Remembering Ben Martin
The outdoor and shing community lost a true leader with the passing of Ben Martin, Editor in Chief of Coastal Angler Magazine and !e Angler Magazine
For years, Ben helped shape the voice of one of the most respected outdoor publications in the country. rough his leadership, passion for shing, and dedication to storytelling, he built more than just a magazine— he helped create a community. From o shore anglers and weekend surf shermen to guides, writers, photographers and advertisers, Ben had a way of bringing people together through a shared love of the outdoors.
ose who knew him understood that his passion went far beyond publishing. Ben cared deeply about the shing lifestyle, conservation, and the people behind every story. He believed in supporting local communities, giving outdoor enthusiasts a platform to share their experiences, and keeping shing alive for future generations.
His impact could be felt across every edition, every article, and every relationship he built throughout the industry. He was respected not only as a leader, but as a friend, mentor, and advocate for the outdoor world.
While his passing leaves a tremendous void, Ben’s legacy will continue to live on through the countless lives he touched and the publication he helped grow into a trusted voice for anglers everywhere.
e Coastal Angler and e Angler Magazine family mourns the loss of a remarkable man who dedicated his life to the sport, the industry, and the people he loved.
Rest easy, Ben. You will be deeply missed.
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WFISHING IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
the next. Hooking one is not just shing. It is a fullbody workout.
Tarpon are notorious for their ght, and for good reason. As soon as it happens - things get crazy… line screams o the reel, the rod loads up, and then this sh launches into the air like it is trying to shake every bad decision its ever made. I’ve seen this dozens of times and it will seriously never get old.
For summer tarpon shing in the Keys, we NEED dependable gear that can handle heat, salt, and serious drag pressure. !e PENN Slammer IV paired with the PENN Carnage III rods is a strong setup for battling big sh. !e reel has the power and durability needed for long ghts, while the Carnage III rod gives you the backbone to stay connected when a tarpon starts digging deep. Savage Gear Pulse Tail Mullets can be extremely e ective (I’ve witness and can attest to the fact that Tarpon like these). !e right clothing matters too. Summer in the Keys is hot, bright, and salty, so sun protection is not optional. On top of the heat, reeling in a Tarpon will 100% have you sweating, I promise.
Note, Tarpon shing is NOT easy. !ere o%en is A LOT of downtime waiting for that bite. You might wait, cast, miss, jump one, lose one, and then nally connect with the sh you came for. However, that’s what makes it special. Every moment feels earned, every jump gets your heart going, and every release is a something you remember.
hen the summer tarpon run heats up, the Florida Keys become one of the best places to chase the Silver King. !ese sh
are built like silver freight trains. !ey roll through the channels, bridges, ats, and backcountry looking calm one second, then explode into the air
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THE PADDLETAIL ADVANTAGE FOR FLORIDA SNOOK
Snook !shing in Florida gets me hooked every time. ey !ght like crazy, pulling you toward every dock or root they can !nd right a er you set the hook. I’ve tried di erent methods over the years, but so plastic paddletails always pull me back in.
One thing I like about them is how they let you cover a lot of area without looking unnatural. In places like mangrove lines or around docks and passes, they just match what snook eat every day. Like mullet or those small shad, the way it swims seems right. I think that con!dence comes from knowing it mimics the bait so well.
A lot of people !sh them too quickly, ripping the lure back fast. Snook can be aggressive, sure, but I !nd better results when I slow it down. Let the thing hang in the zone longer with a twitch here and there. at steady pull with pauses beats the erratic stu most days. It feels like the !sh just need time to commit.
Current makes a big di erence, too. I always look for moving water if I can. It pushes the bait around and lines up the snook in spots like points or under bridges. ose dock corners turn into traps when the tide picks up. Positioning up current helps; let the lure dri in naturally. Snook handle that %ow easily and strike at stu coming their way.
My setup stays basic most times. Grab a three- to !ve-inch paddletail on a jig head. Lighter ones for shallow spots around mangroves, heavier for deeper passes with more pull. Colors, well, natural ones in clear water, I guess, brighter if it’s murky or dark out. Not sure why, but it seems to matter sometimes.
Early mornings along mangrove banks are my go-to. Cast long parallel
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to the shore, hit every little pocket or drain. Strikes o en come right near the edge, so you have to be accurate. Around the docks, I try skipping under as far as possible. Big snook hang in the shade there, especially when it’s warmer.
at thump when they hit, you’d better be set. ey dive for structure right away, trying to wrap your line. Just keep pressure steady, don’t let up. Florida snook spots are top-notch, and paddletails work well in that role. Hard to go wrong with them for inshore stu
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BIG LURES for Summer Fishing
CAPT. MIKE SMITH
Have you ever had one of those summer days when you catch tons of !sh but they are all small? is happens to the best of us. e best way to !x this dilemma is to use bigger lures. Bigger lures are your best bet for big !sh in the hot summer months.
Best Summer Lures
1. e best topwater lures are a large walk-the-dog lure like a Zara Super Spook, Rapala Skitter Walk or a MirrOlure Top Dog. ese lures are a great choice in low light and dirty water scenarios.
When !shed in water depths of 4 feet or less, you can expect monster snook, trout and red!sh to crush this lure type.
Pro Tip: Smush the barbs down so you injure yourself and the !sh as little as possible, and always pause the lure retrieve every 8 feet or so for a second or two.
