Today was chilly. The high was 48 while the low was 41 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 30mph. Currently it’s 43 feels like 34 with NNE winds around 10mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow temps and winds will be similar. Sound water temp: ~57 Ocean water temp: ~57 Surf: Black Drum Red Drum […] The post Hatteras Island Fishing Report appeared f...

Our annual spring kayak sale and demo day is here! Plus we will host another kayak fishing seminar with local legend Chris Lender. Demo Day: Our free demo day will be hosted at Ken Thompson Park on lido key  Saturday March 21st @ 9a to Noon.  Come try before you buy. We will host a variety of […] The post 2026 PADDLE N’ GO SPRING KAYAK SALE DEMO A...

https://www.facebook.com/maumeetackle/   *click the link above for our current facebook page We are locked out of our regular Facebook page so following like us on the alternate. Or you can always come here to the website for the daily report.   ‏SUNRISE/ FIRST CAST-7:41 AM SUNSET/ LAST CAST-7:44 PM WEIGHT:  5/8 -3/4 oz  BLUEGRASS ISLAND- … The po...

Water Level: 299.44 | Water Temperature: 50.9˚ Weather: 27˚ | Mostly Cloudy | Winds: 5 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are starting to move shallow as water temps approach 51˚ staging around bushes on points creek backs and coves. Slow-rolled spinnerbaits jig ‘n pig combos and plastic grubs fished near riprap and submerged wood remain […]

At first glance guiding may look simple: drive the boat put guests on fish take a photo repeat. But at QCL guiding is something far deeper. It is a craft refined through patience intuition and an unwavering commitment to the guest experience. The best guides are not simply great fisherman; they are teachers hosts problem-solvers […]

Shop Hours 8am – 6pm Daily Happy St. Patrick’s day!!!  As “March Madness” continues the plot thickens…Wild Weather would be an understatement!  Since my last report we were experiencing “perfect” conditions but then Mother Nature ripped the rug out from underneath us.  I truly believe this is a great thing for our run.  “Short term […] The post Ma...

https://www.facebook.com/maumeetackle/   *click the link above for our current facebook page   We are locked out of our regular Facebook page so following like us on the alternate. Or you can always come here to the website for the daily report.   ‏SUNRISE/ FIRST CAST-7:42 AM SUNSET/ LAST CAST-7:43 PM WEIGHT:  5/8 -3/4 oz  BLUEGRASS … The post Mau...

Recently our western river basins experienced a significant and much-needed snowfall. Most areas are now sitting at or near 100% of their snow-pack averages. Several Snowtel sites across western Montana reported impressive totals ranging from 40 to 60 inches of snowfall over just a three-day period. While reaching average snow-pack levels is encou...

For most people burial at sea isn’t something that comes up until they’re facing it — either honoring someone who specifically requested it or trying to find a farewell that feels right when a traditional burial doesn’t. It’s one of the oldest burial traditions in human history and it remains meaningful today for reasons that […] The post Why Do P...

Last week Knox Robinson wrote about the philosophical cost of seeing everything (read Part I here). This week Knox followed up with a more practical analysis in examining how forward-facing sonar is already changing competitive fishing pressuring fisheries and forcing anglers to ask where this all leads. Don’t miss Forward-Facing Sonar and the Cos...

Today was another successful day out on the water with Big Eye 2 Sportfishing in Quepos Costa Rica. As the owner and operator I Franklin Araya was pleased to guide a group of enthusiastic anglers on an inshore fishing trip that yielded an impressive catch of Roosterfish locally known as “pez gallo”. We set off […] The post “Roosterfish Triumph: Su...

Our day at sea was filled with excitement and adventure as we set out from the beautiful port of Quepos Costa Rica. As the captain of Big Eye 2 Sportfishing I am pleased to share our fishing report for the day. We started our journey early in the morning sailing 20 miles off the coast […] The post “Big Catch Day: Tuna Sailfish and Mahi Mahi Galore...

