sea fishing

"Hook Shots" Tackle & Tactics, Episode 9, Season 2: Christmas Fishing in Key West

Joe_Cermele — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:45:23 -0500

David James, Field Promotion Manager at Rapala, holds a big amberjack hooked during the filming of the Key West episode of "Hook Shots."

The Deal: Fishing in the Florida Keys, especially Key West, is all about variety regardless of the time of year you visit. But if you head down during the winter months, sailfish, cero mackeral, barracudas, jacks, sharks and snapper flood the inshore reefs within five miles of land. Run a little farther and wahoo, tuna, dolphin, grouper, and amberjacks become primary targets. The winter months can be a bit windy, but time it right and the cold-season fishing can be epic.

Recent State-Record and Pending World-Record Catches

Joe_Cermele — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:27:58 -0400

Potential Record Kenai King Salmon Caught & Released

Joe_Cermele — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:50:15 -0400

Recent Record Catches in the News

Joe_Cermele — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:55:48 -0400

Though the possible record largemouth bass caught in Japan may be talk of the fishing world right now, there have been some other impressive catches in the last few weeks that will turn some heads, too. Gleaned from news sources around the globe, here are the photos of the these record contenders.

New Pending Record Catches from the IGFA

Joe_Cermele — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:05:05 -0400

Take a look at some recent catches currently pending record approval from the International Gamefish Association.

The Beginner's Guide to Better Fishing Photography

Joe_Cermele — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:31:45 -0400

This summer, don't settle for lame grip-and-grin photos when you go fishing. Here are 20 tips from pro photographer Tim Romano that will get you some show-stopper shots on the water. It's not as hard as you think.

An All-Tackle Halibut and Seven More Pending IGFA Record Fish

Joe_Cermele — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:31:35 -0400

Check out some recent catches that might earn these anglers a spot in the IGFA record books. From bull-dogging tuna on four-pound-test line to epic halibut battles, these fish may be the ones to beat for future record-hunters.

Video Gallery: Marlin Attacks

Joe_Cermele — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:04:39 -0400

The Middle School Plug Masters

Joe_Cermele — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:17:30 -0400

The seventh-graders at Bordentown Regional Middle School in New Jersey are turning out some serious striper plugs in shop class. It's a project dreamt up by New Jersey teacher and angler Greg Poole, and with a little help from a master plug-maker and a group of kids genuinely interested in learning the craft, the result is some impressive poppers and Danny swimmers that any surfcaster worth his salt would agree will catch. This is their story.

An Illustrated Guide to the Bait of the Northeast Coast

Joe_Cermele — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:19:38 -0500

If you're after striped bass, weakfish, or tuna along the Northeast Coast, know ahead of time that bait options are endless. Photographer and Boston-based fly fishing guru Dave Skok chronicles the most popular bait species, and tell you where to find them and how to match the hatch.