtime.
Go With the Wind
Go With the Wind, Fishing in the Wind, Fishing in Bad Weather Saltwater Fishing High tide in the area I planned to fish was supposed to be around 9:30 in the morning
Learning to Fish
Here is what a beginner can do to start learning how to fish
New FLW Tournament Series
New FLW Tournament Series Saltwater Fishing Announcement of the start of a new kingfish and redfish tournament series
Missing Fish Strikes on Artificials
Missing Fish Strikes on Artificials Saltwater Fishing artificial bait
Flying Barracuda Teeth
Barracuda have teeth that are razor sharp. The thought of being bitten by one sends people scurrying. This particular cuda came out of the water with flying teeth!
Blues to Take Away Your Blues
Blues to Take Away Your Blues Fishing for Bluefish Saltwater Fishing Fishing for Bluefish is a Year Round Activity
Should I Anchor? - Boat Anchoring and Fishing
Boat Anchoring and Fishing Saltwater Fishing
Freeing a Hung Boat Anchor
Freeing a Hung Anchor Saltwater Fishing marine weather Few anglers realize that they need as much anchor line (rode) as they do to be safe.
Things to Know Before You Go Charter Fishing
Captain Adrian Watt, Director of Matava Resort Gamefishing, skippers 'Bite Me', the resort's 31ft DeepVee Gamefishing vessel and thoroughly enjoys exploring the light and heavy tackle fishing around the island and Great Astrolabe Barrier Reef. An IGFA Certified Captain, he advocates tag & release and is a keen supporter of the IGFA and the Billfish Foundation.
The Lull Between the Runs
During the time between winter and spring, fishing on the east coast reaches a lull of sorts. Winter fishing has almost ended and Spring fishing has not quite begun.
Build a Flounder Gigging Boat
Build a Flounder Gigging Boat
Black Drum Fishing
Every spring – actually late winter and early spring, the black drum make their way into the inlets up and down the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. This is the time of year that the big breeder fish come in to spawn. Black drum fishing enthusiasts make plans months ahead of time, tuning up their tackle, and their boats. Although the average “big” drum catch is around 40 pounds, these fish can reach weights over 100 pounds, and annually many fish that size are caught.
Calcutta Jewfish - Goliath grouper
We caught our share of Jewfish (Goliath Grouper) over the years. The first was 80lbs in 1959. The heaviest was 347lbs. The last one was 40lbs. The ones in between those years are what my memories are made of. Most of the small to medium size fish we caught were caught in the rivers and creeks. The most memorable ones were not the big ones; the most memorable ones were the ones we caught on cane poles in the creeks - Calcutta cane poles about 2 inches in diameter at the butt.