Recent cold fronts paired with low morning tides following the new moon have set up excellent fishing conditions throughout the Naples and Marco Island backcountry. The cooler water temperatures have pushed bait and gamefish into troughs channels and deeper cuts concentrating fish and making them easier to target. Anglers are catching a wide varie...

Water Level: 294.7 | Water Temperature: 44.8˚ Weather: 13˚ | Clear | Winds: 0 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Target main lake gravel points and rocky drop-offs in 15-25 feet of water using jig ‘n pig setups spinnerbaits or 10+ crankbaits in shad patterns. Afternoon sun is prompting some bass to move shallower on points to […]

What Fishing Guides Wear in Alaska   The list of items to bring when traveling to Alaska is surprisingly short primarily made up of personal clothing items. Although the list isn’t long bringing the right items can make your trip much more comfortable & enjoyable!  I’ve found that the best way to tell travelers what […] The post What Fishing Guide...

We started the day with a wahoo fishing seminar then the crew spent the rest of the day helping passengers get rigged up. Everyone is enjoying the nice weather and great food. TEAM RP

Last Updated on January 21 2026 by Staff Writer Snook sit at the center of Florida’s inshore fishing culture for a reason. They’re powerful structure-oriented fish that live close to...

Today was another thrilling day aboard the Big Eye 2 Sportfishing vessel in the beautiful waters of Quepos Costa Rica. As the sun rose we set sail with high spirits eager to see what the day would bring. We were graced with the pleasure of having a young angler onboard who was determined to land […] The post “Marlin Victory: Young Angler’s Solo Tr...

Today was another action-packed day out on the water with Big Eye 2 Sportfishing in the beautiful waters of Quepos Costa Rica. As your trusted captain I’m here to fill you in on all the details of our exciting fishing expedition. We began our day bright and early setting out from the Marina Pez Vela […] The post “Rock Star Tournament Victory: 156l...

Today was another exciting day on the waters of Quepos Costa Rica with Big Eye 2 Sportfishing. As a professional sport fishing captain I Franklin Araya am thrilled to share with you our day’s adventure. We embarked early in the morning the ocean was calm and the weather was perfect for a day of sport […] The post “Ten Sailfish Released: Successful...

In the last couple of cold days we have seen some good ice growth! Today (1/20/26) Ben drilled about 40 holes between the marina and Center reef area. When drilling in black clear ice spots he was finding 16 to 17 inches commonly. Where slush ice is layered on top it was thicker. The area on the south side of Coney Island that was 13.5 inches on...

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If you’ve followed Knox Robinson’s writing for any period of time you know — the guy gets after it on his yak and he makes a consistent effort to always find a new place to wet a line across the long list of lakes and waterways that comprise Central Florida’s expansive world famous bass fishery. That’s why his perspective is especially valuable in...

We departed this morning on our annual JB Line One 18 passenger/18 day trip. After picking up a nice load of bait we spent the rest of the day traveling south in beautiful weather. TEAM RP

As the snow begins to melt and the first wildflowers bloom spring in Jackson Hole becomes one of the most underrated times to visit. This season offers a unique blend of winter and summer energy where you can still ski in the mountains while enjoying sunny days in the valley. From spring skiing to wildlife watching and early-season Jackson Hole fl...

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Maine Outdoors I’ll be sharing a series of posts over the coming months looking back at each of the four decades that brought us to where we are today. 1987: The Official Beginning

We have some extreme weather on the way. This weather decreases fishing pressure greatly allowing the bass to feed up for the spawn and get healthy without being fished for. Nature protects itself in many ways and this is one of them. The bass can get into their prespawn areas and add weight so they can endure a stressful spawning phase. After th...

Lake Guntersville Fishing Report | Late January Setup Multiple patterns are in play right now. Shallow mid-depth and deeper options can all produce. The difference is staying flexible and being on the right water when the bite window opens. Late January on Guntersville Lake Guntersville has been in one of those stretches where you cannot […] The p...

GORDO BANKS PANGASJanuary 18 2026 We continue to see good action throughout the fishing grounds closer to shore such as La Fortuna 25 Cardon and Punta Gorda. Tuna numbers are down compared to previous weeks though most boats were able … Continue reading →

Ben went out to see how much ice we have grown in the last 2 days. He checked on spots along where the road normally is on the way to Center Reef. He found we have grown about 1/2 to 3/4 inch since the last report on 1/16. Ben drilled where there was no or minimal slush ice and found 14.5 to 16.5 inches. Where Slush ice is layered on top you can...

“First I would like to thank Taka Katy and Steve Tanaka from Taka’s Tackle for supporting this trip since 1993. I had the pleasure of fishing with the best tuna fisherman I know Taka Tanaka. Thank you to Matt Salas from Salas Lures for donating the 6xJR and 7xJR Wahoo Lures. They worked great for the Wahoo.…

Today was a great day working up the coastline with incredible weather. Everyone was also able to tag several Yellowtail today. We had very good fishing this evening on yo-yo jigs surface irons stick baits and live bait. We will be traveling our way up the coast tomorrow. TEAM RP

After a very unusual bout of cold weather 70 degree temperatures and the new moon have the bass on the move. The bass are in 3 phases at guntersville right now. There is a big group out deep roaming around eating shad in their winter pattern and it will be April before they think about moving shallow. There is a group preparing to move up on...

February Mistakes on Lake Guntersville Over the many years I have fished Lake Guntersville I have found that many of my customers repeat mistakes and make them over and over again affecting their performance and ability to catch fish. There are many things that make February a tough month on Guntersville and nothing more common... Read more » The...

February is the month for Lovers and Lovers who love to fish in Puerto Vallarta. Being known as the friendliest people in the world, you can see why fishermen want to come to Mexico and wet a line in our beautiful bay.  February is upon us here in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, and as always, it’s a great time to reflect on the fishing act...

Today didn’t hold a lot of wind but the temps were still low. The high was 34 while the low was 25 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 15mph. Currently it’s 27 feels like 20 with S winds around 4mph. Tomorrow we should see similar winds with increased temps. Sound water temp: 32-34 […] The post Hatteras Island Fishing Report appeared first on...

Cool weather over the past few days combined with persistent north winds has cleared up the backcountry water and produced some of the lowest tides we’ve seen recently. These conditions have concentrated fish and set up excellent opportunities throughout the Naples and Marco Island backcountry. Speckled trout fishing has been particularly strong e...