2. My second favorite big topwater/ sub-surface lure for summer !shing is a 5.5-inch jerkbait (%uke). is lure is great for water depths of 4 feet or less but is a much better choice for skipping into structure.
Large snook and red!sh love to tuck
up under mangrove limbs and docks. A 5.5-inch jerkbait is the kryptonite to catch those super !sh lurking in heavy structure. You can rig it weedless or nose hook it with a 1/0 octopus hook or circle hook.
Pro Tip: e best retrieve for this lure type is a twitch-twitch-twitchpause where the lure falls a foot or so before beginning your retrieve again.
3. My third favorite summertime lure is the 4-inch paddletail. is is probably your best lure choice if you are new to !shing because it is easy to master.
Many days the best retrieve is a steady one. Just cast it out and reel it back in. When the !sh are more !nicky, then a twitch-twitch every few feet is a good addition to the retrieval cadence.
e great thing about this lure choice is your complete control of the depth you want to !sh. If you want to get it deeper, just use a bigger jig head. It is a good idea to have 1/8, 1/4, and 3/8 ounce jig heads to cover the water column e ectively.
ere are lots of large forage species around in the summer months so you should increase the size of the lures you are pitching to better “match the hatch.” You just might catch your personal best snook, tarpon, red!sh or speckled trout with those bigger lures.
Go get ’em.
Capt. Mike Smith, owner of Fish Your Ass O Charters, is an inshore shing guide who has been shing the inshore waters, oyster bars and grass ats of Florida for more than 40 years. Reach him at (561) 339-2317, email: contact@ shyourasso .com or visit shyourasso .com.
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On October 13, 2025, Emily Di Perna was !shing the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida, when she landed this 20-pound red drum. With this !sh, Emily has set the IGFA Junior Women’s 10-kg (20 lb) Line Class World Record for the species. She was !shing with Capt. Don Dingman when this record drum struck a blue crab.
A er recording the weight on a certi!ed scale, Emily was able to release the !sh safely.
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A Migration Surprise
By Capt. Wes Tallyn
Every year, spring bird migration brings lots of surprise visitors to Florida. This year was a fairly slow year as far as migration goes for the west coast of Florida. An easterly flow of winds pushed most of our usual spring visitors farther west, or some birds had just enough of a southerly wind to continue past Florida altogether.
The migration is a race for the males to claim and establish the best nest sites to attract a female. Well, along with that, storms to the north can also push birds either further south or off course altogether. That was the case in early May when an American Tree Sparrow showed up at Honeymoon Island State Park in Palm Harbor. The sighting was the first county record of an American Tree Sparrow ever in Pinellas County. It was a delight to see and observe this bird, as it is usually found in the northern United States in winter.
These sparrows breed in the tundra of extreme portions of Canada and throughout Alaska. Like most other sparrows, much of their diet is seeds, and it was interesting seeing them kick through the dirt to find buried seeds. A rufous/rusty orange cap on the head is a good identifier for this species, along with a bicolored bill and a ring of rufous feathers on the side of the face. It just goes to show that spring migration can bring any number of surprises to Florida!
— Captain Wes Tallyn was raised in Florida and is a fisherman, birder, avid outdoors-man, photographer, and environmental scientist.
Wes has a focus on conservation and education in the community and is the owner of Snook Jam Outdoors. You can find him on Instagram @snookjam or call 727-410-5853.
Kayaking Tampa Bay
As a charter captain, I spend more time on the water than on land, and yes, I get asked the question, “Don’t you ever get tired of taking people fishing?
“My answer is always the same: no. Many of my clients are new to fishing or to the area, and they prefer that I pick up a rod and fish with them to pick up some quick tips on setting the hook and fighting a fish, so I do get to fish on many of the charters.
On the other hand, there are days when I want to get closer to nature and the fish. I want and need some personal time, and that’s when kayaking comes into play. Several years ago, I had the chance to try kayaking with a friend who could not afford a boat and loved to fish the backwaters of Tampa Bay. He introduced me to the sport, and today it has become my time away from the noisy world of outboard motors, giving
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me a chance to fish areas I normally could not access with my boat. Kayaking is the most stealthy fishing method I can think of, other than standing on a shoreline.
Kayaks are ideal for fishing in the waters of Tampa Bay: they have a closed cockpit, unlike canoes, which have an open cockpit. Another major difference lies in how the paddler sits in the boat. In a kayak, you sit on a seat in the bottom of the boat with your legs extended, but in a canoe, you sit on an elevated bench. Ocean Kayak makes a model called the Prowler that can be ordered with an angler package in sizes from 13 to 15 ft. and Big Game with a slew of accessories and add-ons to help you catch the big ones.
If you’re looking for a peaceful way to enjoy Tampa Bay, kayaking offers an unmatched experience. Whether you’re exploring hidden coves or drifting along the tranquil shoreline, the sense of freedom and connection with the environment is truly remarkable. Beginners will find the learning cur ve gentle, making it accessible for almost anyone seeking adventure or relaxation.
A big advantage of kayaks is that they can be launched almost anywhere and can be carried on the back of a pickup truck, on the roof of your car, or with one of the many carriers available from the dealer.
Some of the places I personally enjoy kayaking are the backllet Key Bayou, the west side of St. Jean Key, Cabbage Key, Tarpon Key, and Indian Key. Tarpon Key has some beautiful areas to explore, and kayaks are perfect for this area.