We had another fantastic day out on the waters of Quepos Costa Rica aboard the Big Eye 2 with Captain Franklin Araya. The weather conditions were ideal with calm seas and clear skies setting the stage for a fruitful day of sportfishing. We started the day early heading out to the offshore fishing grounds where […] The post “Eight Sailfish Released...

Today was another spectacular day on the waters of Quepos Costa Rica aboard the Big Eye 2. As a professional sport fishing captain I Franklin Araya had the pleasure of guiding our guests through an adventurous journey filled with excitement and unforgettable moments. Our day began with a picturesque sunrise over the Pacific Ocean as […] The post “...

Today was another exciting day out on the Pacific Ocean with Big Eye 2 Sportfishing. As the morning sun rose over the world-class Marina Pez Vela in Quepos Costa Rica our team of experienced anglers and I Captain Franklin Araya were preparing for a thrilling day of sport fishing. We set sail just as the […] The post “Successful Sailfish Release: B...

Today was a remarkable day for sport fishing in the pristine waters of Quepos Costa Rica. As the owner and operator of Big Eye 2 Sportfishing I had the pleasure of hosting a father-son duo who had booked a trip specifically to fish for sailfish. As always our team was committed to providing a memorable […] The post “Father-Son Duo Reels in Sailfis...

The day started early aboard the Big Eye 2 our well-equipped sportfishing vessel as we set sail from the stunning marina of Quepos Costa Rica. With the sun rising over the horizon we embarked on our daily fishing adventure eager to see what the Pacific Ocean had in store for us. Today I had the […] The post “Big Catch: Two Tuna Three Sailfish with...

Today was another successful day of sport fishing aboard the Big Eye 2 in the beautiful waters surrounding Quepos Costa Rica. As your trusted captain I’m excited to share today’s fishing report with you. We started our day early setting our course for the inshore fishing grounds. The sea was calm and the weather was […] The post “Big Eye 2’s Remar...

Today was a day of triumph on the waters off the coast of Quepos Costa Rica. Our guests aboard the Big Eye 2 under the guidance of Captain Franklin Araya had a thrilling day of sportfishing reeling in a total of 6 tunas and 5 sailfish. We set off early in the morning the cool […] The post “Big Eye 2’s Successful Catch: Tuna and Sailfish Galore” ap...

Winter Wonderland: The Allure of Cape Cod for Duck Hunting Hey there fellow outdoor lovers! As we cruise into winter there’s something magical about Cape Cod’s frosty landscapes that makes it the perfect backdrop for duck hunting Cape Cod. With the temperature dropping and snow dusting the ground it’s hard not to feel a rush […]

I did 6 guide trips this week and we landed 220 bass. Rising water, warm stable weather and longer days have the bass biting at Guntersville. We caught them on crankbaits, jerkbaits and plastic. The best depth ranges are 3-9 feet close to spawning areas. As April approaches we will see a shad spawn, bluegill up on the beds and postspawn bass retr...

We all feel it at the pump—and most people understand tariffs are driving up the cost of just about everything—but what does that actually mean for fishing? Knox Robinson breaks down the real impact hitting anglers and the industry—and isn’t just talking about it he’s taking it straight to Congress! Don't miss the full story in this week's forecas...

We had a three day cold front move through Southwest Florida this past week bringing cloudy skies cooler temperatures and some much-needed rain. It definitely slowed things down for a few days but as always this time of year that didn’t last long. The tide has turned and we’re right back into classic spring conditions … Naples & Marco Island Fishin...

Today was windy and chilly. The high was 48 while the low was 44 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 45mph. Currently it’s 45 feels like 33 with NE winds around 14mph. Gusts around 26mph. Tomorrow the temps will creep back up again. Winds will be light to moderate speeds again. Sound water […] The post Hatteras Island Fishing Report appeared...

We had some serious fog out there this morning! I had met Don Walters and Alex Bournias up at the Old Town Bait and Tackle at sunrise but we had to putter most of the way down the intracoastal to get to our first spot - we could see about 50 yards. But when we got to a likely looking dock on a tide that still had a couple of hours for it to hit...