How to Catch Spotted Seatrout: Complete Guide to Tackle, Techniques & Tips
Complete guide to catching Spotted Seatrout — best tackle, baits, lures, techniques, and pro tips. Everything you need to know to catch more spotted seatrout.
Best Fishing Sunglasses for 2026: Polarized Lenses for Inshore, Offshore & Sight Fishing
Polarized fishing sunglasses are the single piece of gear that does the most for the fewest dollars. Our 2026 picks across Costa, Smith, Bajio, and budget brands, plus the lens-color…
Best Inshore Saltwater Spinning Reels for Snook, Redfish, and Tarpon (2026)
The best inshore saltwater spinning reels for snook, redfish, tarpon, and seatrout in 2026 — hands-on comparison of Penn Battle III, Daiwa BG, Shimano Stradic, Saragosa, and more across every…
How to Catch Sheepshead: The Complete Guide to America’s Convict Fish
How to catch sheepshead — the convict fish with the human-like teeth. Complete guide to tackle, bait, technique, hotspots, and regulations for the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
Stuart Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Tarpon in the St. Lucie, Mahi Peak Offshore, Dock Light Snook
Tarpon stacking in the St. Lucie River and Crossroads, mahi peak on the offshore weedlines, and snook lighting up dock lights at night around Stuart and Sewall's Point.
Florida Keys Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Peak Tarpon in the Channels, Permit on the Flats, Mahi Offshore
Peak tarpon season in the channels and bridges, permit feeding on the oceanside flats, and mahi-mahi at full peak in the Gulf Stream off Islamorada and Marathon.
Tampa Bay Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: First Tarpon at the Skyway, Snook in the Passes, Cobia Following Rays
First serious tarpon schools showing at the Skyway pilings, snook stacking pre-spawn in Egmont and Bunces Pass, and cobia still working stingrays on the flats.
Sarasota Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Tarpon Stacking in New Pass, Snook Pre-Spawn, Trout on the Flats
Tarpon stacking in New Pass and Big Sarasota Pass, snook pre-spawn on the flats and around the passes, and trout still active on the grass at first light.
Fort Lauderdale Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Mahi Peak Offshore, Tarpon in the Canals, Daytime Swordfish Picking Up
Mahi-mahi at peak on the offshore weedlines, tarpon stacked in the canals and Intracoastal at night, and daytime swordfishing picking up off the Fort Lauderdale fleet.
Naples/Marco Island Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Tarpon Peak in 10,000 Islands, Snook on the Mangroves, Redfish Staging
Tarpon at peak in the 10,000 Islands, snook firing on the mangrove edges and oyster bars, and redfish staging on the flats around Marco and Naples.