In the upper part of the Bay, we have another beautiful area, Weedon Island
BY: CAPT. SERGIO ATANES
Park, that was made for kayaking. With its many small bays and cuts, it is a perfect place for spending some time relaxing and getting in touch with nature, or for fighting some snook and redfish. If you have never tried kayak ing, you need to know it’s just what the doctor ordered to calm you down. Whether you like fish or just relax, I have found no other sport next to my fishing that works so well. Your one-time investment in a kayak is your only expense; just add water, and you are ready to go.
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PS: Captain Sergio will host the 5th Annual Free Kids Fishing Clinic on June 6 at Picnic Island Park. The first 100 registered children will receive a rod and reel, a tackle box with gear, and hands-on instruction. The clinic is open to children ages 6–14. Registration is required. For details, email atanes@msn. com or call 813-973-7132.
— Capt. Sergio Atanes is host of Florida West Coast Fishing Report on Facebook and YouTube. He also hosts Fishing Adventures Florida TV show airing on YouTube, Waypoint TV, Carbon TV, Outdoor Action, and Angling TV. Owner of Reelfishy.com Charter business covering the west coast of Florida with over 135 captains on staff. For information contact Capt. Sergio at (813) 973-7132 email: atanes@msn.com.
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BY: CAPT. BILL RUTHERFORD
There Is More To June Than Just Tarpon
Memorial Day weekend has come and gone, which means summer is officially here. The only thing flocking to the beaches faster than the tourists are the big lazy linesiders on the shoreline and the overgrown pilchards known as tarpon hanging off the beach. Redfish are more scouring the flats in our area as opposed to schooling on the flats this time of year. It’s a great time to get out on calm days, and sight cast them if you have a vessel meant for that, or work yourself into an area where you think they’ll pass through and soak a cut bait.
Moving water is the most important thing to plan for these fish. Early morn ings with moving tides work the best, but they can be caught throughout the day. Slack tides and high sun do not make for the best redfish fishing, so plan your day around the tides for the most productive outings. In our area, we like cut pinfish because of the fact that there are so many pinfish on the flats and, generally speaking, pinfish won’t eat pinfish like they will mullet, threadies and ladyfish chunks.
This is the primo month for your chance at landing a big tarpon. In our immediate area, we only have the one pass we call Shark Alley in between Anclote Key and the sandbar just north of the island. That is a great starting point for finding them on your bottom machine, but they have been known to roll through the sandbar and soupy area on the northwest point of the key as
well. Drifting a pass crab, threadfin, or pinfish along the path of travel is the best method. The longer you sit in that area, the more likely you are to be able to recognize a pattern that they will follow across the sand.
Fishing for snook off the beach is one of the easiest ways to target big snook in the area, but it can also be one of the most frustrating. Trying to find a section of beach that isn’t covered in boats can be challenging, and these fish can be very spooky and finicky. My advice is to find big baits to toss their way; mullet, ladyfish, grunts, and croakers work the best, but cutting one up is good practice when they just won’t eat anything else.
Get out your sunscreen and long sleeves, and get out there. June is the month that makes Florida big game fishing some of the best in the world!
— Captain Bill is a Florida native who grew up fishing the Gulf Coast. Being a proud Army Vet himself, he founded a charity called VetCatch that takes disabled veterans on cost free fishing trips in the Tampa Bay area. He guides out of New Port Richey fishing a 24-foot Shoalwater tower boat as well as the custom 25-foot VetCatch pontoon if needed for elderly/disabled fisherman. www.rustybucket.fish.
BY: CAPT. FRANK HUTCHKO
Offshore Nearshore Report
merican red snapper grouper are in full swing right now. June 1st kicked off our prime-time offshore season, and we are finding good amounts of red snapper and grouper in 130 to 200 feet using 6 to 8-ounce egg weights and 6 feet
Sardines/threadfins and live pinfish are the ticket. A flat line down in that 75 to 100-foot range can be deadly on those bigger midwater fish. This setup on a stout spinning rod can be deadly and a super fun bite. Putting a flat line stinger rig floating out the back 100 feet, and this time of year, blackfins, wahoo, and mahi are the best bets for a bonus fish! Slow-
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ging has become a super-hot method for catching fish when they are finicky!
The red grouper bite continues to be good in the same 140 to 200-foot depths, and the scamp grouper have been chewing, and it’s always a fun, exciting fish to see boatside! Get out there and bend some rods, or give us a call for a private charter, or jump on our very popular SPLIT TRIP (shared) Charter group!
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PASS AND BEACH FISHING IS MAGICAL IN JUNE!
In the Tampa / St. Petersburg area, pass and beach fishing are in full swing in June, and the great thing is, you can fish it from a boat, but you do not need one to catch great fish.
The passes and the beaches leading to the passes e like fish magnets, along with the bridges in our area. If you do not have a boat, these areas allow the land lubber access to high-caliber fish.
Many of the passes, like John’s Pass and Bunces Pass, are fishable from land or a boat. Areas like these can give you a shot at larger fish like Tarpon, huge snook and redfish, but also trout, mackerel, pompano, mangrove snapper, and more. Think of these areas as a funnel where all the baitfish / crabs get pulled in and out with the tides, creating a concentrated area of food for the fish.
