Florida offers a hidden world of angling with freshwater springs thriving with panfish, bluegill, bass, and catfish. Capt. William Toney's "In The Spread" fishing videos reveal these aquatic wonderlands. The pursuit of panfish, including the bluegill, is central to this odyssey, making it as entertaining and rewarding as chasing any saltwater leviathan. The bluegill is also known as the "common man's gamefish."
Cory Allen, a renowned musky guide from Tennessee, emphasizes understanding each cove as an individual entity and its connection to the larger system. He uses the "interstate theorem" to justify the qualities of a cove and recommends using the conical effect on fish. Allen's musky fishing tips include lure retrieval techniques and understanding the environment.
Snook fishing in Homosassa, Florida, has seen a resurgence due to the efforts of guides like Capt. William Toney. The snook, known for its agility, thrives in the region's brackish waters, thanks to the first magnitude springs that provide warmth. Toney, a third-generation Florida fishing guide, shares his knowledge on targeting snooks using artificial lures, finding target-rich areas, and navigating productive tidal conditions.
Cory Allen, a respected musky fishing expert, offers a masterclass in decoding the complexities of southern Tennessee reservoirs. He teaches strategies for selecting the right lures, understanding muskie fish behavior, and triggering bites. Allen's approach is grounded in scientific principles, fostering organic thinking and creative problem-solving. By learning how to think, anglers can approach musky fishing from a new angle, ensuring their next trip is a success.
Scott Lewis, a fisherman and biologist, shares his expertise in smallmouth bass fishing in Eastern Tennessee. He uses his snorkel to study local aquatic ecology and uses jigs to attract the elusive bass. Lewis also explains the effects of water levels on bass behavior and shares his angling techniques. He also reveals prime bass habitats and boat positioning secrets. Lewis's knowledge can elevate fishing skills and make each trip to the river a new adventure.
The ocean's rhythm is a symphony of ballyhoo, fish, and man. Rigging ballyhoo for trolling involves a delicate ritual bridging the gap between human ambition and the humble ballyhoo fish. Mastering the art requires understanding the ballyhoo, its colors, firmness, and beak. Anglers use various rigging techniques, including swivel rigs, O-ring rigs, float rigs, circle hook rigs, and chuggers. The artistry extends beyond bait to skirts, enhancing the lure's vibrancy.
In the heart of Alabama, where the Tennessee River meanders and forms a vast expanse of water, lies the legendary Lake Guntersville. A place where the art of bass fishing is not merely a pastime, but a way of life. The lake, with its intricate structure and diverse topography, offers a unique challenge to anglers. It's a labyrinth of creeks, valleys, ledges, and submerged points, all teeming with the prized largemouth bass. The dance between the angler and the bass is a spectacle to behold. The bass, a creature of habit, moves with the seasons, from shallow water to deeper, from creek mouths to timber beds to ledges. The angler, armed with knowledge and experience, anticipates these movements, adjusting their presentations to match the bass's behavior. One such angler is Captain Mike Gerry, a seasoned veteran of Lake Guntersville. His understanding of the lake's bottom topography, current flows, and seasonal variances in bass behavior is unparalleled. He knows when to use swimbaits, one of the most effective bass fishing lures, and when to switch to other good bass lures. His expertise is not just in knowing where the bass are, but understanding why they are there.
Chad Bryson, a master of musky fly fishing, offers a step-by-step guide on tying his musky fly and trout streamers. He focuses on quality control, bucktail selection, and using only five materials. His flies are practical, functional, and durable, attracting big brown trout and other fish.
Sight casting for the tarpon is an exhilarating and rewarding angling experience, especially during the migration season in Florida's Gulf Coast. The art involves precision and patience, starting with locating the fish in clear waters and abundant sunlight. The challenge lies in enticing the tarpon to take the bait.
