Saltwater Fishing: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Flounder Methods
Flounder fishing tips, baits and rigs that work for catching flounder - Flounder methods and fishing tips
Flounder fishing tips, baits and rigs that work for catching flounder - Flounder methods and fishing tips
Redfish - How to Catch a Redfi
Here is a profile on redfish - also known as red drum
Here is a profile on redfish - also known as red drum
Fish Hook Selection
Fish Hook choice depends on several factors. Obviously, the smaller the fish, the smaller the fish hook required. What most anglers miss is, that line size, fish species, type of bait, and fishing structure play a major role in fish hook selection.
Fish Hook choice depends on several factors. Obviously, the smaller the fish, the smaller the fish hook required. What most anglers miss is, that line size, fish species, type of bait, and fishing structure play a major role in fish hook selection.
Fishing Rod Buying Basics
Here are some basic fishing rod facts that you need to know before you head out or go online to purchase one.
Here are some basic fishing rod facts that you need to know before you head out or go online to purchase one.
Surf Fishing
There are quite a number of fishermen and women who either by choice or by circumstance do not fish from a boat. Let's deal with surf fishing and all that goes with this unique form of angling.
There are quite a number of fishermen and women who either by choice or by circumstance do not fish from a boat. Let's deal with surf fishing and all that goes with this unique form of angling.
Whats the best bait for redfish
There is a best bait for redfish, but it depends on theh season of the year as to just what that best bait for redfish is.
There is a best bait for redfish, but it depends on theh season of the year as to just what that best bait for redfish is.
Pier Fishing
Most saltwater fishermen and women don't own a boat. That's a simple fact that would seem to limit their
Most saltwater fishermen and women don't own a boat. That's a simple fact that would seem to limit their
Flounder Cleaning Instructions
Many people ask just how to clean these flat fish. Here is a step by step method with pictures to help you clean your flounder.
Many people ask just how to clean these flat fish. Here is a step by step method with pictures to help you clean your flounder.
Dolphin Fishing – How to Catch
Dolphin ( mahi mahi or dorado)fishing is a favorite summer time fishing expedition. Many people find dolphin fishing the easiest fishing of all. Here is how.
Dolphin ( mahi mahi or dorado)fishing is a favorite summer time fishing expedition. Many people find dolphin fishing the easiest fishing of all. Here is how.
How to Catch Redfish
How to Catch Redfish - Techniques and baits for redfish
How to Catch Redfish - Techniques and baits for redfish
Surf Casting Techniques
Long-Distance Surf Casting Techniques and Surf Casting
Long-Distance Surf Casting Techniques and Surf Casting
Top 4 Bait Casting Rods
Bait casting rods are perfect for top water plug action with comparatively heavy line. Their shorter length and heavier backbone allow wrist action to make a plug walk. The better bait casting rods will have a fast taper and comfortable hand grip.
Bait casting rods are perfect for top water plug action with comparatively heavy line. Their shorter length and heavier backbone allow wrist action to make a plug walk. The better bait casting rods will have a fast taper and comfortable hand grip.
What Kind of Fishing Leader
What kind and size of fishing leader line you use can make a difference on how many fish you catch.
What kind and size of fishing leader line you use can make a difference on how many fish you catch.
Before You Buy a Spinning Reel
Of all the reels made, the spinning reel is by far the most popular. Easy to use and virtually backlash free, these reels come in all price ranges. Prices vary, determined generally by the number of ball bearings contained in the reel. Choose a spinning reel according to what kind of fishing you plan to do.
Of all the reels made, the spinning reel is by far the most popular. Easy to use and virtually backlash free, these reels come in all price ranges. Prices vary, determined generally by the number of ball bearings contained in the reel. Choose a spinning reel according to what kind of fishing you plan to do.
Which Rod and Reel
I receive a lot of email asking me for advice on which rod or which reel to buy. It seems that people are somewhat convinced that there is a perfect rod or perfect reel, and that someone out there knows the brand.
I receive a lot of email asking me for advice on which rod or which reel to buy. It seems that people are somewhat convinced that there is a perfect rod or perfect reel, and that someone out there knows the brand.
Fish Hook Selection
Fish Hook choice depends on several factors. Obviously, the smaller the fish, the smaller the fish hook required. What most anglers miss is, that line size, fish species, type of bait, and fishing structure play a major role in fish hook selection.
Fish Hook choice depends on several factors. Obviously, the smaller the fish, the smaller the fish hook required. What most anglers miss is, that line size, fish species, type of bait, and fishing structure play a major role in fish hook selection.
The Perfect Redfish Bait
catching redfish means using a bait of some kind. Is there a prefect redfish bait? It depends on several factors,and the perfect bait can change as some variables change.
catching redfish means using a bait of some kind. Is there a prefect redfish bait? It depends on several factors,and the perfect bait can change as some variables change.
What’s in a Swivel?
There are three or four basic types of swivels, all of them designed for the specific purpose of preventing line twist. When a bait twirls in the water or a hooked fish spins, the swivel is there to turn (swivel) and allow the terminal tackle freedom to spin while keeping your line from twisting.
There are three or four basic types of swivels, all of them designed for the specific purpose of preventing line twist. When a bait twirls in the water or a hooked fish spins, the swivel is there to turn (swivel) and allow the terminal tackle freedom to spin while keeping your line from twisting.
Grouper Fishing Basics
The most classic bottom fish for most anglers is the grouper. Whether red, gag, black, yellowfin, or Warsaw, a good grouper in the ice chest means a successful day for lots of folks.
The most classic bottom fish for most anglers is the grouper. Whether red, gag, black, yellowfin, or Warsaw, a good grouper in the ice chest means a successful day for lots of folks.
Beginner Dolphin Trolling
Owning a boat, maybe for the first time, and deciding to head offshore, maybe for the first time, a number of readers ask about getting into dolphin fishing. That’s dolphin fish, mahi mahi, not dolphin porpoise! I have answered some specifics, but now it is time to lay out some basics on fishing for these prolific, blue water acrobats.
Owning a boat, maybe for the first time, and deciding to head offshore, maybe for the first time, a number of readers ask about getting into dolphin fishing. That’s dolphin fish, mahi mahi, not dolphin porpoise! I have answered some specifics, but now it is time to lay out some basics on fishing for these prolific, blue water acrobats.
Night Flounder Gigging
In most states, gigging is a legal method for taking flounder or fluke. Usually done at night, it is more for the adventurous angler, but any of you can go gigging and and come home with some great table fare!
