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What are swimbaits and why are they effective for targeting red snapper? Swim baits are a popular type of fishing lure that imitate the natural movement of baitfish. They are designed to attract predatory fish like red snapper by mimicking...

Understanding Barracuda Barracuda, with their torpedo-shaped bodies and razor-sharp teeth, are a formidable target. They are known for their aggressive strikes and powerful runs, making them a favorite among sport fishermen. Over the years, I've learned that understanding their behavior...

More Wahoo in the box Fishing effectively for wahoo in Florida and the Bahamas involves understanding both regional regulations and effective tactics. In Florida, the regulations for wahoo fishing are straightforward: there is no minimum size limit, and the daily...

Slow Pitch Jigging System Origins of Slow Jigging  Slow Pitch jigging is a technique who's origins can be traced back more specific to Japan back in 2010 when select hardcore and devoted light tackle anglers were looking for a way...

 Casting Artificial Lures for Cobia  As a seasoned saltwater angler and contributor to Florida Sport Fishing magazine, I've had the pleasure of sharing my experiences and knowledge with fellow fishing enthusiasts for nearly 2 decades. Today, I want to discuss an...

Casting Artificial Lures for Yellowfin Tuna  Hey, it's Capt. Carlos here and today we'll be venturing into the open seas to chase one of the most prized game fish – the yellowfin tuna. We'll be focusing on using artificial lures like slow...

 Bahamas High Speed Wahoo Fishing Every year around the Fort Lauderdale Intl Boat show in South Florida the air temperature begins to drop and the winter wahoo migration commences. This marks not only favorable and comfortable trick or treating conditions for the...

Deep Drop Fishing The islands of the Bahamas, located north of Cuba and just northwest of Hispanolia, consists of over 700 islands all which feature fertile deep dropping grounds nearby. Less than a few miles from Nassau, the country's capital,...

Ike Jime  In over 3 decades of fishing both saltwater and freshwater throughout Florida and Caribbean waters, I've felt that I had a fairly good grasp on how the "freshest fish" should taste. I've been blessed in to experience a mix of...

Fishing on Florida's Patch Reefs  Summertime in South Florida brings heavy humidity & rising water temperatures for ideal snapper fishing in local coastal waters. I have been fortunate to call South Florida home for most of my life and am...