water temperature matters

water temperature matters

As we transition from our winter months to our spring, noticeable changes occur in water temperatures. The effects of this change can be amazing when fishing. Once we get back to the magic number of 72 degrees, things just seem to go insane. Lots of bait, which means...
Big Snook! When?

Big Snook! When?

Foundations like snookfoundation.org, give excellent information about this famed fish. Seeing the management of this species and how it has developed, starting with the 1947 seines band, is very educational. An angler can learn a lot once a fish is classified as a...
warm winter days

warm winter days

Eventually this cold for a few days, warming up for a few days, get cold again stuff will diminish. Paying attention to those days or week period of Awesomness, can be a treat worth waiting for. If you finally see that break in the weather three, four, or even better...
Finding that Honey Hole

Finding that Honey Hole

Finding great fishing areas can be difficult these days with all the pressure from so many anglers. Paying attention to the off the beat areas, can sometimes open your eyes up to a whole new opportunity to catch Mooooo-cho fish. My most recent excursion started purely...
Scout your snook

Scout your snook

Scouting your areas or shore lines to find that prize fish is so important. On days when the pressure is high or the fishing is just tough, often I’ll move around on the trolling motor and just look around. As tempting as it may be to stop and throw in a line,...
Size Matters

Size Matters

It’s great catching species that you don’t normally see in your neck of the woods. This monster had every intention of eating my 2 oz jig with a whole squid. Go getter buddy, Just so you know he’s still out there. tight lines