In most states, gigging is a legal method for taking flounder or fluke. Usually done at night, it is more for the adventurous angler, but any of you can go gigging and and come home with some great table fare!
Fishing with the Tide
Being in the right place at the right time is perhaps the most important part of a successful fishing foray. If you aren't where the fish are, you can be assured you will not be catching anything. Water level, water movement, and movement direction - in other words tide - all play a vital role in where the fish will be located.
Being in the right place at the right time is perhaps the most important part of a successful fishing foray. If you aren't where the fish are, you can be assured you will not be catching anything. Water level, water movement, and movement direction - in other words tide - all play a vital role in where the fish will be located.
Learning to Fish
Here is what a beginner can do to start learning how to fish
Here is what a beginner can do to start learning how to fish
Night Fishing Tips
Night fishing can be very easy and a lot of fun, or it can be a perfectly miserable experience. The difference comes in how you prepare for the trip. I have fished more times at night than I can count, and I learned quite a few tricks to make it easy and successful.
Night fishing can be very easy and a lot of fun, or it can be a perfectly miserable experience. The difference comes in how you prepare for the trip. I have fished more times at night than I can count, and I learned quite a few tricks to make it easy and successful.
Guide Picks - Top 3 Heavy Spinning Reels
Heavy spinning reels are used in a variety of fishing situations, from surf fishing to trolling blue water. They are made tough and will stand up to a reasonable amount of abuse.
Heavy spinning reels are used in a variety of fishing situations, from surf fishing to trolling blue water. They are made tough and will stand up to a reasonable amount of abuse.
Setting the Hook
Hook Setting instruction - Learning to Set the Hook - Saltwater Fishing - How anglers are learning to set the hook
Hook Setting instruction - Learning to Set the Hook - Saltwater Fishing - How anglers are learning to set the hook
All About Seatrout
Seatrout are members of the drum family – a distant relative to a redfish. There are several close varieties, including spotted seatrout, yellow mouth, sand, silver, and several varieties of weakfish. They all use their air bladder to “drum”, making grunting noises that scientists believe relate to schooling and spawning behavior.
Seatrout are members of the drum family – a distant relative to a redfish. There are several close varieties, including spotted seatrout, yellow mouth, sand, silver, and several varieties of weakfish. They all use their air bladder to “drum”, making grunting noises that scientists believe relate to schooling and spawning behavior.
Take What the Tide Gives You
I believe that if these people knew a little more about the tides and fish habits relative to the tides, they would catch many more fish. I have places that I fish only on an incoming tide, because I know the fish will be there as the water moves in. I also have places I fish on an outgoing tide for the same reason.
I believe that if these people knew a little more about the tides and fish habits relative to the tides, they would catch many more fish. I have places that I fish only on an incoming tide, because I know the fish will be there as the water moves in. I also have places I fish on an outgoing tide for the same reason.
Artificial Lures for Seatrout
Artificial lures for seatrout. I am quizzed quite a bit about how I use artificials to catch trout. While live bait will almost always catch fish, I can usually catch as many fish on artificials as I do on say, live shrimp. And, at the price of live shrimp lately, artificials are far more economical. For around $12.00 I can get enough live shrimp to fish for a day. For much less than that I can buy a lure that I can use over and over.
Artificial lures for seatrout. I am quizzed quite a bit about how I use artificials to catch trout. While live bait will almost always catch fish, I can usually catch as many fish on artificials as I do on say, live shrimp. And, at the price of live shrimp lately, artificials are far more economical. For around $12.00 I can get enough live shrimp to fish for a day. For much less than that I can buy a lure that I can use over and over.
Light Tackle Spinning Reels
Light tackle spinning reels are reels that are ideal for inshore angling. Line capacity and strength in the 8 to 15 pound test range make them good for a variety of fish.
Light tackle spinning reels are reels that are ideal for inshore angling. Line capacity and strength in the 8 to 15 pound test range make them good for a variety of fish.
Fighting a Fish
Fighting a fish is a task that can be learned. Many anglers do not know how to fight a fish. After you hook that fish, how do you get him to the boat?
Fighting a fish is a task that can be learned. Many anglers do not know how to fight a fish. After you hook that fish, how do you get him to the boat?
Shrimping Season
Dog days mean hot, sultry afternoons that more often than not end up with rain. They also mean that shrimp are on the run, and recreational shrimping can help cool off those hot days.
Dog days mean hot, sultry afternoons that more often than not end up with rain. They also mean that shrimp are on the run, and recreational shrimping can help cool off those hot days.
Quickly Rig a Ballyhoo
a simple how to on rigging a ballyhoo, fromyour about.com guide
a simple how to on rigging a ballyhoo, fromyour about.com guide
Boat Launching Made Simple
Launching your boat can be as easy as 1-2-3 or it can be a difficult and embarrassing event. Here are some tips to help you – and the other boaters around you – have a happier day.
Launching your boat can be as easy as 1-2-3 or it can be a difficult and embarrassing event. Here are some tips to help you – and the other boaters around you – have a happier day.
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.
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.
What Makes a Fish Bite?
Anglers the world over have always struggled with that question. I know times when the fish were visible, lots of them, and they would not so much as nibble at even a live bait presented to them. What reason is there for a fish not to bite?
Anglers the world over have always struggled with that question. I know times when the fish were visible, lots of them, and they would not so much as nibble at even a live bait presented to them. What reason is there for a fish not to bite?
Filet of Hardhead
Hardhead is the name used for saltwater catfish from Texas to the Florida panhandle. Most of us consider them to be a real pain to deal with. And that pain is meant to be both the aggravation of catching them and real pain you feel if one ever fins you.
Hardhead is the name used for saltwater catfish from Texas to the Florida panhandle. Most of us consider them to be a real pain to deal with. And that pain is meant to be both the aggravation of catching them and real pain you feel if one ever fins you.
Bass Pro Shops Crane Swivel
Bass Pro Shops Crane Swivel
Bass Pro Shops Crane Swivel
ONO's Sunglasses
ONO's Trading Company Polarized sunglasses with bifocal readers are ideal for fishinermen with eyesight problems.
ONO's Trading Company Polarized sunglasses with bifocal readers are ideal for fishinermen with eyesight problems.
Finding and Catching Redfish
Finding and catching redfish is a task that lots of anglers pursue. Once you find them, you can catch them if you know how to fish for them!
Finding and catching redfish is a task that lots of anglers pursue. Once you find them, you can catch them if you know how to fish for them!
Deep Jigging
Somewhere along the way one of the most versatile fishing lures ever devised received the name "jig".
