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Light Tackle Snapper Fishing

Conventional

It's no secret that snapper are the tastiest fish in the ocean. In Southwest Florida, our main snapper are Mangrove (Gray), Yellowtail, and American Red Snapper, with the occasional Vermilion and Lane snappers mixed in. Many anglers target snapper with some sort of heavy weighted bottom rig. While this method...

TFO Rods Presents An Interview with Founder Rick Pope

Conventional / Fly

Almost three decades ago, Rick Pope started Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO) with the mission of getting more anglers into the sport of fishing by providing high-end performance fly rods at a fraction of the competitors. The rest is history. We recently visited Rick at his ranch in central Texas to...

Jack Man – A Topwater Jack Crevalle Story

Conventional

These gear wreckers travel in packs hunting banks and bars killing anything in their way.  Speed and noise are the triggers. The faster you go and the more you make, the better.   The fishing is intense.  Once angry enough your plug or fly will be lost in an explosion...

Quick Guide To Rod Power & Rod Actions

Conventional

Understanding the difference between a rod’s “power” and “action” can make a dramatic difference in the way you fish and shop for rods. Knowing why each tool works in a particular way will help you better utilize the tools you already own, as well as determine which tools you need...

Surf Fishing the Mid-Atlantic for Big Red Drum

Conventional

The days are getting shorter, and the air is getting cooler as the Northerly winds blow through.  For Mid-Atlantic surf casters this means it’s time to target big red drum in the surf! A large number of red drum migrate to Virginias Chesapeake Bay in the spring to spawn and...

Walleye Trolling Tactics

Conventional

When trolling crankbaits for walleye, there are several key items to look at that you may not be paying attention to: How deep are the walleye’s you're trying to target? What are the walleye’s feeding on? How fast do you need to go to get a strike? These are just...

ICAST 2022 – Show Recap + New Dealer Product Reviews

Conventional / Fly

Another great ICAST in the books! It honestly feels like the last ICAST (2021) was just the other day, but we weren't complaining for the chance to get back to the Orange County Conventional Center in Orlando, Florida to see so many friends (old and new), and to show off...

Surf Fishing with the Tactical Surf Series

Conventional

Headed to the beach this summer? Whether taking a vacation, or if you happen to live near a beach, summer is a great time for surf fishing. Although, it may seem like this style of fishing is spent sitting in a chair while beach goers walk up and down the...

Converting Between Saltwater & Freshwater Fishing

Conventional

I always say that bass fishing is about the bite, while saltwater is about the fight. Not to downplay the fight of a large bass, but the drag screaming from a saltwater fish is a different feeling altogether. No matter the type of water you are fishing that day, it’s...

Early Season Perch Fishing Tactics

Conventional

Perch will usually spawn in early April thru mid-May, depending on water temperatures, and overall weather conditions.  Look for water temperatures in the 45-58 degree range and if the water remains cooler, sometimes they’ll spawn as late as early June.  I find my early season perch in deeper water around...

Skipping Docks With Frogs on the Tactical Elite Series

Conventional

Skipping docks with frogs can be a very fun way of fishing lakes loaded with docks. While a lot of anglers use wacky worms and ned rigs, skipping frog patterns can be an effective and exciting alternative to catching big bass. I use the Tactical Elite Bass 6'10 Medium Casting rod ...

Swim Jig & Lipless Crankbaits for Spring Bass Fishing

Conventional

Looking to catch a trophy bass this spring? Swim jigs and lipless crankbaits are excellent baits to use as they are extremely versatile and can be fished around many different types of cover.  Both baits can be worked shallow or deep depending on the weight of the bait, rod, line...