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iOutdoor Fishing Report Islamorada
January 11, 2011. Client : William Choate, Capt Brain, Islamorada Offshore Fishing, Today we had William Choate and his 3 buddies from Kansas. They wanted to catch their first sailfish on their trip to Islamorada, so they booked the Hedi Baby through iOutdoor for an offshore trip with Capt Brian for a 1/2 day. We [...] |
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Tuesday
21 June, 2011
9:01 am
SAFETY AT SEA AND YOUR CHARTER. Charter Boat laws: Operating a Charter Fishing operation requires more than just a captain and a boat. The Captain must hold a current USCG license with homeland security TWIC card. To be a saltwater Fishing Guide in Florida, you must also comply with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requirements. The [...]
Monday
25 April, 2011
1:16 pm
Which Baits To Use When? Artificial-Live-Cut There are as many choices for baits as there are fisherman! Do I use an artificial? Is a Live bait best? What about frozen baits? A bit of history: In early times, fishing lures were made from bone or bronze. The Chinese and Egyptians used fishing rods, hooks, and [...]
Tuesday
19 April, 2011
10:03 am
Fishing Hooks Wow! Old as man itself but it can really be overwhelming when you start to choose a hook. Freshwater, saltwater, bait hooks,“J” hook, circle hook or live bait hooks. Hook choice is VERY important! As a general rule I judge the hook size I need to use as a function of the bait [...]
Thursday
30 December, 2010
6:19 am
What is deep jigging? Deep jigging is the term used for fishing using jigs in a deep water setting, usually more than 100 feet deep. This fishing technique is often employed to catch husky bottom fish species such as mutton snapper, amberjack, and grouper. However, this can also be used of pelagic species such as [...]
Sunday
19 December, 2010
7:48 am
How many different types of SNAPPER are there in Florida waters? Snappers, particularly the red snapper, are quite common game fishes in Florida waters. Known to thrive in estuaries up to depths of 450 meters, they feed in freshwater in search of smaller fishes and crustaceans though a few species’ main diet consists of planktons. [...]
Saturday
18 December, 2010
7:20 am
What is AMBERJACK? Amberjack is the collective name of the species of fishes that belong to the genus Seriola of the Carangidae family. This bony fish is also called other names such as amberfish and coronados. There are about 140 recognized individual species of Amberjacks, but in the Atlantic Ocean, there are three known common [...]
Friday
3 December, 2010
12:57 pm
What is Sea Sickness, Why Does it Happen, and How to Prevent It? Sea sickness is a form of motion sickness and occurs after spending some time on a craft on water. This type of sickness is brought about by the rocking motion of the craft and is characterized by nausea and in extreme cases, [...]
Thursday
2 December, 2010
8:19 am
What is a stinger hook? Want to increase your chances of hooking that big fish of your dreams or just increase the number of fish you land? Then, better use a stinger hook. The Stinger Hook The stinger hook is simply an extra hook added to the existing rig. There are stinger hooks readily available [...]
Tuesday
30 November, 2010
7:48 am
What is a depth finder used for? The technology used in depth finder originated during the World War II when solar technology was invented to give the Allied powers advantage over the Axis’ elusive submarines. This same technology is being used today to aid anglers catch fish lurking under the water. A depth finder, also [...]
Sunday
28 November, 2010
4:13 pm
What does “chum the waters” mean? There are plenty of meanings for “chum the waters”, depending on the context. The expression may be used to mean “churn the waters” or to make the waters muddy. It also used to indicate that someone got sick on the trip and threw up on the waters. Bird enthusiasts [...]