Somewhere along the way one of the most versatile fishing lures ever devised received the name "jig".
All About Grouper
Grouper and the entire grouper family have become probably the most popular saltwater food fish in the United States. While there are Pacific varieties, the largest fishery is in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Atlantic coast. Grouper are a bottom fishing charter boat captain’s big ticket item. Most catches are over ten pounds with some well over 100 pounds. Following is information and some stories about grouper fishing that can help you become a better angler.
Grouper and the entire grouper family have become probably the most popular saltwater food fish in the United States. While there are Pacific varieties, the largest fishery is in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Atlantic coast. Grouper are a bottom fishing charter boat captain’s big ticket item. Most catches are over ten pounds with some well over 100 pounds. Following is information and some stories about grouper fishing that can help you become a better angler.
Bass Pro Shops Barrell Swivel
Bass Pro Shops Barrell Swivel
Bass Pro Shops Barrell Swivel
Mutton Snapper Fishing Tips
Mutton snapper are found from New England down throughout the Caribbean to South America. They are, however much more concentrated in the Bahamas and the South Florida area. They can be found from inshore estuaries to deep water reefs, and fishing for them will vary accordingly. Here are some mutton snapper fishing tips
Mutton snapper are found from New England down throughout the Caribbean to South America. They are, however much more concentrated in the Bahamas and the South Florida area. They can be found from inshore estuaries to deep water reefs, and fishing for them will vary accordingly. Here are some mutton snapper fishing tips
Effects of Water Temperature
Water temperature plays such an important part in fishing that every angler needs to pay attention and react to even subtle variances. Fish are no different than a lot of animals when it comes to heat and cold. They want to stay comfortable.
Water temperature plays such an important part in fishing that every angler needs to pay attention and react to even subtle variances. Fish are no different than a lot of animals when it comes to heat and cold. They want to stay comfortable.
Mangrove Snapper Fishing Tips
Here are some mangrove snapper fishing tips. Mangrove snapper are found from New England down throughout the Caribbean to South America. They are a favorite among anglers for their fighting ability and for their excellent meat. They can be found from inshore estuaries to deep water reefs, and fishing for them will vary accordingly.
Here are some mangrove snapper fishing tips. Mangrove snapper are found from New England down throughout the Caribbean to South America. They are a favorite among anglers for their fighting ability and for their excellent meat. They can be found from inshore estuaries to deep water reefs, and fishing for them will vary accordingly.
Is There a Best Boat to Own?
Those of us who live along the coast face a dilemma when it comes to choosing a boat. Either we are well enough off to afford two or more boats, or we try to choose a single boat to serve all our needs. Is there really a best boat to own?
Those of us who live along the coast face a dilemma when it comes to choosing a boat. Either we are well enough off to afford two or more boats, or we try to choose a single boat to serve all our needs. Is there really a best boat to own?
Simple Trolling Basics
Trolling, whether near shore or offshore, is often the most productive method for catching a variety of saltwater gamefish. From blue water pelagics to close-in bottom fish, trolling is often the key to a good catch. Yet, many anglers don’t use this method either because they have had little success in the past, or because they simply never learned the basic techniques.
Trolling, whether near shore or offshore, is often the most productive method for catching a variety of saltwater gamefish. From blue water pelagics to close-in bottom fish, trolling is often the key to a good catch. Yet, many anglers don’t use this method either because they have had little success in the past, or because they simply never learned the basic techniques.
Keep Your Catch Fresh
A simple how to on keeping your catch fresh, from your About.com guide
A simple how to on keeping your catch fresh, from your About.com guide
Let's Catch Some Sheepshead
Got your bait? Got your tackle? Ready to go? Ok! Lets get crackin' on those sheepshead! One reader did ask last week whether these were Atlantic/Gulf of Mexico sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus), or the California variety (Semicossyphus pulcher). These that I am writing about are the former, the Atlantic variety.
Got your bait? Got your tackle? Ready to go? Ok! Lets get crackin' on those sheepshead! One reader did ask last week whether these were Atlantic/Gulf of Mexico sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus), or the California variety (Semicossyphus pulcher). These that I am writing about are the former, the Atlantic variety.
Texas Surf Fishing Tips
Surf fishing tips from Texas sent in by an About.com reader. Here are his surf fishing tips from Texas
Surf fishing tips from Texas sent in by an About.com reader. Here are his surf fishing tips from Texas
Drop Shot Fishing in Saltwater
The drop shot rig is a relatively recent innovation in the freshwater fishing realm that is now making its way to saltwater. Named for the way the rig goes straight to the bottom, it is similar to a ‘fish-finder’ or ‘chicken’ rig currently used by many bottom-fishing anglers. The difference is in the placement of the hook.
The drop shot rig is a relatively recent innovation in the freshwater fishing realm that is now making its way to saltwater. Named for the way the rig goes straight to the bottom, it is similar to a ‘fish-finder’ or ‘chicken’ rig currently used by many bottom-fishing anglers. The difference is in the placement of the hook.
Saltwater Catfish
Saltwater catfish are found from Texas to Virginia and even farther north on almost any kind of inland water, even in offshore water in depths up to about thirty feet. They are exactly like their freshwater cousins. In fact, if they are lying side by side, it is virtually impossible to distinguish one from the other.
Saltwater catfish are found from Texas to Virginia and even farther north on almost any kind of inland water, even in offshore water in depths up to about thirty feet. They are exactly like their freshwater cousins. In fact, if they are lying side by side, it is virtually impossible to distinguish one from the other.
Boat Anchoring Tips
Boat anchor tips fro positioning your boat over a fishing hole. Use these boat anchor tips to get it right the first time
Boat anchor tips fro positioning your boat over a fishing hole. Use these boat anchor tips to get it right the first time
So You Want to be a Guide
Here is what it takes to obtain a Coast Guard captains license
Here is what it takes to obtain a Coast Guard captains license
Top 3 Ultralight Spinning R...
Ultralights are usually reels that handle six pound test line or less. Some reels are actually designed for 2 pound test line. Prices vary for these little guys, as does quality and saltwater resistance.
Ultralights are usually reels that handle six pound test line or less. Some reels are actually designed for 2 pound test line. Prices vary for these little guys, as does quality and saltwater resistance.
Releasing Gut Hooked Fish
Many time fish are brought aboard with the hook buried in their stomach or gills. I’ve watched people rip the hook out of these fish, insuring that that will not survive. I’ve seen people keep fish they ordinarily would have released had the fish not been hooked so deep. Conservation of the resource dictates we find a way to release as many of these fish in as healthy a state as possible.
