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The Chosen One: How to Pick the Perfect Bait
Picking the right bait for any given species is almost as challenging as deciding where to drop your line. Over the years, I’ve wrestled with this dilemma more times than I care to count. Countless lures have been tied on, cast out a few times, then snipped off and tossed aside in frustration. There are…
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5 Best Lures for Speckled Trout: A Guide to Success
There’s something downright thrilling about hooking a speckled trout. These fish are elusive, quick, and when they strike, they strike hard. For many anglers, the speckled trout is the ultimate prize—a fish that tests both your patience and skill. But let’s be real, landing one consistently isn’t just about luck. You need the right gear,…
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The Best Times to Fish the Everglades: A Guide to Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and Trout
The Everglades. Just saying the name conjures images of endless mangroves, winding waterways, and the promise of a fishing adventure unlike any other. It’s a place where you’re as likely to hook into a trophy-sized Snook as you are to see a gator lounging in the sun. But, like any great fishing destination, timing is…
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What Makes The Everglades Backcountry So Awesome?
I have often wondered why I am so intrigued by the Everglades backcountry. As a kid, I was completely obsessed with it. I studied charts for hours on end, searching for the next great spot to explore. With today’s GPS chart plotters and satellite overlays, it’s a lot easier to plan out where to venture…
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Blue Water Baptism
“Look how blue the water is!” We’ve all heard it before; heck, you’ve most likely said it yourself. That statement will haunt me for an eternity. I wish I were being dramatic, but unfortunately, I am scarred for life. This incident takes place in the Everglades, where almost all of my crazy stories come from.…
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Does More Expensive Always Equal Better?
I have been grappling with this question for years! On one hand, I wholeheartedly believe that if you buy subpar items, you get subpar results. However, that isn’t always the case. I partake in activities that can be done either very inexpensively or at a high cost. Naturally, I tend to lean towards the…
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Stick It Where It Counts
Sometimes you have to stick things in places they weren’t made for. Sound a little odd? Yeah, it does, but it could save your life. I happen to have a perfect example of this. It was consensual, of course. A Day in the Everglades Many years ago (over 30) when I was a teen, my…
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Empty The Tackle Box?Maybe?
Discover the Best Florida Flats Fishing Tips and Techniques If I had a dollar for every time I fished a hot spot that wasn’t panning out, I’m pretty sure I could retire. Countless times, I have pulled up to a spot where all the planets were aligned. Tide, perfect! Wind, perfect! Water temp, perfect! Fish,…
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Burn Permit
Poor Decisions and High School Adventures Poor decisions are a big part of growing up. I’ve made more than I care to admit. It still happens from time to time, but I have gotten much better… ish. This story comes from my high school days, a prime time for being thoughtless. It all began with…
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