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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

North Carolina wahoo fishing with slow trolling expert Mike Dupree

The Best Depth for Wahoo Fishing

Master the art of wahoo fishing by understanding their depth preferences across seasons and regions. From high speed trolling, slow trolling with planers to pulling live baits, discover how water temperature, ocean currents, and baitfish locations influence where these predators hunt—and how you can target them effectively.

colio sportfishing heading towards offshore fishing structure

Understanding Fishing Structure: A Comprehensive Guide to Finding Fish

Successful anglers know fishing structure is key to finding fish consistently. From natural reefs and ledges to man-made platforms and current breaks, underwater structure creates habitat, feeding opportunities, and ambush points for various fish species. Understanding these dynamics can transform your approach to saltwater fishing.

Captain Harry's Fishing Supply Store Miami

Miami's Top 13 Bait and Tackle Shops: A Directory

Miami as the sportfishing capital of the world is replete with top-notch equipment and local expertise. This guide showcases the 13 highest-rated bait and tackle shops across the city, providing essential details for anglers seeking success in South Florida's legendary waters.

Reubin Payne and Mike Hennessy sharing a laugh while fishing in Costa Rica

Shit Talking and Joke Telling While Fishing

On fishing trips, the best memories often emerge from relentless banter and joke-telling among friends. When skilled anglers gather, their mix of expertise and wit creates an atmosphere ripe for unforgettable moments – from savage roasts to hysterical mishaps, these shared laughs forge deeper bonds and lasting memories on the water.

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Understanding Fishing Regulations in the Gulf of America (Formerly Gulf of Mexico): A 2025 Guide

In a significant shift, the U.S. government has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America for official use within its jurisdiction. However, anglers should note that this administrative change has no impact on existing fishing regulations - all federal and state rules, including catch limits and licensing requirements, remain fully in effect.

mangrove snapper size limits

Guide to Mangrove Snapper Size Limits By State

Get up to speed on comprehensive regulations for mangrove snapper size limits across Atlantic and Gulf states. This guide explains state-by-state requirements, federal waters regulations, and biological factors behind size restrictions, helping anglers ensure compliance while supporting sustainable fisheries along the coast.