Many time fish are brought aboard with the hook buried in their stomach or gills. I’ve watched people rip the hook out of these fish, insuring that that will not survive. I’ve seen people keep fish they ordinarily would have released had the fish not been hooked so deep. Conservation of the resource dictates we find a way to release as many of these fish in as healthy a state as possible.
Redfish in the Surf
Spring is the time for the fish to begin showing up in the surf. Schools of baitfish make their way north up the Atlantic coast, and predator fish follow right behind. It’s sort of like a moving cafeteria to these predators – food on the hoof so to speak. Menhaden and mullet, the two big “M’s” of the baitfish world, are followed by a variety of fish. Cobia and tarpon are arguably the most sought after. Redfish are mostly ignored during this time of year.
Spring is the time for the fish to begin showing up in the surf. Schools of baitfish make their way north up the Atlantic coast, and predator fish follow right behind. It’s sort of like a moving cafeteria to these predators – food on the hoof so to speak. Menhaden and mullet, the two big “M’s” of the baitfish world, are followed by a variety of fish. Cobia and tarpon are arguably the most sought after. Redfish are mostly ignored during this time of year.
Kingfish Baits
Up and down the east coast, as tournaments occur literally every weekend, kingfish anglers all have their favorite baits. We’re talking natural baits here – not artificials. Lures, plugs and chuggers will work from time to time, but by far the preferred baits are live.
Up and down the east coast, as tournaments occur literally every weekend, kingfish anglers all have their favorite baits. We’re talking natural baits here – not artificials. Lures, plugs and chuggers will work from time to time, but by far the preferred baits are live.
Springtime Pogie Fishing
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.
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.
What’s the Best Bait for Spotted Seatrout?
Sometimes the best bait for spotted seatrout will be different in different areas. Here are some favorite best baits for spotted seatrout.
Sometimes the best bait for spotted seatrout will be different in different areas. Here are some favorite best baits for spotted seatrout.
In the Chum Line
Chumming for fish will increase your catch. Try some chum next time you go. Put a chum bag over and see the results.
Chumming for fish will increase your catch. Try some chum next time you go. Put a chum bag over and see the results.
What Kind of Leader Do I Need?
But the importance is not so much whether to use one or not (we almost always need one), rather it is what kind of leader to use. Three basic choices are monofilament, fluorocarbon, or steel, or some combination or derivative of these three.
But the importance is not so much whether to use one or not (we almost always need one), rather it is what kind of leader to use. Three basic choices are monofilament, fluorocarbon, or steel, or some combination or derivative of these three.
Acres of Bait
Catching Bait, Buying Bait, What Kind of Bait to Use, Fishing
Catching Bait, Buying Bait, What Kind of Bait to Use, Fishing
Four Favorite Seatrout Lures
Here are four seatrout lures that I like to use. All of them catch fish at various times
Here are four seatrout lures that I like to use. All of them catch fish at various times
The Right Hook
Knowing the sizing and naming conventions of the major categories of hooks can help make your selection an easier task. Yes, Virginia, the type of hook you select does make a difference, and hook selection depends on the species of fish being sought.
Knowing the sizing and naming conventions of the major categories of hooks can help make your selection an easier task. Yes, Virginia, the type of hook you select does make a difference, and hook selection depends on the species of fish being sought.
Bass Pro Shops Snap Swivel
Bass Pro Shops Snap Swivel
Bass Pro Shops Snap Swivel
Pump and Wind
As I watch a lot of people who fish on my boat, it becomes evident that the actual process of reeling a fish in – that is “fighting” a fish – is new to most of them. The tendency is for them to simply start winding the reel handle regardless of what the fish is doing. Lots of reels end up with line so twisted it almost has to be replaced.
As I watch a lot of people who fish on my boat, it becomes evident that the actual process of reeling a fish in – that is “fighting” a fish – is new to most of them. The tendency is for them to simply start winding the reel handle regardless of what the fish is doing. Lots of reels end up with line so twisted it almost has to be replaced.
Flounder on Artificials
It would appear that a flounder, lying on the bottom waiting for food, would not be a very aggressive fish, one wiling to reach out and grab a lure. I spend most of my time looking for flounder with live bait, but I was surprised at their aggressiveness when presented with an artificial bait like a grub.
It would appear that a flounder, lying on the bottom waiting for food, would not be a very aggressive fish, one wiling to reach out and grab a lure. I spend most of my time looking for flounder with live bait, but I was surprised at their aggressiveness when presented with an artificial bait like a grub.
Buy a Boat
Someone once said that the two happiest days of a man's life are (1) when he buys a boat, and (2) when he sells that boat. Buying a fishing boat.
Someone once said that the two happiest days of a man's life are (1) when he buys a boat, and (2) when he sells that boat. Buying a fishing boat.
Fiddling for Bait
So it was that we devised a way to catch our own bait this particular day. We actually drew up plans and constructed a method that we had both heard about but never attempted. We were going to catch our weight in fiddler crabs! Yes, those little sideways running dudes that roam the sandy flats at low tide were prime bait at this time of year. The sheepshead bite was on and fiddlers were like a steak dinner to them.
So it was that we devised a way to catch our own bait this particular day. We actually drew up plans and constructed a method that we had both heard about but never attempted. We were going to catch our weight in fiddler crabs! Yes, those little sideways running dudes that roam the sandy flats at low tide were prime bait at this time of year. The sheepshead bite was on and fiddlers were like a steak dinner to them.
Cleaning a Redfish
Here is step by step pictoral that shows you the basics of cleaning a redfish.
Here is step by step pictoral that shows you the basics of cleaning a redfish.
Which Fishing Sinker Do I Use?
Here are the three sinkers I use in my fishing. They fit every situation I am in. Here is how I use them and how I tie them on. Fishing weights and sinkers help catch fish if they are used properly.
Here are the three sinkers I use in my fishing. They fit every situation I am in. Here is how I use them and how I tie them on. Fishing weights and sinkers help catch fish if they are used properly.
Keep Bait Shrimp Alive With...
A simple how to on keeping bait shrimp alive without water, from your About.com guide
A simple how to on keeping bait shrimp alive without water, from your About.com guide
How to Tie a Wire Leader
a simple how to on removing twist from your line, fromyour about.com guide
a simple how to on removing twist from your line, fromyour about.com guide
Mangrove Snapper
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 for Florida keys fishing to catch mangrove snapper now on the Florida 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 for Florida keys fishing to catch mangrove snapper now on the Florida Keys.