The great thing is you can catch these fish from land, too. The beaches leading into all the passes will hold fish. When fishing the beaches with live or artificial baits, cast diagonally out and fish the swash channels. Also keep an eye open for spotting snook in this area, especially early morning before the beach goers get out there in full force. At the same time, keep a lookout for
BY: CAPT. GEORGE HASTICK
rolling tarpon and have a setup that holds 300-plus yards of 30- to 50-pound braided line to handle long runs, which you might have to make up and down the beach, lol. Sometimes, at the edge of the water, you will see bait fish that you can catch and use right there for snook, redfish, and other fish. You can also use a white sea shad on a ¼ oz jig head or a white bucktail jig. At the beach, baitfish are very light-colored, so white works very well.
This time of year, in the passes, there will be large snook, some over the 40-inch mark, so now is your time for a shot at the 40-inch club.
Besides that, bull redfish will move into the area and be in deeper pockets in the passes. They will also be on some of the bridge pilings and docks that are near these passes. Besides scaled sardines, many of the fish in the passes will feed on threadfin herring and crabs, since there is an abundance of them there. So, get out there and good luck!
— Capt. George Hastick of “Fish Hunter Fishing Charters” in St. Petersburg, Fl. is the co-host of Florida West Coast Fishing Report and co-hosts Fishing Adventures Florida which is on five streaming channels and You Tube. He has been fishing the waters of the Tampa Bay area for over 40 years and guiding over 20 years.
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DO WE CELEBRATE OR DO WE CRY?
BY: CAPT. T J SHEA
The irony of the situation has to be addressed. For years, Floridians have been clamoring for a longer red snapper season. The voices from anglers across the entire state, catch reports from charter captains, and visuals from scuba divers and underwater cameras have not aligned with the stock assessments and season recommendations we have been given by NOAA Fisheries and the Gulf Council, which regulates the fishery. Finally, after years of arguing, hiring resources, flying or driving miles and miles to have our voices heard, the scales have been tipped in our favor, only to coincide with the highest gas prices we have ever seen.
For the last few seasons, there has been a debate here on the Gulf Coast: Is it worth it to run the distance needed to catch red snapper? Excluding the Panhandle, the rest of us are running anywhere from 50-90 miles to find red snapper. Every year, expenses continue to rise, while what we are able to harvest remains the same or, with some species, declines. Is the juice worth the squeeze?
This was a legitimate debate when the price of fuel was $3- $ 4 per gallon. Looking at current projections, we may be pushing toward $6-$7 a gallon for marine fuel at the pump come red snapper season. The legal catch limit remains the same: 2 fish per person. The bycatch will also not change,
which means NO gag grouper or amberjack for the first 92 days, and only 2 quality-sized fish will be caught running this far from shore. This season also coincides with our unpredictable and often strong summer storm season. I don’t know any charter captains, even those with the best up-to-the-minute weather data, who have not been caught in one of these systems that bring 30-knot-and-up winds, sideways rain, and crashing lightning. Just another factor that cannot be ignored when these tasty fish are the target.
Our East Coast friends have it a little different. Their waters drop off much closer to shore, making the run to red snapper grounds significantly shorter. Given the ridiculously short seasons that have had over the years, at most a 2-day season with only 1 fish per person, it may make sense for anglers from the Gulf Coast to head east for their red snapper. This year, they have been granted 39 days in the summer and another 9 in the fall, opening on May 22nd. I do not fish on the East Coast enough to comment on its stock, but many friends who fish those waters assure me their data has not passed the smell test either. Outside the northeast, the hike in fuel costs will not hit them as hard as it does for us on the Gulf side.
Whether you are a charter for hire or a recreational angler heading out on your own boat, we finally have a season that more accurately reflects current fish stocks in the Gulf. At the time of writing this article, recreational and charter for hire will have 140 days opening May 22nd for the recreational season and June 1st for charter for hire. Now we just have to hope something drastic happens to bring the price of fuel down so that when we leave the dock, and we will leave the dock, the cost of the trip won’t be on our minds, taking away from just how much fun these red snapper trips are.
— Capt. TJ Shea. Owner/Operator 2 Shea Fishing and Diving Charters. TJ has been exploring above and below the Gulf of Mexico since he was 8 years old. Contact us at 813-385-2169 and at info@fishanddivetampa.com
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Chart your course the Florida State Fairgrounds on June 26, 27, 28
Enjoy walking around millions of dollars of inventory on hand from Tampa Bay’s leading boat dealers. The Tampa Bay Boat Show is a grand event showcasing area boat dealers/manufacturers, the latest in boating and fishing supplies.
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The Tampa Bay Boat show offers a great way to see and compare all available makes and models in one location. Pontoons, Cruisers, Center Consoles, Jet Skis, exhibits and more. Plus, you don’t want to miss the Florida Fishing School Seminars Series each day. Take part in a series of presentations by the area’s top fishing guides and local experts…great tips, secrets, and fun! Learn how to catch the big one!
There is something for Boaters of all ages waiting for you. After you have found your dreamboat explore the many exhibits of the clothing, sunglasses, boating and docking accessories and so much more.
The event is open to the public, and admission is free so bring the family and make a day of it. You could be on the water before the weekend is over.
