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Tis’ The Season

Editor’sNote: I like to bring this back each year as a reminder of what season it is. To all of us who love the outdoors, be it fishing, hunting, boating, hiking; what ever your version, we are driven by the seasons. The season may be …

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Boating Safety Boats

Satellite Communication from Satmodo – Priceless for Outdoorsmen

Satmodo Saves the Day As fishermen, hunters and avid explorers, we all enjoy being on the fringe of the busy world with all its stresses and the constant barrage of communication. That is a big part of why we like being outdoors; to escape of the world, …

DIY Overhead Fishing Rod Holders

As fishermen, it seems we can never have too many rods. Manufacturers make a fishing rod for just about every occasion these days. There are trolling rods, casting rods, jigging rods, spinning rods… The list goes on and on. At the end of the day, …

Time Travel To Catch More Fish – Using Sonar History

I wish I could go back in time to fish some of my old spots, but I want to take an incredible feature of modern marine electronics, sonar history, with me when I do.

How to Fish On The Line

How To Cut Bait For Bottom Fishing

Capt. Scott Goodwin offers some bottom fishing insights on how to cut bait to maximize bites and minimize spinning and tangles.

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Artist Spotlight

Artist Spotlight- Doug Snider

Check out the incredible wood fish carvings of Doug Snider, Central Florida resident and angler.

Setting Up An Anchor With A Breakaway Trip

As a charter and private boat captain, I've done lots of bottom fishing as part of our programs. Here is how I set up the anchor for a trip to offer you the chance to get it back if it hangs in the bottom.

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Skirt Your Ballyhoo- Trolling Tips For A Mixed Spread

I just came home from a fishing trip to the Bahamas were we pulled a mixed spread of trolling lures and ballyhoo. Using a mixed spread is ideal when you’re targeting a range of offshore species such as dorado, wahoo and tuna, but mixing baits …

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captain scott goodwin

3 Boat Docking Tips To Save The Day

Here are some great docking tips to make this part of the day much less stressful for everyone.

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Boat Maintenance

How To Seal Plumbing Fittings

Taking care of a boat involves wearing many hats. Ensuring that every seal is done right helps make your boat seaworthy and safe.

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