How to Hook a Live Shrimp
Here are three ways to hook a live shrimp to a jig head for inshore saltwater fishing
Here are three ways to hook a live shrimp to a jig head for inshore saltwater fishing
Line Size Makes a Difference
You can catch more fish on smaller line if you know how to do it!
You can catch more fish on smaller line if you know how to do it!
Swivel Gallery
Swivel Gallery
Swivel Gallery
Safe to Fish Offshore
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 and think about just what a small boat is and what it is not.
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 and think about just what a small boat is and what it is not.
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.
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.
Spinning and Bait-casting
The easiest outfit for newcomers to the angling world to use is usually a spin-cast or spinning rod and reel. Learning to operate and cast with one of these outfits is relatively painless, and certainly free of backlashes and tangles. These are the ones that most anglers use as they begin to learn how to fish.
The easiest outfit for newcomers to the angling world to use is usually a spin-cast or spinning rod and reel. Learning to operate and cast with one of these outfits is relatively painless, and certainly free of backlashes and tangles. These are the ones that most anglers use as they begin to learn how to fish.
Braided Line Solutions
Braided line versus monofilament line. What are the differences?
Braided line versus monofilament line. What are the differences?
Wading for Tailing Reds
I swung one leg over the boat in anticipation, and as I lingered on the gunnel, I thought of all the times I had passed up this particular flat thinking that it would be too hard to fish. I swung my other leg over and eased into the knee deep water to begin what would be forty-five minutes of sheer pleasure. We were surrounded by small triangular shapes protruding from the water and waving back and forth.
I swung one leg over the boat in anticipation, and as I lingered on the gunnel, I thought of all the times I had passed up this particular flat thinking that it would be too hard to fish. I swung my other leg over and eased into the knee deep water to begin what would be forty-five minutes of sheer pleasure. We were surrounded by small triangular shapes protruding from the water and waving back and forth.
Gulf Grouper Fishing
Fall is time for gag and red grouper fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Savvy anglers catch limits every day.
Fall is time for gag and red grouper fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Savvy anglers catch limits every day.
Learn to Fish on Every Trip
You can learn something about fishing on every fishing trip you make. It's what helps you become a better fisherman! Study, fish, and keep a fishing log!
You can learn something about fishing on every fishing trip you make. It's what helps you become a better fisherman! Study, fish, and keep a fishing log!
Kahle Fish Hook
Fish Hook Gallery of Pictures - Types of Hooks
Fish Hook Gallery of Pictures - Types of Hooks
Looking for Fish
Whether you are headed for a weekend trip looking for a new fishing location, or simply exploring more of your local area, you can help your overall catch rate by being prepared.
Whether you are headed for a weekend trip looking for a new fishing location, or simply exploring more of your local area, you can help your overall catch rate by being prepared.
Choosing Your Fishing Bait
One of the biggest decisions you will make as you head out fishing is choosing which bait you will use. The whole idea behind bait is to attract a fish and entice him to eat that bait. So, making the right bait choice can often mean the difference between success and failure on the water.
One of the biggest decisions you will make as you head out fishing is choosing which bait you will use. The whole idea behind bait is to attract a fish and entice him to eat that bait. So, making the right bait choice can often mean the difference between success and failure on the water.
The Right Terminal Tackle
Bottom fishing, whether inshore or in deep offshore waters, necessarily means making a choice on the terminal tackle you plan to use. Many anglers catch fewer fish as a result of a poor choice or no choice at all.
Bottom fishing, whether inshore or in deep offshore waters, necessarily means making a choice on the terminal tackle you plan to use. Many anglers catch fewer fish as a result of a poor choice or no choice at all.
Casting to a Tailing Redfish
There are many anglers who claim to never have seen a tailing redfish. I think it turns out that these anglers may have actually seen some, but just didn’t know what they were seeing at the time. They can generally be found in a low water condition, either on an outgoing or an incoming tide, moving along the edge of oyster or bars. The crabs and other crustaceans that inhabit these areas are a favorite food source.
There are many anglers who claim to never have seen a tailing redfish. I think it turns out that these anglers may have actually seen some, but just didn’t know what they were seeing at the time. They can generally be found in a low water condition, either on an outgoing or an incoming tide, moving along the edge of oyster or bars. The crabs and other crustaceans that inhabit these areas are a favorite food source.
Wahoo - The Speeding Bullet
Wahoo are arguably the fastest fish in the ocean, capable of ripping hundreds of yards of line off a reel in mere seconds. Catching them and eating them is a favorite Texas sport.
Wahoo are arguably the fastest fish in the ocean, capable of ripping hundreds of yards of line off a reel in mere seconds. Catching them and eating them is a favorite Texas sport.
Penn Slammer 460 Spinning Reel
The Penn Slammer 460 is one of Penn's top spinning reels with six ball bearings and an all metal housing.
The Penn Slammer 460 is one of Penn's top spinning reels with six ball bearings and an all metal housing.
Two Lures for Trout
I was presented with an interesting dilemma on a recent trip. I was in a school of seatrout on a falling tide and I could catch them on either of two lures that I had. One was a blue and silver suspending Rapala. The other was a swim tail grub on a jig head in an electric chicken color.
I was presented with an interesting dilemma on a recent trip. I was in a school of seatrout on a falling tide and I could catch them on either of two lures that I had. One was a blue and silver suspending Rapala. The other was a swim tail grub on a jig head in an electric chicken color.
Head Boat Fishing
In this piece we are looking at another method available to the boatless, albeit a little more expensive. I'm talking about charter boat fishing, and more specifically, head boat fishing. Available at most any coastal location, these head boats (some call them party boats) take anywhere from 10 to as many as 100 fishermen on a bottom or drift fishing trip lasting from a half day to as many as four days. Trips like these range from $30 to as much as $200 per person depending on the trip.
In this piece we are looking at another method available to the boatless, albeit a little more expensive. I'm talking about charter boat fishing, and more specifically, head boat fishing. Available at most any coastal location, these head boats (some call them party boats) take anywhere from 10 to as many as 100 fishermen on a bottom or drift fishing trip lasting from a half day to as many as four days. Trips like these range from $30 to as much as $200 per person depending on the trip.
Tripletail Hunting
Similar to hunting for game, fishing for tripletail in the late summer is a matter of getting to where they live. If you can get to the places they frequent, you are likely to find one or more, and late summer is the time for some big ones along the southeast US coast.
