Fishing rods are fragile and prone to damage for a multitude of reasons. It is important to take caution when storing rods, transporting fishing rods, and using them while casting...

One of my favorite lures for saltwater fishing is the Offshore Angler Swirl Tail Grub, in combination with a jig head. I have caught countless fish on the white and...

Whether you’re spending a day at the beach with family or are an avid surf angler, you’ll want to know the best bait for surf fishing.  Fortunately, anglers fishing the...

The triggerfish, and in particular the gray triggerfish, is common along the east coast of the United States. The fish, without question, has a unique appearance because of its shape...

Chumming is one of the most effective ways to draw fish towards the boat. Without question, chumming is effective when fishing offshore and inshore but is most widely used offshore....

Everyone can enjoy fishing without needing to invest in expensive equipment. No matter if you’re testing out the sport or traveling, fishing rod rentals are available from coast to coast....

One of the most vicious looking fish swimming in our oceans is the barracuda. Barracudas are sleek muscular, and have highly visible sharp teeth protruding from the jaws. I have...

One of the most aggressive feeding gamefish is the tarpon. The tarpon inhales bait with a powerful pop both beneath the surface and at the surface. I have had an...

One of the most highly sought after inshore and nearshore gamefish is the tarpon. Tarpon are known not only for their shiny armored scales but for spectacular leaps when hooked....

Unfortunately, most anglers who have fished on a routine basis have gut hooked a fish or two. I personally have gut hooked numerous fish. While gut hooking is not an...