“You Heard it on the Show” – Tailing Redfish Tactics

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Redfish don’t tail as much in the Tampa Bay area as they do in areas such as Charlotte Harbor, Mosquito Lagoon and Jacksonville. However, we do get our fair share of “tailers” in the upper Tampa Bay and St. Petesburg areas. Enough so that a good knowledge of how to approach these fish and present [...]

8-28-2011 – FULL SHOW – Tailing Redfish, Regional Reports…

What a fun show we had this week! We briefly discussed how to approach tailing redfish (which we’ll cover in depth with a “You Heard it on the Show” article here on the site), had some funny conversations and goof-ups, got some great fishing reports from our B3 Regional Pros and more. If you missed [...]

Kayak Report- Tampa Bay

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The story of the month of August has been “baitfish.”   Absent in many areas most of 2011, scads of juvenile and adult sardines and glass minnows have invaded Tampa Bay and the shallower grassflats of Pinellas County in the past several weeks.  Large areas of bubbled-up water are seen every day.    Mackerel, ladyfish, jacks, flounder, [...]

Product Review-Berkley Gulp Fire Tail Shrimp

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The Berkley Company has done it again! Berkley has taken proven Gulp bait and made it even better!  Let me introduce you to the Berkley Gulp and Gulp Alive three inch Fire Tail Shrimp.  We all know that Berkley Gulp works and works very well.  Now Berkley has added proven fish catching color patterns to [...]

“You Heard it on the Show” – Spanish Mackerel Tips and Tactics

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Not everyone regards these toothy critters as great game fish here in the Tampa Bay area but in late summer spanish mackerel can be a fun species to target when other more prestigious fish aren’t cooperating. Known for their blistering initial run and for being decent table fair, you can have a great day of [...]

8-21-2011 – Podcast – FULL SHOW – Mackerel Fishing Tactics and Techniques and More! Tons of Calls!

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This week we started doing our regional fishing reports with Capt. Jot Owens in the Carolinas, Capt. Tommy Derringer in NE Florida, and Capt. Chris Myers in EC Florida. We also covered mackerel fishing techniques and tackle. There were tons of calls this show so don’t miss out! [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

8-14-2011 – Podcast – Full Show – How to maintain “Your Fishing Information Network”

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Capt. Clay Eavenson and Capt. Greg McCullough discuss how to build and maintain your “fishing information network”. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

Fishing Report-Wrightsville Beach, NC 8-18-11

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I hope everybody is enjoying there summer so far and I don’t know about you, but I’m happy to see a little cooler and drier air coming in!  It will not be long before we know it and it will be fall; I can’t wait!!!  It’s still warm and the summer fishing is good; here [...]

My Coffee

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Every morning, the first part of the plan is always procurement of java bean drinks.   Honestly, it seems like there is never enough coffee.   A big segment of all society simply can’t live without it.     For the early rising angler, other chores are secondary compared to acquiring this black liquid, prized for the inside warmth [...]

Native Cooler Bags

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Native Watercraft’s “Watertrail” accessory line has a variety of choices for kayak anglers’ needs. One of the very first questions there is when it comes to a day on the water: Where will I store a fish if I “get a keeper?” Moreover, while out on the water, everyone is going to want something cold [...]