Similar to hunting for game, fishing for tripletail in the late summer is a matter of getting to where they live. If you can get to the places they frequent, you are likely to find one or more, and late summer is the time for some big ones along the southeast US coast.
Fishing with Pogies
A favorite bait for most all Atlantic Coast fishermen is the menhaden shad, also known as the pogey. Here are some tips on how to fish with them.
A favorite bait for most all Atlantic Coast fishermen is the menhaden shad, also known as the pogey. Here are some tips on how to fish with them.
How Big Can a Redfish Grow
How big can a redfish grow? My son, Tom, along with Jason Marsh and Jonathon Richard from Jacksonville were pondering that question this week.
How big can a redfish grow? My son, Tom, along with Jason Marsh and Jonathon Richard from Jacksonville were pondering that question this week.
Huge Red Drum in Inlets
Up and down the eastern seaboard of the United States, huge red drum (redfish) can be caught in the fall by just about anyone willing to soak a bait on the bottom and wait. These bruisers congregate in the channels in the fall months, and light tackle is definitely NOT the way to go to catch one.
Up and down the eastern seaboard of the United States, huge red drum (redfish) can be caught in the fall by just about anyone willing to soak a bait on the bottom and wait. These bruisers congregate in the channels in the fall months, and light tackle is definitely NOT the way to go to catch one.
All About Redfish
The redfish or red drum has become one of the most sought after fish on the Gulf and Atlantic shores. Primarily an inshore fish, it became popular as a food fish after being offered as blackened redfish in New Orleans restaurants. It became popular as a game fish as more former bass tournament anglers got turned on to inshore saltwater fishing. It now is the target of numerous professional redfish tournaments. Here are some articles and information on catching these beautiful spot tail bass.
The redfish or red drum has become one of the most sought after fish on the Gulf and Atlantic shores. Primarily an inshore fish, it became popular as a food fish after being offered as blackened redfish in New Orleans restaurants. It became popular as a game fish as more former bass tournament anglers got turned on to inshore saltwater fishing. It now is the target of numerous professional redfish tournaments. Here are some articles and information on catching these beautiful spot tail bass.
All About Tackle
Tips, suggestions and how to information about saltwater fishing tackle and accessories.
Tips, suggestions and how to information about saltwater fishing tackle and accessories.
Northeast Florida Redfish H...
Northeast Florida Redfish Hotspots
Northeast Florida Redfish Hotspots
Night Time Flat Fish
Now is the time to begin seeing the flounder as they move inland from their winter offshore homes. Miles of intracoastal waterways, tidal creek shorelines and flats can be found from the Northeast coast , down around Florida, all the way to Texas. Flounder can be taken with a gig and a light using this method in all of these areas, but check your local laws and regulations before starting out.
Now is the time to begin seeing the flounder as they move inland from their winter offshore homes. Miles of intracoastal waterways, tidal creek shorelines and flats can be found from the Northeast coast , down around Florida, all the way to Texas. Flounder can be taken with a gig and a light using this method in all of these areas, but check your local laws and regulations before starting out.
Circle Hook
Fishing Hook Gallery of Pictures - Types of Hooks
Fishing Hook Gallery of Pictures - Types of Hooks
How to Catch a Gag Grouper
Gag grouper are the most common grouper up and down the east coast of the US. Here is a profile on gag grouper
Gag grouper are the most common grouper up and down the east coast of the US. Here is a profile on gag grouper
Be a Line Watcher
When you talk about a fish biting, most people envision a substantial jerk on their rod from the fish. But, sometimes that jerk can be subtle and sometimes even undetectable if you are not watching your line.
When you talk about a fish biting, most people envision a substantial jerk on their rod from the fish. But, sometimes that jerk can be subtle and sometimes even undetectable if you are not watching your line.
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.
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.
Georgia’s Summer Whiting
Whiting, Southern Kingfish, menticirrhus americanus; whatever the name, some would argue that the common whiting found along Georgia’s coastal waters and beaches are not worth pursuing. Those anglers who would take that stance are missing not only some of the fastest fishing around when the bite is on, but also some fine eating fare.
Whiting, Southern Kingfish, menticirrhus americanus; whatever the name, some would argue that the common whiting found along Georgia’s coastal waters and beaches are not worth pursuing. Those anglers who would take that stance are missing not only some of the fastest fishing around when the bite is on, but also some fine eating fare.
Knot Tying with Braided Line
Knowing which fishing knot to use can make using braided line easy. Otherwise, your fishing knots will come apart.
Knowing which fishing knot to use can make using braided line easy. Otherwise, your fishing knots will come apart.
Fishing a Jig Head
There are a lot of terminal tackle choices on the market. Some are simple; some are complicated. All can be as expensive as you would like them to be. My personal choice for most of my inshore fishing (with natural bait or with a grub) is a jig head.
There are a lot of terminal tackle choices on the market. Some are simple; some are complicated. All can be as expensive as you would like them to be. My personal choice for most of my inshore fishing (with natural bait or with a grub) is a jig head.
Circle Hooks to the Rescue!
As a catch and release fisherman I am always concerned about the welfare of the fish I release. So it is with a great deal of interest that I fished this last trip using circle hooks. These hooks have been around for a long time, but only recently have they been used to rescue and improve catch and release survival.
As a catch and release fisherman I am always concerned about the welfare of the fish I release. So it is with a great deal of interest that I fished this last trip using circle hooks. These hooks have been around for a long time, but only recently have they been used to rescue and improve catch and release survival.
Before You Buy a Casting Rod
Buying a new rod can be an exercise in futility if you don't do your homework before you shop. Whether you are looking for the best rod or the cheapest rod - and they are not necessarily mutually exclusive - you need to think about how the rod will be used. Here are some ideas to consider as you search for the rod you need.
Buying a new rod can be an exercise in futility if you don't do your homework before you shop. Whether you are looking for the best rod or the cheapest rod - and they are not necessarily mutually exclusive - you need to think about how the rod will be used. Here are some ideas to consider as you search for the rod you need.
Lessons from a Redfish Expert
Catching redfish with an expert can teach a number of lessons to anglers who pay attention!
Catching redfish with an expert can teach a number of lessons to anglers who pay attention!
Pounding the Flounder
Summer fishing, among other things, means flounder. Whether catching them on hook and line or gigging them at night in shallow water, flounder are making an otherwise ho- hum summer fishing season interesting. We fished the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) this past week and found good numbers of flounder willing to eat mud minnows and plastic grubs.
