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kevin adney with a Florida gag grouper caught bottom fishing

Florida Grouper Fishing Regulations

Florida grouper fishing regulations vary between Gulf and Atlantic waters, with different size limits, seasons, and bag limits. This comprehensive guide breaks down rules for all species, helping anglers stay legal while pursuing these prized bottom-dwellers. Know exactly what you can catch and when.

Gag Grouper Fishing with Dan Clymer

Florida's Premier Shallow Water Grouper Fishing

Crystal River, Florida offers unparalleled shallow water grouper fishing unlike anywhere else on the Gulf Coast. Trophy gag grouper thrive in waters as shallow as 8-10 feet, creating an accessible yet thrilling experience. October through December delivers peak action when cooling temperatures bring these powerful predators inshore, making this Florida's premier grouper destination.

rigged bonito used for roosterfish bait in Costa Rica

Bonito: Nature's Ultimate Baitfish

Bonito is arguably the ocean's best bait fish, attracting everything from trophy marlin to kingfish with its oily flesh and natural appeal. Learn how to catch, prepare, and use bonito as live bait, strips, and chunks to consistently hook the game fish of your dreams.

Bottom Fishing Red Snapper

Red Snapper Fishing Season and Regulations

Get current red snapper fishing season dates, bag limits, and size requirements for both Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic regions. Navigate different regulations across Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and North Carolina waters for a successful, legal fishing adventure.

GT fishing with chris rushford

Giant Trevally: Breaking Down GT Fishing

Target giant trevally, the ultimate reef and flats predator, with expert fishing techniques. This comprehensive guide covers GT fishing tactics, specialized tackle setups, effective lures, and prime fishing locations for landing trophy specimens worldwide.

nice Cobia caught while wreck fishing in Florida

Cobia Fishing: A Florida Guide

Florida's cobia fishery offers year-round action for anglers targeting this powerful sportfish. Learn the seasonal migration patterns, prime cobia fishing locations from the Panhandle to the Keys, and most effective techniques including sight-fishing, jigging, and live-baiting. Get expert tips on tackle selection and strategies for landing these hard-fighting fish.

Live Bait for Snook fishing in Florida

Snook Fishing in Florida

Florida snook fishing offers thrilling action for anglers seeking explosive strikes and acrobatic fights. These powerful gamefish thrive in diverse habitats from ocean beaches to freshwater rivers throughout the Sunshine State. Learn essential techniques, seasonal patterns, and top locations to target these elusive predators and experience why snook remain Florida's premier inshore species.

global SST (sea surface temperature) map

How to Read SST Charts for Fishing

Learn how to read SST charts and find more fish consistently. This guide reveals how temperature breaks attract gamefish, how to identify productive zones, and choose the right tools to maximize your fishing success—saving time, fuel, and increasing your catch rate.

reef fishing rod in Costa Rica aboard Colio with Mike Hennessy

Understanding Fishing Rod Actions: How to Choose the Perfect Rod

Select the perfect fishing rod by understanding how action and power work together. This comprehensive guide helps you match rod characteristics to specific techniques and fish species, whether you're targeting bass in freshwater or marlin offshore. Learn how materials, components, and design impact performance for every angling scenario.

satellite fishing maps for forecast

Advanced Fishing Forecast Tips and Tools

Modern fishing forecasts combine satellite data with environmental conditions to predict prime fishing opportunities. Learn how to interpret sea temperatures, chlorophyll levels, and weather patterns to locate fish more efficiently and transform your angling success with techniques once available only to commercial fishermen.

nice wahoo aka ono fish held up by fisherman caught high speed trolling

Wahoo Fishing in Florida: Expert Regional Tactics

Catch trophy wahoo throughout Florida with proven techniques from professional anglers. Learn regional hotspots, optimal trolling spreads, and seasonal patterns from the Keys to the Panhandle. Leverage tidal movements, water temperature, and specialized lures to target these lightning-fast predators in their natural hunting grounds.

cory allen with a 50 inch muskie

Cory Allen Launches Illinois Muskie Fishing Guide Service

Cory Allen has returned to southern Illinois, bringing his trophy fish expertise to Kincaid Lake and Shelbyville Pyramid State Park. With multiple 50-inch catches to his name, Allen offers anglers unprecedented access to Illinois' premier muskellunge waters through his new specialized guide service.

Tarpon Fishing Florida's Gulf Coast

Florida Saltwater Fish

Florida's saltwater fish offer unparalleled diversity for anglers, from the acrobatic tarpon and speedy wahoo to the powerful snook and elusive permit. The state's unique coastal ecosystems—mangroves, reefs, flats, and Gulf Stream—create perfect habitats for over 70 game species that draw fishing enthusiasts year-round.

global ocean currents map from Copernicus

Best App for Offshore Fishing

Modern offshore fishing has evolved beyond intuition to embrace technology that transforms vast oceans into detailed maps. Our comprehensive guide examines four best apps for offshore fishing—BigBlue, FishTrack, RipCharts, and SatFish—that provide real-time oceanographic data, helping anglers locate productive fishing grounds while saving time, fuel, and frustration.

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In The Spread Leads the Way in Online Fishing Courses

In The Spread revolutionizes sport fishing courses with a global approach, connecting anglers to elite professionals worldwide. Unlike regional competitors, we deliver comprehensive instruction spanning offshore, inshore, and freshwater techniques for any species, anywhere. Join the premier platform where serious anglers access proven methods from the world's best fishermen.

Captain William Toney with a nice redfish caught on a gold spoon

Redfish - How Tides Effect Feeding Behavior

Unlock the secrets of consistently catching trophy redfish by understanding how tides influence their feeding behavior. Learn proven strategies for high tides, low tides, and the crucial transition periods when bull reds are most active and vulnerable to your presentation.

Seth Horne catches a big roosterfish in Costa Rica with Colio Sportfishing

Mastering the Hunt for Roosterfish: Surf and Deeper Water Strategies

Unlock the secrets of hunting roosterfish in different environments with this comprehensive guide. From mastering surf zone tactics to deep-water strategies, learn specialized techniques that will transform your approach to targeting one of sportfishing's most coveted and challenging predators.

yellowfin tuna caught in Kona trolling lures

How to Catch Yellowfin Tuna – The Definitive Video Course

Transform your yellowfin tuna success with In The Spread's definitive video course. Elite captains reveal proven tactics for chunking, live baiting, and trolling that consistently produce trophy fish. Stop wasting time with trial and error—our comprehensive system delivers immediate results on your very next trip. Become the yellowfin expert on your boat.

Capt. William Toney with a beautiful snook caught on the falts off the coast of Homosassa Florida

Targeting Snook on Florida's Big Bend: Tactics and Techniques for Success

Florida's Big Bend offers prime snook fishing during open season. Target backcountry points with MirrOlures and gold spoons, or fish outer keys using live bait.

seth horne excited about nice wahoo caught in Costa Rica on a stickbait

How to Catch Wahoo with Consistent Success

Master the art of catching wahoo with expert guidance from top captains worldwide. Learn proven techniques for high-speed and slow trolling, optimal bait selection, and tactical approaches that leverage wahoo behavior patterns. Our comprehensive video resources eliminate guesswork, helping you catch more fish consistently while saving time and money.