The bright, fluorescent green float stood out like a beacon against the emerald green Gulf water. About ten feet beneath the ...

I’ve fished the Gulf waters for over 50 years and find it shameful that the state has grossly mismanaged the aquifer without ...

Sharks rule the water in terms of sheer weight, but there are plenty of other big fish in (and excluded from) the record ...

There is no sight in saltwater fishing as impressive and exciting as a jumping tarpon. The sheer size and power of these fish will make even the most experienced anglers forget how to set a hook. Even ...

Ann Burke, 55, of North Fort Myers accomplished an impressive fishing feat, claiming the title of top angler for the Cape Coral Tarpon Hunters with 31 releases. This marks the first time a woman has ...

Derrick Lee Vivian (left) and Christopher Jeffrey Smith (right), face burglary and illegal fishing charges after being caught on video fishing in a private lagoon at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters ...

When it comes to dropping fishing lure names, the Rapala moniker is one every angler knows. A staple in tackle boxes across North America and the world, Rapala is the true originator when it comes to ...

I woke up earlier than necessary so I could watch the sunrise on the beach as I rigged two fly rods—an 8-weight and a beefy 12. It’s one thing when you have an entire stretch of trout stream all to ...

Editor’s note: This story originally published in September was judged to be Advocate Outdoors’ top story for 2025 by a panel of outdoors writers. Cruz Gomez already has a leg up on Santiago, you ...

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What starts as a calm day by the water turns into absolute mayhem when a giant tarpon explodes out of the water. In one wild moment, it launches onto shore and sends everything flying. The power and ...

The tarpon is a unique fish known for its stamina and acrobatic leaps out of the water. Anglers in the Halifax and Indian Rivers are also finding success with snook and large redfish. It’s been a ...