After getting the fish in a bucket, I re-baited and sent the treble hook down again. Almost immediately, I felt another bite, and pulled up gently to set the hook. Feeling some heavy resistance and a ...

Employing frisky live bait indigenous to the water fished is almost always the most effective way to catch fish in fresh and saltwater. Bait shops do a good job of providing live baitfish or shrimp to ...

Mullet fishing with a cast net is a tradition that’s lasted many generations along the Gulf Coast, especially in the Florida Panhandle. It’s a common sight to see a net fisherman waiting patiently ...

For those of us who like to fish with live bait, a cast net can be an indispensable tool. It pays to invest in a quality net, and most pros prefer a so-called “panel” net, one in which several ...

The Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association’s fifth annual Kids Fishing Expo is set for Sunday, March 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Founders Park in Islamorada. The event takes place on the great ...

Mastering the cast net is a game-changing skill for any angler—and once you learn it, you’ll use it for life. This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to throw a cast net with confidence and ...

In this fun cast net fishing session, I use a cast net as a bait trap to catch some incredibly colorful bait fish for my next big catch. Watch as I throw, scoop, and reveal a surprising variety of ...