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Who Are We?
We are a team of expert fisherman with diverse fishing backgrounds that have a passion for sharing our knowledge with others in an attempt to grow our sport and pass down the traditions that have been passed down to us.
Fisherman's Authority was founded by John VanDerLaan, seen in the photo. John is an accomplished fisherman that has won bass fishing tournaments, such as the 1987 Candlewood Classic. He also won the Metropolitan Miami Fishing Tournament for the biggest white marlin in 1981. He currently travels all over the country fishing. He can be found catching steelhead in the winter, stripers in the summer and tarpon, sailfish and many other species in the florida keys. He resides with his family in Naples Florida.
Our Latest Fishing Tips And Guides
Surf Fishing Tips And Techniques For Beginners And Experts
In this guide to surf fishing the experts at Fisherman's Authority Share their knowledge with surf fishing tips for anglers that are just starting out, as well as advanced tactics that any surf fisherman can benefit from.
We’ll show you the best spots to catch fish, and tell you all about the gear you’ll need to catch redfish, snook, pompano, Spanish mackerel, speckled trout, sharks, striped bass, bluefish and many other species of fish.
Best Surf Fishing Rods For Every Budget
Surf Rods are very specialized equipment and choosing the right one is important to your success on the beach.
Our staff of experts share their top picks for many different categories, such as best spinning, best conventional, best casting, best travel and budget picks.
Don't miss this opportunity to add the right for you to your fishing arsenal
How To Catch Peacock Bass In Florida
Check out some of the giant peacock bass caught in South Florida by the father and son team of Jake and Ron Lewis.
They share tips and tactics, complete with baits, tackle, best time to fish and more, so that you can get in on this incredible South Florida fishery.
How To Fish For Walleye - Ultimate Guide On How To Catch Walleye
Jimmy Martin shares his years of knowledge from walleye fishing. He shares when to fish, how to catch them on artificial and live bait.
He also shares some expert tips and trick that you won't find anywhere else.
Learn how to catch more walleye today!
Crappie Fishing Tips 101: How To Catch More Fish
Our staff crappie expert, Jimmy Martin shares his tips and tricks for catching more of these delicious panfish. Jimmy covers gear, baits and methods for bank and shore fishing, as well as fishing from a boat.
Do you want to catch more crappie?
Check out Jimmy's article today and you will be well on your way to becoming an expert yourself!
Summer Bass Fishing Tips From The Experts At Fisherman’s Authority
Our Associate editor, Jack Parker shares his tips and tricks for catching summertime bass in all types of conditions.
Jack goes in-depth into gear, baits and methods for catching largemouth and smallmouth when the weather heats up.
Best Bass Fishing Rods
Our staff of experts share their top pick for Best Bass Fishing Rod complete with a buying guide and REAL REVIEWS by REAL FISHERMAN!
Learn which rods are right for your style of fishing!
Best Baitcaster Under $200
Our team of expert fisherman share their top picks for the best baitcaster that won't break the bank, so that you can find the right baitcaster for your fishing style without going over your budget.
Baitcasters have changed and they are now better than they have ever been when it comes to casting and line control.
How To Fish: The Ultimate Guide To Fishing For Beginners
On this page, you will learn more than you ever thought possible about how to catch fish and all the gear that you may need to get started.
Everyone is a beginner at some point, and your level of knowledge about how to fish the spots you're close to and can access easily will increase quickly.
Best Time of Day To Fish (Bass, Trout, Catfish, Saltwater, Etc.)
Our staff of experts share their knowledge on the best time to fish for all species, all seasons and all conditions.
Stop wasting your time and maximize the numbers and size of the fish you catch by utilizing the information in this article.
Can You Eat Snakehead Fish?
Snakeheads have gained popularity as a gamefish in the fresh and brackish waters on the eastern seaboard and Florida, and catching one for a tasty meal doesn't sound like a bad idea.
Snakehead fish is good to eat and it's a valuable source of protein.
Best Snakehead Lures And Baits
Snakeheads have gained popularity as a gamefish in the fresh and brackish waters on the eastern seaboard and Florida, and catching one for a tasty meal doesn't sound like a bad idea.
Snakehead fish is good to eat and it's a valuable source of protein.
Is Fly Fishing Hard To Learn?
This may be hard to believe, but fly fishing is not hard to learn, especially if you already have some fishing skills.
In this article, the author shares his experience with learning to fly fish so that you can benefit from his mistakes and shorten the learning curve.