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Dead-Bait Sailfish Revival
Live bait takes plenty of sailfish - no one will argue that. But many experts believe that time-tested trolling techniques with dead bait often represent the best method to catch sails. In a...
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Sometimes big fish seem destined to get away. The angler and crew do everything right, and bad luck can still rear its nasty head to deprive them of a great prize. But more often, "luck" is made when...
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Using Crabs as Bait
There are dozens of species of crabs in North American coastal waters, from the eraser-size Florida mole crab to giant Alaskan king crabs that won't fit in a washtub. All of them have in common that at...
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Kite Fishing Tour
On any cool winter day off South Florida, brightly colored dots speckle the horizon offshore. If it’s sailfish season, it’s kite time. But kites — no longer limited to the domain of sailfish anglers —...
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Bait vs. Plastic for Marlin
Bait or plastic? The question has been debated since lures took hold 30 years ago.“If you’re from Hawaii, you’re probably a lure fisherman,” says Ronnie Fields, captain of the 63 Scarborough Big OH...
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Fishing Hook Construction
Peek inside the tackle box of a serious angler, and you’ll find a wide variety of hooks in all shapes and sizes. Circle hooks, J hooks, treble hooks, live bait hooks, O’Shaughnessy hooks, assist hooks,...
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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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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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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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South Florida Swordfishing Techniques
The exceptional swordfishing off South Florida sometimes gets lost in the hustle and bustle of Miami’s and West Palm Beach’s dazzling lifestyles. But many offshore fishermen are catching on, and...
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Top Offshore Spinning Reels
[Be sure to click through all the images in the gallery above. The last four images include photos and specs of 20 quality offshore spinning reels from top-of-the-line manufacturers.]The monster...
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Flats Fishing With Ultralight Tackle
(Be sure to click through all the images in the gallery above.)In the early ’60s, I had caught enough bonefish that I felt compelled to challenge myself by filling my spinners with 4-pound mono. I...
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Playing Hooky
Be sure to click through all the images in the gallery above.If you’ve ever had a hook come flying back toward the boat when an angler reacts to a fish’s strike, you know how strong the urge is to set...
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A Vicious Circle
(Be sure to click through all the images in the gallery above.)Resourceful anglers have incorporated circle hooks into almost every saltwater presentation over the past 25 years. From their modern...
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Catch Inshore Fish Offshore
(Be sure to click through all the images in the gallery above.) The lexicon used to describe where anglers fish is confusing, even frustrating. “Inshore” or “coastal” often describes fishing in...
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How to Catch Giant Marlin by Teasing Them to the Boat
Warm, cobalt currents pushed hard over the Azores Bank, where massive schools of chub mackerel (what we call slimy-mackerel in Australia) were holding down deep. All hands dropped weighted sabikis; the...
View ArticleA Vicious Circle
Resourceful anglers have incorporated circle hooks into almost every saltwater presentation over the past 25 years. From their modern origins in the longline tuna and Pacific Northwest halibut...
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