Those long nights, chasing silver until dawn are full swing. We head out on a perfect tide and the right time and experience one of the best juvenile tarpon bites I’ve experienced. Cast after cast, we stick acrobatic tarpon on the Hogy Lures Pro Tail Series. Reel: Shimano Stradic C5000XG Line: 20lb Power Pro Slick […]
hogy lures, kayak fishing, night fishing, no live bait needed, tarpon
If you’re an avid outdoorsman, there is a good chance you’ll be using knives for harvesting fresh fish or game at some point. Not only does a razor sharp blade make your job faster and easier, it also makes it much safer. My lovely wife purchased the Ken Onion Edition Knife sharpener for me a […]
gear review, ken onion, knife sharpener, Review, work sharpWorld class tarpon fishing in a metropolitan area? Miami’s got one of the state’s most consistent and explosive fisheries. I headed over to fish with Capt. Fraser Simpson to chase adult tarpon during the winter shrimp migration inside Biscayne Bay. Outgoing tides after dark trigger a biomass migration of shrimp from the shallow grass flats […]
hogy lures, miami fishing, tarponWe head into the murky depths of the Caloosahatchee River in search of the prehistoric Sawfish. With the help of Conway Charters we helped provide six Sawfish to 13 feet long for acoustic tagging research with Florida FWC. Gear List: Shimano Saragosa 8000 Shimano 8′ XH Teramar Spinning Rod 65lb Power Pro Braid 100lb Mono […]
FWC, River Monsters, sawfishI always like to kick off any trip to the keys with a bucket full of sardines on the docks of Robbie’s of Islamorada. There’s no better way to get your mind on Island Time!
It’s mid summer and we hit the beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Island chasing big snook on Hogy Lures Swimbaits in the surf. Watch as Jeff lands a stud snook on light tackle! Hogy Pro Tail Paddle Series Swimbait
captiva island, sanibel island, Sewell Rods, shimano, snookEarly summer is one of the year’s best times to plan a long-range offshore trip. Typically mild weather and minimal offshore storm activity allow anglers to safely plan a multi-day excursion far offshore. With the right planning, crew, bait and tackle, it’s possible to experience the trip of a lifetime. While a variety of grouper, […]
grouper, offshore, seavee, Sewell Rods, shimano, snapperTrolling lures and plugs is by far the most popular method for catching Mahi Mahi. Throughout the course of your day offshore, you will probably run across floating debris and vegetation. Even small items, like a drifting 5 gallon bucket can hold significant numbers of Mahi. Casting jigs and soft baits is a great way […]
dolphin, hogy lures, mahi, offshore, shimanoThousands of man-made artificial reefs dot the coastline along the Gulf and Atlantic shoreline. These locations are easily available and often well within safe limits for most boaters to reach, making them perfect for anglers new to offshore fishing. Although these areas receive a lot of angling pressure, there are certain times of the year […]
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