Summer fishing, among other things, means flounder. Whether catching them on hook and line or gigging them at night in shallow water, flounder are making an otherwise ho- hum summer fishing season interesting. We fished the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) this past week and found good numbers of flounder willing to eat mud minnows and plastic grubs.
Live Bait fish Hook
Fish Hook Gallery of Pictures - Types of Hooks
Fish Hook Gallery of Pictures - Types of Hooks
Aberdeen Fish Hook
Hook Gallery of Pictures - Types of Hooks
Hook Gallery of Pictures - Types of Hooks
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish) on a Party Boat
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish) on a Party Boat
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish) on a Party Boat
South Florida Dolphin
Leave it to me to create a controversy in areas I never meant to wander. Many of you wrote me concerning
Leave it to me to create a controversy in areas I never meant to wander. Many of you wrote me concerning
South Georgia Inshore Fishing
I took the opportunity in late March to do some fish finding in South Georgia. From the St Marys River on the border with Florida, north to the Satilla River, there are fish just waiting to be caught there. We caught redfish and seatrou all day long. The trout were schooling on oyster bars.
I took the opportunity in late March to do some fish finding in South Georgia. From the St Marys River on the border with Florida, north to the Satilla River, there are fish just waiting to be caught there. We caught redfish and seatrou all day long. The trout were schooling on oyster bars.
O'Shaunessy Fish Hook
Fishing Hook Gallery of Pictures - Types of fishing Hooks
Fishing Hook Gallery of Pictures - Types of fishing Hooks
Trolling for Grouper
The Southeastern United States provide the best grouper fishing in the world, and they can be taken by any number of means. From gag grouper in at little as ten to twelve feet of water to the mighty warsaw grouper in several hundred feet of water , all grouper tend to like the same types of baits and presentations whether they are presented on the bottom or by trolling. Just remember, big bait, big fish, small bait, small fish.
The Southeastern United States provide the best grouper fishing in the world, and they can be taken by any number of means. From gag grouper in at little as ten to twelve feet of water to the mighty warsaw grouper in several hundred feet of water , all grouper tend to like the same types of baits and presentations whether they are presented on the bottom or by trolling. Just remember, big bait, big fish, small bait, small fish.
It's Time for a New Boat
Some anglers buy one boat and it becomes their fishing platform for many years. Others trade boats almost yearly, always looking for that something different. I guess I fall at least partially into the latter category, because I recently did just that. I traded boats – actually I sold a bass boat and bought a new boat – because there was something new that I wanted.
Some anglers buy one boat and it becomes their fishing platform for many years. Others trade boats almost yearly, always looking for that something different. I guess I fall at least partially into the latter category, because I recently did just that. I traded boats – actually I sold a bass boat and bought a new boat – because there was something new that I wanted.
Venting a Deep Water Fish
Over the years I have caught many fish from water deeper than about ninety feet that come to the surface with their stomach protruding from their mouth like a big balloon. Not doing my research, I though it was an air bladder, and while I knew it had to be vented, I never really studied the best way to accomplish the task.
Over the years I have caught many fish from water deeper than about ninety feet that come to the surface with their stomach protruding from their mouth like a big balloon. Not doing my research, I though it was an air bladder, and while I knew it had to be vented, I never really studied the best way to accomplish the task.
Product Review - Shimano Symetre Spinning Reels
This is a mid-price range reel from Shimano that really works as well its higher priced cousins.
This is a mid-price range reel from Shimano that really works as well its higher priced cousins.
Hook Setting
When and How to Set a Hook on a Fish
When and How to Set a Hook on a Fish
Jigging the Mangroves - Saltwater Fishing
Mangroves are found all over the world in subtropical and tropical waters: the southern half of Florida, Texas, Mexico and the Caribbean. And fishing these mangroves with jigs can provide some of the most productive fishing to be found.
Mangroves are found all over the world in subtropical and tropical waters: the southern half of Florida, Texas, Mexico and the Caribbean. And fishing these mangroves with jigs can provide some of the most productive fishing to be found.
Stand Up Rods
Stand up rods came on the scene many years ago, but only in the last several years have they become immensely popular. These short, fast taper rods offer the angler the opportunity to literally go one-on-one with some awfully hard fighting fish. And the shortness of the rod makes the fight even more personal.
Stand up rods came on the scene many years ago, but only in the last several years have they become immensely popular. These short, fast taper rods offer the angler the opportunity to literally go one-on-one with some awfully hard fighting fish. And the shortness of the rod makes the fight even more personal.
Fishing the Backwater
Saltwater marshes are a part of the estuary system, the nursery if you will, for a variety of fish. They are comprised of a number of winding creeks, sloughs, and flats that change dramatically with the incoming and outgoing tide.
Saltwater marshes are a part of the estuary system, the nursery if you will, for a variety of fish. They are comprised of a number of winding creeks, sloughs, and flats that change dramatically with the incoming and outgoing tide.
Full Product Review Mitchell 300X Spinning Reel
Mitchell 300X Spinning Reel Product Review: fish fight florida east coast reel guide worm gear trilene
Mitchell 300X Spinning Reel Product Review: fish fight florida east coast reel guide worm gear trilene
Making Custom Fishing Rods
Everyone has seen them. Those hand wrapped beauties in the rod holders just begging to be handled. A
Everyone has seen them. Those hand wrapped beauties in the rod holders just begging to be handled. A
Salmon Mooching
Salmon Mooching on the west coast is what east coast anglers call drift fishing. With some subtle but important differences, mooching is just that – drift fishing. Salmon fishermen up and down the Pacific coast are as avid as any land-locked bass angler, perhaps even more. They take their salmon fishing or salmon mooching seriously, and when the season opens, the lives of whole cities of people along the coast turn to the fish and the fishing.
Salmon Mooching on the west coast is what east coast anglers call drift fishing. With some subtle but important differences, mooching is just that – drift fishing. Salmon fishermen up and down the Pacific coast are as avid as any land-locked bass angler, perhaps even more. They take their salmon fishing or salmon mooching seriously, and when the season opens, the lives of whole cities of people along the coast turn to the fish and the fishing.
Weakfish Raritan Beach, NJ
Weakfish from Raritan Beach, NJ
Weakfish from Raritan Beach, NJ
Ultralight Spinning Reel
Ultralights are usually reels that handle six pound test line or less. Some reels are actually designed for 2 pound test line. Prices vary for these little guys, as does quality and saltwater resistance.
Ultralights are usually reels that handle six pound test line or less. Some reels are actually designed for 2 pound test line. Prices vary for these little guys, as does quality and saltwater resistance.
