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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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COASTGAURDENSIGNIA

Tuesday

21 June, 2011

9:01 am

SAFETY AT SEA AND YOUR CHARTER.

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 [...]

bluemarlin3

Tuesday

19 April, 2011

1:02 pm

Where is the Best Place in Florida to Catch Marlin?

MARLIN FISHING IN FLORIDA: Guides, reports and charters. Where is the best place in Florida to catch a Marlin?  Marlin Fishing is the purist form of big game sport fishing.  Catching a marlin is one of the top dreams of offshore fisherman everywhere and Florida has its share of Marlin to catch!  The most well [...]

mainhook

Tuesday

19 April, 2011

10:03 am

What hook should you use for which fish?

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 [...]

Tarpon

Wednesday

19 January, 2011

12:00 pm

What kind of bottom fish can you find in the offshore waters of Tampa?

What kind of bottom fish can you find in the offshore waters of Tampa? If you’re passionate about fishing, you must try your hand in Offshore Sports Fishing at Tampa Bay in Florida. Catching some bottom fish in your adventure is especially most rewarding, as it is a unique experience to have bottom fishes like [...]

tuna

Saturday

4 December, 2010

1:31 pm

Why do Fish like the Atlantic Gulf Stream?

Why do Fish like the Atlantic Gulf Stream? It is not whether fish like the Atlantic Gulf Stream or not, rather the importance of the Atlantic Gulf Stream towards marine life. The Gulf Stream is the most important ocean-current system in the northern hemisphere. As an important weather driving force, the warm water temperatures of [...]

sea sick

Friday

3 December, 2010

12:57 pm

What is Sea Sickness, Why Does it Happen, and How to Prevent It?

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, [...]

stiner hook

Thursday

2 December, 2010

8:19 am

What is a stinger hook?

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 [...]

rigging tools

Wednesday

1 December, 2010

8:05 am

What is a rigging needle?

A rigging needle is simply a needle used for rigging bait to help aid on offshore fishing such as:  Trolling, Kite fishing, or live-bait fishing. One end has a hole where the thread is placed while the other end is sharp to be able to penetrate the bait/lure body. How to Rig the Bait Of [...]

outrigger boat

Friday

26 November, 2010

2:29 pm

What are Outriggers Used For?

What are Outriggers Used For? Mainly used in deep sea trolling, outriggers are a pair of long poles fitted on both sides of a boat that holds fishing lines away from the boat. It is usually made of fiberglass and aluminum, and is tilted at an angle between 70 to 80 degrees. When being used, [...]

Marlin Lures

Tuesday

23 November, 2010

11:05 am

Top 5 lures to catch marlin

When trying to land that trophy marlin or, if you are ambitious enough, a thousand-pounder, you need all the information and help that you could find. When trying to catch the marlin of your dreams, try using these lures. 1. Mold Craft Wide Range What is so great about the Mold Craft Wide Range is [...]

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