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My braided line keeps breaking when casting or fighting a fish.

Answer: It sounds like one of the guides on your fishing rod might have a chip or…

I am looking to purchase a tackle box, but I have always had a problem with the hinges breaking.

Answer: Yes, don't buy a tackle box with hinges. Most tackle boxes sold today are…

Fishy Spots

Allen Creek

As fall turns into winter, some of the North Bay spots we fish in the coldest months…

Finding Spillways...

I'm really lucky to live in an old neighborhood called Crescent Heights in Saint…

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Using Google Earth to Find Fish

I got into trouble on a local fishing forum site once. The crime? I gave away a…

History of Ft. Desoto

Fort Desoto is a place that's been attracting campers and fishers for a long time;…

Recent How TO's

Using GoogleEarth to Find Fish Part II

This is the second article we're writing about the incredible program called…

Capt. Rick Grassett’s Fishing Forecast for February 2012

On sunny afternoons this Feburary, you are likely to find reds and trout on shallow…

Great Products & Services

Yamamoto's Custom Baits

I was just talking to a tackle shop retailer about how he determines inventory…

Fish Art by Cliff Moore

Creative talent is something you're just born with. For almost three decades our…

Tasty Recipes

Flounder in Pecan Butter Recipe-Cracker Food!

When the fall and winter cools down the air and water, two things arrive. First, the…

Basic Bakes

Scott's "Cracker Food" is quickly becoming a favorite among our readership. What…

Fishing Politics

Lead Fishing Tackle is Not a Factor in Eagle Deaths

Just as those opposed to recreational fishing continue their assault via Catch…

Revisionism and Reform

A recent national opinion piece jointly written by Lee Crockett of Pew Environment…

FWC Regulations

Freshwater Regulations

Black Bass are the most popular of all target species. Apply for your license and access vast information about freshwater regulations.

Saltwater Regulations

License revenue supports our sport. This connection to FWC lets you get your saltwater fishing license online and much more.

Hunting Regulations

Fishing is hunting. If deer and turkey are on your list of targets, this excellent FWC site offers online licenses and typical excellent FWC content.

Fishing in the Keys

Islamorada Hump

Taking advantage of calm seas and light breezes, my clients Nathan Eolvin, his…

A Legend named Greg Poland

Time goes by quickly when you're having fun (or so 'they' say, whoever the heck…

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