Looking for an exciting way to catch fish along coastal beaches and shorelines? Surf fishing is what you have to do! As exciting as that sounds, effectively fishing from the surf requires you to select the right rig for your target species while looking at your surrounding conditions. The rig you choose connects you to […]
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Standing knee-deep in crystal-clear water off the Florida coast, watching a massive redfish cruise through the shallows just 20 feet away, I finally understood what the fuss was about. Inshore fishing wasn’t just “easier” than offshore—it was its own incredible adventure, full of sight-fishing thrills, diverse species, and accessible action that didn’t require a 40-foot
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If you’ve spent any time in the fishing world—whether swapping stories at the local bait shop, scrolling through social media groups, or reading fishing reports—you’re bound to encounter a flurry of abbreviations and jargon. Among the most celebrated milestones is the phrase: “I just caught my new PB!” But what does PB mean in fishing,
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The August morning started perfectly—calm water, coffee steaming in my thermos, and my brand-new fishing rod gleaming in the sunrise. Three hours later, I watched helplessly as what looked like a trophy bass snapped my poorly rigged line and disappeared into the depths. That painful lesson taught me something every angler learns eventually: your fishing
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Standing on my grandfather’s dock at age eight, watching my line disappear into the dark water below, I had no idea that moment would spark a lifelong passion. My first fish—a small bluegill that felt like a trophy at the time—taught me that fishing isn’t just about catching fish. It’s about patience, connection with nature,
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I’ll never forget the sinking feeling in my stomach when a conservation officer approached me during what I thought was going to be a perfect morning on Lake Texoma. I was 17, armed with my grandfather’s old rod and a tackle box full of confidence, but completely missing one crucial thing—a fishing license. That $75
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The charter boat captain’s laugh still echoes in my head. “You paid $300 to catch two small fish,” he said, as we pulled into the marina after a disappointing deep-sea trip. “Next time, just fish from the beach—you’ll probably catch more.” He was right, but I didn’t know it yet. Two weeks later, I walked
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Three years ago, I was guiding a corporate group on Lake Sam Rayburn when the client’s phone kept buzzing with weather alerts. “Barometric pressure is dropping fast,” he announced, scrolling through his weather app. “Should we head back to the dock?” Instead of packing up, I suggested we stay and fish harder. What happened next
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Picture this: you’re standing on the banks of a pristine mountain stream at dawn, mist rising from the water. In one hand, you could hold a simple spinning rod loaded with a flashy lure. In the other, a graceful fly rod with a hand-tied dry fly that looks exactly like the mayflies hatching around you.
I still remember the first time I tried to put a line on a fishing reel by myself. I was 12 years old, excited about my brand-new rod and reel combo, and convinced I could figure it out without help. Three tangled messes and nearly two hours later, my dad finally stepped in to rescue
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