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FWC’s 2026 TrophyCatch Program In Full Swing
TrophyCatch Season 14 is still going strong as Florida’s annual spawning season winds down. Multiple double-digit and Hall of Fame bass were submitted in the last quarter, including the lucky catch below. !e latest totals for the TrophyCatch program are::
• 13,349 Lunker Club (8-9.9 lbs.) bass
• 3,372 Trophy Club (10-12.9 lbs.)
• 176 Hall of Fame (13+ lbs.)
• 16,897 Total approved bass submissions to date If you’ve participated in TrophyCatch, your data is included here!
TrophyCatch Season 14 launched on October 1st, 2025 and allows anglers until September 30th, 2026 to pursue and land an 8+ lbs. bass. !is unique program unites anglers who document their bass, conservation partners who award prizes and your catch data which helps sheries managers understand where, when and how the
biggest bass are being caught in Florida. It takes all three groups collaborating for this program to be successful.
And for Putnam County anglers, there’s an exciting opportunity to win an awesome shing trip prize package when you submit and have catches approved for TrophyCatch that are from Putnam County!
!e TrophyCatch program is brought to you by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC), and their conservation partners. !e FWC mission is “Managing sh and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the bene t of people.” !ese programs collect valuable data through citizen-science, encourage shing and conservation and bring enjoyment to Florida anglers.
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This 12 lbs. 4 oz. Trophy Club bass was caught by David Lang in Putnam County.
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By Will Schmidt
There’s been a troubling trend that I’m hearing while out on my boat. The Coast Guard broadcasting an unmanned vessel alert. This potentially deadly scenario seems to be happening now on a regular basis, and a few precautions can take this from a life-or-death situation to an easily survivable event. With the summer boating season soon to be underway, now is a great time to revisit some basic safety protocols. Perhaps the two biggest safety items on a boat are often the most overlooked
and underused pieces of equipment. First, life jackets. Gone are the days of the bulky bright orange life jackets that are uncomfortable and impeding. The new self-inflating styles are both comfortable and unencumbering. These are far more user friendly and yet many resist. The truth is the self-inflating vest or hip pack versions are comfortable and don’t restrict you in any way. Should you fall overboard they can truly be life savers.
The second most underused item is your kill switch. Even though they are mandated on vessels 26 feet or less while on a plane, most people still don’t use them. The biggest complaint with these is that they tether you to the helm. However, as your boats have gotten smarter, so has the kill switch. There are products like the Fell Marine 1st Mate system which wirelessly protect the users. This genius devise uses geo fencing to define your boat’s area and activates the system should the small wearable fob cross the boundary. By allowing movement around the boat untethered there is no excuse at all for not utilizing the kill switch, even while not on plane. Should the captain fall overboard the engine(s) stop and if the system is not reset in a definable amount of time it will send messages for help. This is great for solo fishing where an errant wave can be disastrous. As a bonus it can also be set up as an anti-theft device.
Another lesser used device is your fire extinguisher. One of the most terrifying events that can happen on a boat is fire. If that should occur, every second counts. Having your fire extinguisher close at hand is a must, and finding an out-of-the-way spot to mount this gear is essential. There are many mounts available, and being prepared for this type of emergency is the smart thing to do.
Clearly there are many other required pieces of equipment as well as suggested items. From flares to first aid kits, no one wants to use them, but when they are needed, they are crucial. Before heading out, make sure everyone knows where all these items are stored. Time can be of the essence in an emergency and having the crew waste valuable time searching for safety items could make all the difference in the world.
Will Schmidt is a seasoned tournament angler who has been writing about fishing from more than two decades. Follow Will on Instagram @saltynstrong.
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CRUISE TO THE ULTIMATE ALASKAN FISHING EXCURSION
By Capt. Lukas Brickweg
Ketchikan, Alaska isn’t just another cruise ship port; it’s widely recognized as one of the top shing locations in Alaska—and for good reason. For cruise ship guests looking to experience an authentic Alaska shing in a limited window of time, the quality and diversity of shing found here is unmatched anywhere else on the Inside Cruise Passage.
Why book a shing excursion in Ketchikan? Due to the sheer productivity and diversity of nearby waters, combined with a variety of species types and trip times, this is revered as a must do cruise excursion. It o%ers a chance to
get out of the bustling downtown, reel in massive catches and have your catch shipped home. In addition, these waterways always provide areas for calm, scenic waters abundant with wildlife sightings.
Depending on the season, guests can hook into all ve types of wild paci c salmon, with each o%ering a unique ght and experience. Add to that the opportunity to drop lines for Paci c halibut, and you have a shery that delivers both action and assortment. Ketchikan’s waters are also home to an impressive range of additional species including lingcod, rock sh, and Paci c cod, giving guests a true Alaska shing experience. !is diversity keeps the day exciting, especially for rst-time anglers and families, and ensures there’s always something happening on the rod.
For cruise ship guests on a tight schedule, quality and convenience matter! Ketchikan consistently produces an opportunity to catch trophy sh! !e size and strength of the sh they hook astonishes guests. !is reputation for quality shing is why experienced anglers and rst-timers alike rank Ketchikan as the best shing port on an Alaska cruise.
At Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters, we focus on putting guests in the right place at the right time. Our captains know these waters intimately and adjust techniques based on tides, seasons, and conditions to maximize success. !e result is a shing experience that consistently exceeds expectations, which is re ected in our top rated reviews and repeat guests year a er year.
