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Tough Jigging Rods

The first time I laid my hands on a jigging outfit, I admit to feeling a bit sheepish. I was in southwest Florida dropping metal jigs alongside wrecks for groupers and other reef fish. I knew full well...

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Jig the Rips for Fall Striped Bass in Southern New England

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Reel Maintenance 101

Ben Secrest of Accurate Fishing Products shows a quick-tip on how to perform basic Boss Extreme reel maintenance.

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On A Troll

  In the world of offshore saltwater fishing, trolling ranks as one of the most preparation‑intensive methods anglers can tackle. From choosing components such as lures, leader and hooks to debating...

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Kite Ballet

Kite-fishing is a visual game, and learning to push your boat to its maximum capabilities while not fouling kites and baits will lead to greater success. (Pat Ford) Whether you’re pursuing sailfish in...

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Goody Bags

Photo by Adriane E. Gray Do you remember your first tackle box? I remember mine. It was a battered, old, Army-green metal box passed down from my father. It had a single metal latch on the lid, a thin,...

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Dive Bombers

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IGFA Release Recommendations

 Release Recommendations IGFA Modifying the types of hooks you use can significantly affect a fish’s chances for survival after it is released. When fishing with natural bait (dead or alive), IGFA...

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Five More Steps

In the “Make it Yours” feature in January 2013 issue of Sport Fishing, I outlined 25 key steps to take in buying and equipping your ultimate saltwater fishing boat. Here are five more elements to...

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How Did They Do It?

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Cockpit Control

Fishing is often at its very best when carried out in solitude. This is not surprising, as the sport is extremely personal and rewarding when pursued this way. That said, there’s nothing quite like...

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Causing a Commotion

"In my singular opinion, you can’t hook a fish unless you’ve first gotten its attention. You’ve got to tease that fish.” So says Dennis Braid, legendary big-game angler, former world-record holder and...

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Record Quest

Admit it: At some point during your angling lifetime, you’ve daydreamed about catching a world-record fish. Perhaps you’ve set out to try. A few of you might even have succeeded.Hats off to you if you...

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12 Steps to Catching Trophy King Mackerel

[Be sure to click through all the images in the gallery above.]Sometimes, just one fish can put you on top of the world. Nowhere does this ring truer than on the kingfish-­tournament circuit. In these...

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Keeping Live Bait Lively

[Be sure to click through the images in the gallery above.]Face the facts: Most days, a frisky live bait outperforms an artificial or dead bait, whether you’re targeting snook in Charlotte Harbor,...

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Connect with Kings on Florida's Space Coast

[Be sure to click through the images in the gallery above.]Florida anglers are plain spoiled with the number of kingfish available off the east coast of Florida. Prevalent just about every month of the...

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Point Break

(Be sure to click through all the images in the gallery above.)In all of fishing, there’s perhaps no better feeling than running up to a great offshore breakline. We’ve all experienced it. Whether it’s...

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Fishing Key West's Deserted Flats

While some flats-fishing enthusiasts might tell you that summer’s the wrong time to fish skinny water in the lower Keys, don’t believe it. True, it may not be a peak period, but you can find fast...

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My 10 Basic Truths

Having spent five decades fishing blue water, I often wonder if I’ve learned anything. When you’re a young buck trying to make your mark, you’re often quick to try to reinvent the wheel. You must have...

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Do it or Lose it

In 27 years writing this page, I don’t think I’ve ever written a column like this — matter of fact, it’s not really a column: It’s a wake-up call (in a very nice way, of course).In every course of...

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