That’s the simple rhythm anglers hope to experience when tossing twitchbaits to saltwater predators. During the spring season, it happens with regularity, especially over grassy flats and oyster beds where other lures dare not venture. […]
As a Gulf Coast native, I have an intimate understanding of how integral saltwater fishing, both recreational and commercial, is to the social, cultural, and economic life of our nation’s coastal communities. And today I […]
In July 2017, NOAA awarded $250,000 in funding to The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Hawai‘i to continue activities and efforts to manage coral reefs and watersheds in West Hawai‘i. This award builds upon the partnership between […]
Savage might have missed the boat with their Bat lure, but their Surf Walker does have a look and action that is totally different than other top water lures. It is made with a long […]
Few fish demand more attention along the panhandle of Florida than cobia. Cobia winter over in south Florida and migrate up the Atlantic and Gulf coasts as the water temperature begins to rise in early […]
Nola.com reported this 1st: An angler fishing the Gulf of Mexico out of Venice Tuesday caught the 10th-largest yellowfin tuna ever brought to scales in Louisiana. Wade Wells, a captain for Mexican Gulf Fishing Company, took […]
Yamaha Marine Group has announced that the F150 and the F175 are now available in models with digital electronic control (DEC). The best-selling, most renowned motor in Yamaha’s history, the F150, and its bigger brother […]
A new method of fishing for Pacific swordfish off the West Coast is proving its value to both fishermen and protected species. As part of its effort to maximize economic benefits while minimizing non-target catch, […]
There’s more than one way to rig a live bait…here are a few of the best! Fishing with live bait is an extremely effective technique for catching a wide range of gamefish, and Florida’s own […]
This analysis has been updated to reflect the most recent information. Fishermen along the southeastern U.S. coast report that after years of decline, red snapper are once again plentiful. That’s why anglers are stumped by […]
American literary legend Ernest Hemingway was so enamored with Cuba that he established a winter residence in the capital of Havana from 1939 to 1960. During that period he wrote some of his most memorable […]
“I heard red snapper season is closed?” The angry offshore angler’s yell caught me off guard. He was standing at the helm of his 25 Ft. World Cat, waiting at the ramp for a buddy […]
Night time fishing is a good way to beat the summer heat and Tampa Bay offers many opportunities. Dock lights attract bait fish that attract other fish like speckled trout, redfish, snook, ladyfish and more.
My wife, Lisa, and I have been heading to the Florida Keys for a decade to enjoy our annual vacations. After a few trips, we were able to make friends with many of the locals […]
No doubt you’ve seen tarpon paired with fly fishing or bottom jigging efforts. There will certainly be times, however, based on the mood of the fish, the weather conditions, and the angler’s preferences that other […]
Fishermen who regularly fish in South Florida, including the Florida Keys, and others interested in federal fishery management issues may want to tune in as federal fishery managers meet Tuesday through Thursday of next week […]
Sea lions are known as tough, alpha-predators of the marine world. That makes them the perfect namesake for the Offshore Angler® Sea Lion Spinning Rod and Reel Combo. These rods and reels are built and […]
Kyle Curry of Captain Steamer in Cape Coral, FL lands possibly the largest Goliath Grouper ever caught on video in Stuart, FL with Captain Ben Chancey of Chew On This Charters. Goliath Grouper Fishing Charters […]
Bass Anglers are well aware that fluorocarbon line is a must-have tool because of its remarkable sensitivity as well as the fact that it sinks rapidly, driving crankbaits and other lures deeper. But fluoro fishing […]
Before I became a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) spokesperson, I was a reporter, and FWC public information coordinator Stan Kirkland was my lifeline to anything outdoors. Ever helpful and straightforward, Kirkland exemplifies […]
A landmark report produced by the Commission on Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Management was introduced during a standing-room only news event on February 13, at the 2014 Miami International Boat Show. The report presents a new […]
The February edition of ODU Magazine is finally done and ready for all. Better late than never! This edition will take you from fresh to saltwater fishing and touch a bit on African and Brazilian […]
Starting Jan. 24, Florida anglers will no longer be required to have and use a venting tool when fishing for reef fish such as snapper and grouper in Gulf of Mexico state waters. Removal of […]
Imagine for a minute you are out to sea, line wet, with about 150 feet of water separating boat from the bottom. You feel a tug. Instinct kicks in and you want to yank up […]
As the holiday season comes to a close, we begin to look to and plan for the year ahead. We have built a huge amount of momentum over the past year, and have celebrated a […]
Let’s face it, no one, single adhesive does it all, but PRO’s Soft Bait Fishing Glue shines above the rest for almost any task – whether fishing, boating, rod repair/building, or lure designing. PRO’s Soft […]
Buying the right “stuff” for the angler in your life can be a daunting task. Here’s a list of a dozen fishing gifts to bring a smile to your angler’s face. Whether you’re a professional […]
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