Another major advantage for cruise ship excursions is the downtown cruise ship harbor location. Being located steps from where cruise ships dock means less time commuting and more time shing. Guests appreciate the simplicity; walk o% the ship, step aboard, and start shing.
If you’re cruising to Alaska and want the best possible shing excursion, Ketchikan delivers unmatched diversity, dependable action, and true trophy potential, combined with convenient harbor access and one of the highestreviewed charter operations in town. Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters o%ers cruise ship guests an authentic Alaska shing experience, rich sheries, wildlife abound and unforgettable moments for the entire family. Step o% your cruise ship and straight into some of the best shing Alaska has to o%er.
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Ayoung angler from South Florida recently reached out to the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute’s freshwater sheries team with a truly remarkable catch. While our biologists occasionally encounter very dark gar and other species in the Everglades and throughout South Florida, this sh stood out as something special. It is believed to be a rare melanistic Florida gar.
Melanism is a condition marked by an unusually dark appearance caused by excessive melanin in the skin, scales, fur, or feathers. It is relatively uncommon in wildlife and is not something biologists see very o en, making this catch especially unique.
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SPECIES SPOTLIGHT: JAGUAR GUAPOTE
The Jaguar Guapote is a large, non-native freshwater cichlid now established in southeastern Florida’s coastal canal systems, with records as far north as the West Palm Beach area.
It has a robust, semi-elongated body with a large oblique mouth and prominent canine teeth, and is easily recognized by its broken lateral line and striking black-spot and blotch pattern along a pale body — reminiscent of a jaguar’s spots.
!is species is an aggressive predator, feeding mainly on small sh and aquatic insects, but also consuming snails, worms, and other prey.
In Florida, jaguar guapote tolerate poor water quality and warm temperatures, thriving in canals and sluggish waters. !ey spawn on hard surfaces, with both parents guarding eggs and young.
!ough valued by some anglers and considered good to eat, this nonnative predator can impact native sh communities due to its voracious feeding habits.
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eather played a big factor in the 6th Annual Chub Cay Invitational Tournament that just concluded in the Bahamas. A strong low pressure system with high winds forced multiple boats to sit out, but the remaining eet didn’t let that damper spirits. By the time the frontal boundary had passed, the sh turned on and No Le Hace, a 57 Spencer led by Capt. Freddy “Potatoes” Vicens and team, had captured rst place. No Le Hace released three sail sh and one blue marlin and all were caught by Denise McMahan, who was also named Top Lady Angler for the event.
On the rst day of shing two blue marlin, one white and four sail sh were tallied. Blues successfully released count for 500 points, whites are 200 and sails score 100.
No Le Hace made its charge on the second day. Invicta, a 44-foot Contender center console run by Michael Buxton, released a blue the rst day, followed by the rst sh of Day Two, a white marlin. !at earned the team second-place honors. Sempre Dura, a 68 Ricky Scarborough with owner Chris Stavola at the helm, locked up third place with a sail sh in the morning and a blue marlin a er lunch.
!e radio and dock was buzzing with Waterline’s (Capt. Jake Gri th/58 Viking) epic ght on light tackle. Rob McCall fought a big yellow n tuna for ve hours, 20 minutes on a Tallica 25 with 40-pound main line, 60-pound leader and a 7/0 circle hook. !e sh ate a ballyhoo on the right long outrigger line and was nally boated at 5:04. !e boat made it back to the scales within the two-hour deadline, with everyone cheering on. When the sh was nally weighed, it registered 140 pounds, easily winning the heaviest meat sh for the Invitational. !at catch also was the largest game sh in Chub Cay Resort’s tournament history. Waterline also weighed a 38-pound dolphin to sweep the game sh categories.
“ !e Invitational is a members-only event following the Chub Cay Classic and Chub Cay Open, which are open to the public,” says Tournament Director Robert “Fly” Navarro. “ !e weather was a factor early, but we still had some outstanding shing overall, including Waterline’s epic catch.”
!e dates for next year’s tournaments are set. !e Chub Cay Classic kicks o% on March 11-13, 2027. !e Cub Cay Open will be held April 1-3, followed by the Chub Cay Invitational on April 15-17, 2027.
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NOAA ESTABLISHES LONGEST ATLANTIC RED SNAPPER SEASON IN DECADES
Anglers across the South Atlantic will enjoy a signi cantly longer red snapper season in 2026, thanks to a new management strategy approved by NOAA Fisheries. rough an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP), individual states are taking the lead on data collection and management, resulting in a dramatic increase in shing days compared to previous federal seasons. Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina will have more than two months (62 days) for recreational Atlantic red snapper shing, while Florida will have 39 days split into several windows.
Florida’s Extended 39-Day Opportunity
Florida recreational anglers will see the most substantial change, with a season split into summer and fall windows. is expansion aims to reduce regulatory discards— sh that are caught and released but do not survive—by allowing more sh to be kept.
• Summer Window: May 22 – June 20
• Fall Window: October 2–4, 9–11, and 16–18
• Regulations: e daily bag limit is one sh per person. Notably, there is no minimum size limit for Florida under this permit, a move designed to further reduce discard mortality.
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North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia are also participating in the pilot program, o ering a continuous two-month season for their residents.
