John VanDerLaan 
Written By John VanDerLaanUpdated June 11, 2025*We may earn revenue from the products available on this site and participate in affiliate programs What size reel for surf fishing? That all depends on the species of fish that you are after, but there are sizes of reels that can accommodate most species.The short answer is, the … Read more
Written By John VanDerLaanUpdated June 11, 2025*We may earn revenue from the products available on this site and participate in affiliate programs One of the coolest things about living in Florida is the sheer number of surf fishing species that can be caught from the beach. Below you will find our top 15 that can … Read more
Written By John VanDerLaanUpdated June 11, 2025*We may earn revenue from the products available on this site and participate in affiliate programs Surf fishing on Florida’s Gulf Coast is a thrilling experience that combines the excitement of fishing with the serenity of miles of sandy coastline and crystal-clear breaking waves. Thousands of visitors and locals … Read more
Using the right types of fishing reels can make fishing a lot more enjoyable! There may be nothing worse than showing up at the fishing section of your favorite store and not knowing what types of reels and rods match the kind of fishing you intend to do.How will you know what reels and rods … Read more
Peacock bass are one of the most popular fish to catch in South Florida. They’re large, beautiful, and very aggressive predators that feed on a variety of species such as shiners and even small turtles. These fish are true amazons, with brilliant colors and a ferocious appetite. But if you want to catch these magnificent creatures … Read more
Florida Keys Fishing Report 9-13-22Great Day Fishing In Islamorada 9-13-22 We had a great day fishing offshore in Islamorada Florida. We live in Naples, so we keep an eye on the weather and when we see a couple of days with light winds, we plan a trip to the keys. We were fishing with Captain … Read more
9-13-22 We had a great day fishing offshore in Islamorada Florida. We live in Naples, so we keep an eye on the weather and when we see a couple of days with light winds, we plan a trip to the keys. We were fishing with Captain Jim Hendrix on the Dauntless, a 27 foot Conch center console … Read more
Written By John VanDerLaanUpdated June 14, 2025*We may earn revenue from the products available on this site and participate in affiliate programs I caught my first spanish mackerel fishing in the Gulf Of Mexico out of Long Key, Florida more than 45 years ago and it has been a love affair ever since. In this … Read more
August 4, 2022 I had a great day on the flats, wading and fishing for bonefish with small grubs on an 1/4 oz jig head. I arrived at 8am and my plan was to fish until high tide at 12:30. I was tight with my first bonefish by 8:15 and continued to enjoy a consistent bite right up … Read more
January 06, 2023Bone-chilling cold weather is just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean there is no fishing to be had! Having the right winter fly-fishing gear is important for a safe and enjoyable experience.Many anglers take advantage of the winter months to get out on their favorite stream or lake for some fly fishing … Read more