Hello, anglers! If you are like us, you probably have a favorite fish. Ours is the El Dorado fish, or you might know it as the dolphin instead. It is often simply called Mahi Mahi too. We can’t seem to get enough of fishing for this one, and here are a few things about the El Dorado that make it so appealing to us.
When you use the right rod with your fishing style, you can increase your success rate for catching fish. In the saltwater fishing world, being a disappointed angler is not fun. Here are tips about rods and reels that can help you to avoid your fish going free, as well as saving you time and money.
The tarpon swim along the Florida coasts, the Greater Antilles, and a few other Caribbean Islands. By learning more about this particular type of fish, you can become more skillful at tarpon fishing.
A marine GPS (Global Positioning System) unit is a great tool for any boater to have in his or her collection. GPS is an extensive network of satellites that determine a user’s location with precision and guide this person to the destination. If someone gets lost, a marine GPS unit can be life saving.
Having trouble deciding which fishing line to use? Most fishing utilizes three lines and there are certain situations when you can use each of them. Here’s more for you about when to use braid, fluorocarbon or monofilament lines.
Knots are very important in fishing yet rarely do they get the attention they deserve. The right knots can strengthen your line and help you catch more fish, so we want to bring attention to the top fishing knots here.
Have you had grouper lately? It is a part of the sea bass family and has a mild flavor that is similar to bass and halibut. Cooking grouper is simple to cook as it is quite a lean fish. Look out for the red and black types.
The waters off South Florida have some of the best deep sea fish on the planet. Various species migrate in and out at different times of the year, making it exciting year round. The pelagic species are the most sought after, and will give you a heck of a fight.
Now that you have spent hundreds of dollars on quality fishing equipment, you are ready to head out on the water. Or, are you? You had better not forget about fishing sunglasses, as they can help you catch more fish. Provided you choose the right pair for the right fishing conditions. Here are different types of polarized lenses, including Amber, and when to wear each one.
Along with it’s bright pink color, the red snapper has an appealing taste and texture. It has a mild flavor that you can enhance by frying or baking it. But first you have to fillet the red snapper. Here are the instructions:
The mere mention of saltwater fly fishing can intimidate people – but it shouldn’t! Fly fishing is a great sport that is less complicated than most people perceive it to be. As well, it is less expensive than many websites advertise it to be as they are trying to sell top-of-the-line gear at huge prices; you just have to know how to buy more affordable pieces. Here are tips for beginners in the art of saltwater fly fishing:
If you have ever fished in South Florida, you have probably heard about a crevalle jack. This fish is common and most fisherman throw them back or use them for chum. In the same family as pompanos, jack mackerels and runners, this fish does not get the same love.
For an offshore fisherman, learning how to saltwater fish is useful and is a straightforward fishing method anyone can do. There are many kinds of fish to catch by rigging your tackle for bottom fishing; in Florida, common fish include vermillion snappers, groupers, and lane snappers.
If you are in the Southeast, then you already know that flats fishing is the thing to do there. Every year, groups of anglers flock to Florida to enjoy this type of angling. Between the Big Bend southward to the Keys is an excellent region to explore for flats angling.
How do you put together a saltwater fishing rig? If you are not sure where to start or the most efficient steps, you have come to the right place for the answers.
In Miami, there is an abundance of sailfish within two miles of shore. Here are some excellent tips to help you fish successfully for them.
Once you have caught a red snapper, it is time to roast it. Alternatively, if you are only cooking the fillets, you can sauté, bake or deep fry it. Here are great ways to prepare this white fish.
It takes time to become a better fisherman. Part of the process involves learning how to pier fish. Here are beginner tips for how to fish from a pier.
There is nothing quite like the thrill of hooking a halibut. Here are some tips to help you catch more fish, and larger ones too.
So you want to catch a shark? South Florida has emerged as one of the premier destinations for this popular sport. The local navigation channels, bays, harbors and deep grassy edges of the Florida waters allow the many types of sharks to thrive. Anyone with a Florida fishing license is allowed to fish for shark, and even without a license there are many charter fishing boats to choose from.