As winter's chill descends, the inshore waters beckon with the promise of a bountiful catch. The target? Not the usual suspects, but the often-overlooked black drum, specifically the smaller, delectable "puppy" drum. These little morsels, though not as grand in size, offer an excellent flavor and texture, making them a prized catch for those in the know. The black drum, a bottom feeder like its cousins the redfish and sea trout, has a penchant for shrimp, fiddler crabs, and smaller blue crabs. This diet is what gives the black drum its unique flavor, a taste that is often underappreciated due to the smaller fillet yield. However, those who have tasted the succulent meat of the puppy drum know that size isn't everything. When it comes to black drum fishing, the key is to know where and how to target them. The deeper holes and channels, especially those near the river's edge, are often teeming with these fish. The Homosassa River, with its spring-fed headwaters maintaining a constant 72 degrees, is a prime location. As the tides move, the warm water is pulled out of the river, creating warmer swirling water in these holes and channels, attracting quality bait and, in turn, the black drum.
Dredge fishing, an offshore technique used for sailfish and marlin, has revolutionized billfishing tournaments by showcasing a fleeing bait school. Squidnation, owned by Bill Pino, is at the forefront of this revolution, developing effective dredge baits and teasers. Pino's expertise in the sport and willingness to learn from top fishing teams have placed Squidnation at the forefront of product development and brand awareness.
David Brackmann's approach to marlin fishing is a blend of art and science, focusing on the selection of lures, understanding the lure's swimming cycle, and positioning on the wave. He also discusses lure positions, leader, connections, lure dynamics, and rigging tips. Brackmann's passion for the sport and willingness to share knowledge make him an invaluable resource for anglers seeking to improve their skills and increase their chances of catching the blue marlin.
Todd Asher, a seasoned angler, has mastered catching striped bass below Melton Hill Dam in eastern Tennessee. The Tennessee Valley Authority's damming of rivers has created deep waters, abundant structures, channels, and flats, making eastern Tennessee a world-class fishing destination. Dam boils, where large volumes of water pour through the dam, attract striped bass, but fishing in these can be deadly. Asher shares his knowledge on boat handling, angling, and bait selection, emphasizing safety as a priority.
Cory Allen, a seasoned musky guide, demonstrates the effectiveness of jigging spinnerbaits in musky fishing. This technique allows for a lateral presentation with lift and fall, allowing for control on both ends of the spectrum. Allen's musky fishing videos showcase his impressive freshwater fishing toolbox and show how adjusting your technique can improve your musky fishing success.
Fly fishing for musky on the Collins River requires understanding river dynamics and unique features. Captain Chad Bryson's knowledge extends to presentation mechanics, rod selection, and flies. He emphasizes the importance of not overlooking productive waters and focusing on potential hotspots. Understanding the river, rod, fly, and presentation techniques can significantly influence the outcome. With the right knowledge, musky fishing can yield rewarding experiences.
Captain Chad Bryson, a renowned fly fishing expert, provides valuable insights on musky fly fishing. He discusses the importance of choosing the right gear, including rods, reels, flies, fly line, and leader material. Chad emphasizes the need for comfort, efficiency, graphite quality, arbor size, and fluorocarbon leaders. The video aims to equip anglers with the necessary knowledge to successfully hunt musky fish, ensuring they are ready to tackle the freshwater predators.
Captain Chad Bryson, an accomplished fisherman and guide, offers a unique experience for musky fly fishing in Tennessee's Collins River. He specializes in understanding river dynamics, musky behavior, and fly creation. Bryson emphasizes patience and thoroughness in the sport, emphasizing the importance of understanding the river's secrets and utilizing the right gear. His hand-tied musky flies and techniques help anglers create an intimate connection with the muskie and the river, enhancing their success in musky fly fishing.
Capt. William Toney, a seasoned inshore fishing guide in Homosassa, Florida, guides anglers in catching redfish under high pressure using live bait and proper tackle. He shares knowledge on tide rhythms, bait presentation, and leaders, allowing anglers to become part of the cosmic dance.
This video is a masterclass in tuna fishing, delivered by two accomplished Sunshine State fishermen. It covers everything from bait selection to theories on baiting tuna, and is applicable worldwide. The wisdom shared is about being a smarter fisherman, understanding the fish, sea, and tools of the trade. The video also discusses bait and tackle, and the importance of understanding bird signals, fine-tuning electronics, and using lures to attract yellowfin tuna.
