Saltwater

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Try the bays north of Bald Head Island for spotted seatrout and redfish action.

Mark Nichols displays the kind of snook that can be taken from the beaches in the summer months. Photo courtesy of DOA Lures.

Every time I go beach snooking, I am reminded of the time that Ted Turner ran his America’s Cup yacht…»

The 12-foot, 1,006 pound mako took up a large part of the deck!

There were no bail outs needed for seven Florida bankers who landed a whopper of a fish — a 12-foot-long,…»

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For many fishermen, the thought of saltwater angling draws up visions of wave-busting boats running miles offshore to deep-water haunts…»

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When fishing a float in saltwater there’s more to it than just clipping a bobber to your line. Here’s a primer on when and how to use a float rig.

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Albacore, the Pacific coast’s most exciting game fish, is on the move now. Get ready to get in on the action.

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Hook into one of these silver torpedoes of the Pacific and you’ll know you’ve been in for a tussle! Now’s the time to get prepared for tuna.

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Despite last summer’s gigantic oil spill, the redfish action along the Mississippi and Louisiana coasts had recovered by last fall. And here’s what it’s like today!

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This southwest Florida destination offers a varied fishery with something for virtually every angling taste. Join the author as he explores the Charlotte Harbor action in May.

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Flounder is one of the most popular species of fish along our Gulf Coast. Here’s how to find and catch them in April.

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Rising inshore water temperatures draw flounder out of the deep water in spring, where light-tackle anglers wait to greet them.

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Spring offers the fun, simplicity and camaraderie of Pacific jetty fishing. Here’s how and where to take fish while keeping your feet on the ground.

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Now officially certified, fish weighed 9.6 pounds and measured 24-inches long.

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If you’re looking for red-hot saltwater action through the summer, there are plenty of opportunities along the South Carolina coast. (May 2010)