• Season Dates: July 1 – August 31, 2026
• Regulations: e bag limit remains one sh per person. Size limits vary by state: South Carolina maintains a 20-inch minimum, while Georgia and North Carolina have no minimum size for this speci c season.
Mandatory Reporting Requirements e success of this pilot program hinges
on accurate data. For the 2026 Atlantic red snapper season, mandatory reporting is a core requirement.
• Florida: Recreational anglers must have a valid saltwater shing license and a (free) State Reef Fish Angler designation. All red snapper landings must be reported via the FWC EFP Reporting app or website - https://app.myfwc.com/crossdoi/ redsnapperreporting/. While passengers may keep their limit on for-hire trips, captains and crew members are prohibited from retaining red snapper on charter or headboat trips.
• Georgia and the Carolinas: Private recreational anglers must use the VESL app or website (https://blue ndata.com/projects/ red-snapper-with-yamaha) to record their red snapper harvest and discard information to participate in the 2026 red snapper season. For-hire operations who qualify must have a current federal permit and record their harvest and discard information through their appropriate reporting program. is shi toward state-led management re ects a growing e ort to balance the health of the red snapper stock with the needs of the recreational shing community. By gathering more precise catch data through these state programs, o&cials hope to create more sustainable and predictable seasons in the years to come.
Red snapper are highly sought a er by anglers because they’re one of the best-tasting sh in the ocean. ese aggressive sh tend to concentrate around reefs, wrecks, and other deep-water structures, which makes for some fun and fast-paced catching when you can nd them.
2026 GULF RED SNAPPER SEASON
e 2026 Gulf red snapper recreational shing season features a record-breaking 140day harvest period in Florida state and federal waters. e season spans both summer and fall periods, extending all the way into January, with exact limits and dates varying depending on your location and shing permit.
Florida Private Recreational Gulf Season
Florida anglers enjoy the longest season in state history with a 140-day allowance. Bag limit is 2 sh per person, per day, and you must sign up for a no-cost State Reef Fish Survey.
• Summer Season: Open daily from May 22 through July 31.
• Fall Season: Open daily from September 1 through October 4.
• Weekend Openings: Select weekends continue through the rest of the year:
» ree-day weekends in October (Oct. 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-Nov. 1)
» Two-day weekends in November (Nov. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22)
» anksgiving weekend (Nov. 26-29)
» Two-day weekends in December (Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20).
» Christmas weekend (Dec. 25-27) and New Year’s (Jan. 1-4).
Federal For-Hire Gulf Season
For federally-permitted charter/for-hire vessels, the federal waters season in the Gulf of America runs for 147 days and is open June 1 through October 26. Limit of 2 sh per person, per day.
Other Gulf States Regulations and dates vary outside of Florida:
• Louisiana: e season opened on May 1 for private anglers and for-hire charters (state waters), open 7 days a week until quotas are met. e bag limit is 4 sh.
• Alabama: e season opened on May 22, running 7 days a week until the quota is reached.
• Texas: State waters are open year-round.
Always check with your state’s shing and wildlife agency for the most up-to-date rules and regulations.
TA FISHING FATHERS’ CATCH A FISHING FATHERS’ CATCH
the sh bite, and sometimes they don’t. Learning to accept both outcomes gracefully is a lesson many adults still struggle to master.
ey also teach resilience. Every angler loses sh. Hooks snag. Weather changes. Boats break down. Yet shermen keep going. Children who grow up shing learn early that frustration is temporary and persistence o en pays o
By Chatwick G. Peterson III
here’s something timeless about a father teaching a child to sh. Long before the rst cast is made or the rst sh is landed, something deeper is already taking place on the shoreline, in the boat, or along the quiet bend of a creek. Fishing becomes more than a hobby—it becomes a bridge between generations.
For many fathers, shing is one of the rst ways they learn to teach patience, con dence, and respect for the outdoors. It starts with simple things: showing a child how to hold a rod, how to bait a hook, or why you move quietly near the water. ose lessons may seem small in the moment, but they o en become memories that last a lifetime.
A child rarely remembers every sh they catch. What they remember is who was standing beside them. ey remember early mornings wrapped in hoodies while the world was still waking up. ey remember snacks in the tackle box, tangled lines that somehow got xed, and the excitement in their father’s voice when a bobber nally disappeared beneath the surface. ey remember the encouragement a er losing a sh and the celebration a er catching even the smallest bluegill.
Fishing fathers teach far more than technique. ey teach patience in a world that moves too fast. Fishing forces children to slow down, observe, and appreciate the moment. ere are no instant rewards on the water. Sometimes
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Perhaps most importantly, fathers who sh with their children create space for conversation. Some of the best talks happen when there’s no pressure to talk at all. Sitting side by side in a boat or along a bank has a way of opening doors. Kids ask questions. Fathers share stories. Life slows down enough for real connection to happen naturally.
In today’s world, where screens compete for nearly every waking moment, teaching a child to sh may be more important than ever. Fishing pulls kids outdoors and reconnects them with nature. ey learn where food comes from, how ecosystems work, and why conservation matters. ey begin to understand that lakes, rivers, and oceans are not just places for recreation, but resources that deserve protection.
A father teaching a child to release a sh carefully may also be teaching stewardship without ever using the word.