Mutton Snapper Ledges
Deep jigging for mutton snapper on the Florida Keys can be very productive if you get the right water and wind conditions
Deep jigging for mutton snapper on the Florida Keys can be very productive if you get the right water and wind conditions
The Annual Shad Run
American and hickory shad are on the move and catchable each spring. Their annual spawning rite takes them upstream in every river with saltwater access. This spring is no different, and the run appears to be larger than normal.
American and hickory shad are on the move and catchable each spring. Their annual spawning rite takes them upstream in every river with saltwater access. This spring is no different, and the run appears to be larger than normal.
Boat Launching and Boat Ramp Tips
The boat launch or boat ramp on a nice weekend can be a real hassle not only for you but for the other boaters waiting to launch their boats. Just a small amount of advanced preparation and planning can make the whole process painless and quick.
The boat launch or boat ramp on a nice weekend can be a real hassle not only for you but for the other boaters waiting to launch their boats. Just a small amount of advanced preparation and planning can make the whole process painless and quick.
Seatrout Hideaway
Seatrout are known for their habits. If you catch some seatrout in a particular location, chances are really good that you can find them there again in the same location on the same tide. Many seatrout anglers depend on these habits to be assured of a good catch.
Seatrout are known for their habits. If you catch some seatrout in a particular location, chances are really good that you can find them there again in the same location on the same tide. Many seatrout anglers depend on these habits to be assured of a good catch.
Catching Beeliners
From Cape Hatteras, NC, to as far south as Brazil, the vermillion snapper is a reef staple for both commercial and recreational anglers. Known in areas of the southern Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico states as beeliners, these fish are a charter captain’s best friend. When other fish don’t cooperate, beeliners fill the fish box.
From Cape Hatteras, NC, to as far south as Brazil, the vermillion snapper is a reef staple for both commercial and recreational anglers. Known in areas of the southern Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico states as beeliners, these fish are a charter captain’s best friend. When other fish don’t cooperate, beeliners fill the fish box.
Georgia's Year-Round Redfish
Catch redfish all year long on the Georgia coast. Lots of angler do, but lots also miss out on a great fishery.
Catch redfish all year long on the Georgia coast. Lots of angler do, but lots also miss out on a great fishery.
Kayak Fishing
Kayak fishing is growing at an amazing rate. This relatively new fishing sport is becoming more and more popular every day. Areas where I used to fish and have the water all to myself are now being regularly sought by kayak fishermen
Kayak fishing is growing at an amazing rate. This relatively new fishing sport is becoming more and more popular every day. Areas where I used to fish and have the water all to myself are now being regularly sought by kayak fishermen
Catch Striped Bass
good action with big striped bass up to 44 inches was happening at the Horseshoe (general area: 27200/42820) in upper Delaware Bay by chunking bunker. Other good locations to chunk outsized striped bass include the upper end of 20-Foot Slough (27157/42828) and the north tip of 60-Foot Slough at Loran C 27173/42800.
good action with big striped bass up to 44 inches was happening at the Horseshoe (general area: 27200/42820) in upper Delaware Bay by chunking bunker. Other good locations to chunk outsized striped bass include the upper end of 20-Foot Slough (27157/42828) and the north tip of 60-Foot Slough at Loran C 27173/42800.
Fishing Ledges
Learn how to fish a deep water ledge. These tips can help you anchor, drift or troll properly over this deep water structure.
Learn how to fish a deep water ledge. These tips can help you anchor, drift or troll properly over this deep water structure.
Bulls Crashing the Bait
Nothing can be quite as exciting as watching a bull dolphin streaking through the air headed at a right angle for your trolling spread! And nothing can cause quite as much shear panic and confusion as when several of these big bulls all hit at the same time!
Nothing can be quite as exciting as watching a bull dolphin streaking through the air headed at a right angle for your trolling spread! And nothing can cause quite as much shear panic and confusion as when several of these big bulls all hit at the same time!
Garmin GPS 12
Garmin has put a lot of product in a small package. The GPS 12 is arguably the most popular hand held GPS unit. It comes with a nice array of add on options, including a small plastic console mount and a cigarette lighter power cord to save you on batteries.
Garmin has put a lot of product in a small package. The GPS 12 is arguably the most popular hand held GPS unit. It comes with a nice array of add on options, including a small plastic console mount and a cigarette lighter power cord to save you on batteries.
Trout on the Flats
We were fishing Florida Bay out of Flamingo in the Everglades National Park, fishing for seatrout over the grass flats just south and east of Carl Ross (Sandy) Key. We had been drifting with the incoming tide over a stretch about 200 yards long, catching trout on live shrimp and popping corks. The turtle grass in the water in this area makes it very difficult to fish with plugs or jigs, so we opted for shrimp.
We were fishing Florida Bay out of Flamingo in the Everglades National Park, fishing for seatrout over the grass flats just south and east of Carl Ross (Sandy) Key. We had been drifting with the incoming tide over a stretch about 200 yards long, catching trout on live shrimp and popping corks. The turtle grass in the water in this area makes it very difficult to fish with plugs or jigs, so we opted for shrimp.
Steve Johnson and His Spotted Redfish - Side 2
Steve Johnson and His Spotted Redfish - Side 2
Steve Johnson and His Spotted Redfish - Side 2
Mangrove Snapper Tactics
Tagged as the most wary fish when it comes to a baited hook, here are some tips on how to catch mangrove snapper
Tagged as the most wary fish when it comes to a baited hook, here are some tips on how to catch mangrove snapper
Catching Dungeness Crabs
Catching Dungeness Crab on the Oregon Coast is a year-round sport in the estuaries, coastal rivers and tidal bays. In the ocean, crab season is closed from August 15th through November 30th. The best weather to go in is mild to sunny weather. Sustained rains bring fresh water. They are salt-water creatures and heavy rains force them out to sea because of the sudden lack of salt water.
Catching Dungeness Crab on the Oregon Coast is a year-round sport in the estuaries, coastal rivers and tidal bays. In the ocean, crab season is closed from August 15th through November 30th. The best weather to go in is mild to sunny weather. Sustained rains bring fresh water. They are salt-water creatures and heavy rains force them out to sea because of the sudden lack of salt water.
The Versatile Jig
Jigs are the most versatile lure in your tackle box.
Jigs are the most versatile lure in your tackle box.
Sharpen a Filet Knife
a simple how to on sharpening filet knives, fromyour about.com guide
a simple how to on sharpening filet knives, fromyour about.com guide