Jan 01

Fishing with Alan

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Once a week, and sometimes twice, I was on the water out of Flamingo. I was either with my father or I was trailering the boat down the seventy-mile trip with one or more of my high school fishing buddies. I never realized until many years later what a privilege […]

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Jan 01

Losing Stuff Outdoors

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If you go outdoors you will eventually lose things. Sometimes I think I am jinxed more than others. I have lost lots of things, from sunglasses and cell phones to rods and reels. And I won’t even think about crankbaits, spinnerbaits and other lures. I lost then […]

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Jan 01

Preaching Redfish

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I first met Walter about a year ago. My family attended his church that was meeting in a local elementary school. Walter is Walter Bennett, a pastor and church planter in North Florida. We stayed in touch and talked about fishing together but never really got around to it […]

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Jan 01

South Florida Dolphin

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Leave it to me to create a controversy in areas I never meant to wander. Many of you wrote me concerning dolphin fishing, several of you very upset that we would fish for and eat this “wonderful mammal”. So before I go into our dolphin excursion this past week, let […]

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Jan 01

Fishing On Winter Days

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Fishing on cold winter days can have some special things that are both good and bad. Some, like warm clothes and certain smells, can evoke feelings and thoughts that make you feel warm all over. And there are some special problems that the cold causes with you and your […]

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Jan 01

Catching False Albacore off the North Carolina Coast

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Along the Mid-Atlantic states – North Carolina specifically – it’s time to go catch false albacore on a fly rod. It’s fast, furious and a lot of fun! Read More
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Jan 01

An Ounce of Prevention

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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.  I take that phrase to heart.  It applies to seasickness in my world.  When I take someone fishing offshore – even inshore in some instances – I always make them take some sort of seasick prevention medication.  I prefer […]

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Jan 01

Snakes Alive While Fishing

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If you go fishing you will encounter snakes. If you leave them alone they will not bother you. They are part of nature. But one summer it seemed I had way too many close calls with snakes, from my pond to my street. I did learn some […]

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Jan 01

Fishing Partners Can Drive You Crazy!

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Fishing partners can make your trip more enjoyable or they can drive you crazy. And in tournaments they can help you or hurt you in your catch. I have been fishing a long time and have had many partners. Here are a few examples.

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Jan 01

How Can I Catch More Fish?

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Want to catch fish rather than just going fishing? These tips may help you figure out how to actually bring home the fish rather than spending the day in casting practice. Try them, they may help you.

What do you think of these tips? Do you have […]

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Jan 01

What Are the Kinds of Topwater Lures?

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There are several kinds of topwater lures available for you to use. They have different characteristics
and can be grouped into similar ones that have the same kinds of actions. Some work better in certain conditions while others seem to be better under a variety of fishing […]

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Jan 01

What Is Some Fishing Terminology?

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If you listen to fishermen you will hear a lot of stories. Some of them may be true. The terminology of fishing can be very confusing. Here is some examples of things you might hear from fishermen, and what they really mean.

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Jan 01

You Say Croppie, I’ll Say Crappie

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Around here most people pronounce it “crappie” but many say “croppie.” Either way, these fish are fun to catch and great eating no matter how you cook them. There are about as many ways to catch them as there are to cook them. You can dabble minnows […]

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Jan 01

New Hampshire Anglers Catch Florida Fish

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Beth came down from New Hampshire to catch redfish and flounder to include this 6 pounder with her step-father Mike, aboard Capt Dave Sipler’s boat the “Jettywolf“.
New Hampshire Anglers Catch Florida Fish originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 at 18:04:17.
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Jan 01

What Is Fall Turnover and How Does It Affect Fishing

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Fishermen dread the fall turnover, when cooling surface water sinks to the bottom and stirs up the lake or pond. It can make fishing terrible for a few days. What is fall turn over and how does it affect your fishing? Here are some ideas on it.

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