Not every shing father is perfect. Some are patient teachers while others struggle to untangle knots without frustration. Some own expensive boats while others sh from muddy banks with secondhand rods. But none of that truly matters to a child. What matters is presence. Time is the real gi
Years later, long a er tackle boxes rust and rods are replaced, many sons and daughters discover that shing was never really about the sh at all. It was about learning who their father was. It was about shared silence, laughter, stories, and traditions passed down one cast at a time.
And eventually, something remarkable happens: the child grows up and begins teaching another child how to sh. e knot may be tied di erently. e tackle may change. e old family hotspots may even disappear. But the tradition continues. One generation passes something meaningful to the next—not just a skill, but a way of life.
Fishing fathers help shape patient, observant, and connected children. ey teach kids to appreciate nature, value time, and understand that some of life’s greatest moments happen far away from crowds and noti cations.
In the end, the greatest catch a father ever makes may not be the sh on the line, but the bond built beside the water.
Summertime Fishing Patterns
TIM BAREFOOT
June will begin the widespread warm water, instead of just pockets like in spring. Starting now you can catch tuna, wahoo and dolphin anywhere in that 70+ degree water. From now through October, I would put an emphasis on securing big, hardy live baits for the light line. If nothing else, jig up some small snappers wherever you are bottom shing and keep one underneath a oat or under the kite, along with one without a oat that can get some depth. Of course, I like to nd bait to sh around, not just bait on the surface. Don’t hesitate to get these light line baits deeper in the water column. at 75- to 100-foot depth is notorious for wahoo, as well as yellow n tuna during the middle of the day when the sun is high.
I would suggest spending some time posted up on top of a big stack of bait and dedicating at least one person to jigging up dozens of live cigs and sardines. is is the ultimate bait for either the light line or on the bottom. If you put a lot of cigar minnows or sardines on the decoy jig, its life expectancy is under ve seconds on the bottom, but just getting it to the bottom sometimes can be a challenge. We never leave the dock without a couple boxes of frozen cigar minnows and live pin sh this time of year, but nothing, in my humble opinion, is any better than a live cigar or sardine on the jig.
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e summer solstice will be June 20—the longest day of the year. It will be daylight right a er 5 a.m. and sh are just like us. ey like to eat breakfast and dinner, so go early. Be there for the daylight bite or stay late and, if you feel froggy, spend the night. ere is nothing like that night bite under the lights. It is a “National Geographic moment” at night under the lights. You see everything. Be sure to dip up some squid for the daylight bite or put them back down at night. Squid will de nitely come to the lights and are easy to catch, but beware—they will bite you and spew very black ink. is is a great time of year to take the kids. You could have big, high-pressure cells that will keep the seas at for days and they will be amazed to see all the life under the lights at night. But dress your kids properly and teach him how to harvest sh and take care of the sh you want to release. Take plenty of videos because they will never want to forget these trips.
Calm seas and tight lines, Ben Martin. We’ll sh together again someday...
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GOING DEEP WITH COPPER STATE TACKLE PRO JOEY BLOOM
When the water starts warming and o shore schools of bass begin grouping up on ledges, hard spots, and deep structure, few techniques can trigger giant bites like a deep-diving crankbait. For Joey Bloom, deep cranking is one of the best ways to locate aggressive sh and force reaction strikes from bass that might ignore slower presentations.
“Deep cranking is all about triggering sh,” Bloom explained. “You’re covering water fast, crashing the bait into structure or bottom, and forcing those big bass to react.”
One reason the technique is so productive is the amount of water it covers. Deep-diving crankbaits allow anglers to e&ciently sh o shore structure in the 10- to 25-foot range while maintaining constant bottom contact. Bass o en position around underwater points, shell beds, creek channel bends, submerged roadbeds, rock piles, and ledges where bait sh collect. By making long casts and grinding a crankbait through those highpercentage areas, anglers can quickly locate active schools.
According to Bloom, some of the best locations to target are hardbottom transitions where so bottom changes to hard, rock changes to clay or gravel, o shore humps near creek channels, and isolated structure that sits away from heavy shing pressure.
“Anytime you nd current, bait, and hard structure together, you’ve got the ingredients for giant bass,” Bloom said. “ e biggest thing is making repeated casts from di erent angles until you contact the sweet spot.”
A deep crankbait becomes even more e ective when it continuously de ects o cover. e sudden change in direction mimics injured bait sh and o en causes bass to strike out of instinct. Many anglers believe those violent reaction bites are what separates deep cranking from nesse shing.
Having the proper gear is critical for shing oversized crankbaits all day. Bloom prefers a longer rod in the 7-foot-6 to 7-foot-9 range with a moderate action. e so er parabolic bend helps absorb the surge of big bass while keeping treble hooks pinned during long ghts. Longer rods also increase casting distance, which helps the bait reach maximum depth and stay in the strike zone longer.
When it comes to reels, Bloom relies on slower gear ratios in the 5:1 or 6:3:1 range. Deep-diving crankbaits create tremendous resistance in the water, and lower gear ratio reels provide the torque needed to grind those baits e&ciently without exhausting the angler.
Pairing that setup with 10- to 12-pound uorocarbon line helps maximize diving depth while maintaining sensitivity. Bloom believes the combination of the right rod, reel, and line can be the di erence between occasionally catching sh and consistently landing giant o shore bass.
“When that crankbait starts digging and bouncing o the bottom, you know it’s any moment that a giant bass is going to eat it,” Bloom said. “ at next cast could be the biggest bass of your life.”
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