September 21, 2022 The Importance of Wearing a Neck Gaiter When Fishing Did you know that nearly 5.4 million skin cancers are diagnosed annually in the United States? If you’re a dedicated fisherman (or woman), you understand the long hours in the sun this sport sustains. So how do you keep doing what you love without risking your health? The answer is: wear a neck gaiter. They
August 30, 2022 Keep Fish Wet Written by: Zach Steele @0nlydinks If you follow me on Instagram or have read anything I’ve ever written, then you’ll know that our fisheries and coastlines hold a special place in my heart. One thing we all have in common in this rapidly growing sport is that we love the fish we are trying to
August 23, 2022 Best Times for Fishing 4 Fundamental Ways to Find the Best Times For Fishing One of the great joys for an angler is the incredible variety of species and environments on which to test your skill. Finding the right fishing spot with high fish activity is important, but timing is perhaps even more important. The time of year or
August 3, 2022 White Bass, The Fish for Everyone! Written by: Omar Cotter @luck_o_the_irish_ntx I have fished for White Bass for almost fifty years, the last twenty-two years as a professional fishing guide, and I have loved every minute of it! White Bass are an aggressive species of bass that may have their origins in saltwater. They are, after all, related closely enough to
July 15, 2022 Using Scented Fishing Lures Written by: Jay Ball @bluejaysoutdoors Have you ever considered adding scent to a topwater bait such as a frog or walking bait? What about a bladed jig or a spinner bait? It’s no secret that scented lures such as soft plastics have helped anglers increase their catch ratios for many years. However, adding scent
July 13, 2022 Summer Bass Fishing in Florida Florida is certainly considered one of the best spots in the country for sport and leisure fishing. The absolutely amazing variety of species and environments to fish and explore is enticing to anglers from all over the world. Bass is so popular to catch that entire tournaments have been put on for them, especially in
July 6, 2022 Fish Like A Girl: A Call To Female Anglers Written by: Tatiana Ciccarelli @taticiccarelli I never shied away from learning something new. A healthy mix of inquisitive and confident, I was raised to believe in my own abilities and to look at challenges as opportunities for expansion. My father was a high school head football coach, and I spent a better part of my
June 30, 2022 FISH MONKEY NATION PROFILE: CAPT. MIKE ANDERSON For more than 25 years, Capt. Mike Anderson has been fishing and competing in tournaments on Tampa Bay and Florida’s fresh and salt waters. Born and raised in central Wisconsin, he joined the U.S. Air Force in 1986 and proudly served our nation for nearly seven years before moving on, settling in the Tampa Bay
June 28, 2022 Fish Monkey Nation Profile: Steve Pennaz Steve Pennaz is a two-time Hall of Fame angler who specializes in developing and building enthusiast media brands across various platforms. His credits include the successful launch of more than a dozen national outdoor television series, an award-winning national magazine and several digital properties. Pennaz started his career with North America Media Group immediately following
June 20, 2022 Fish Monkey Nation Profile: Timmy Horton Leading the Way Forward Officially the very first pro to sign with Major League Fishing when the tour was created in 2018, professional bass angler Timmy Horton has been leading the way forward ever since. He made a splash in his first year, winning the Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year in 2000; since
June 15, 2022 Summer Snook Tactics & Tips for the Nature Coast of Florida Written by: Captain Doug Howard @offthechazzfishingadventures Snook fishing in Florida is the most fun and exciting inshore fish to target during our summer months. Florida has many regions, each with certain tactics and approaches that bring success and create lifelong memories. Today, I will break down some tactics and tips I use as a guide