Pre-Spawn Bass Fishing on Lake Guntersville Pre-spawn bass fishing occurs when the bass begin their movement from the deep water where they have been holding for the winter and then moving toward the shallow spawning zones. Their bodies are not fully ready for the spawn; they have not fully committed to the beds but movement... Read more » The pos...

Today was a lot like yesterday. Tomorrow should be the last day of “normal” before the storm moves in Saturday. Today’s high was 36 while the low was 28 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 26mph. Currently it’s 32 feels like 24 with NNW winds around 5mph. Tomorrow temps should be similar while […] The post Hatteras Island Fishing Report appear...

If you spend enough days nymphing rivers like the Missouri you eventually stop arguing about whether a 10-foot fly rod is worth it and start wondering how you ever lived without one. For years 9-foot rods were staples. They were versatile familiar and “standard.” But modern nymphing—especially on big technical tailwaters—has evolved. Deeper rigs l...

OFFSHORE- Another week of scattered sailfish action; with boats trolling up to the north picking away at a few sails and the live baiters getting chances south of Jupiter Inlet. A few dolphin have been mixed in with the sailfish along with the occasional wahoo and blackfin tuna. Most of the live bait action has been from the Juno Beach Pier to Jupi...

Key West fishing report for January 28 2026 is a chilly one. The Florida Keys in Key West are experiencing one of the coldest winters since 2010. Air temps down into the low 50s and with the north west and north winds over 20 kn can bring the wind chills down to the 40s. Not exactly Chamber of Commerce weather and there is more to come this coming...

Water Level: 294.28 | Water Temperature: 42.4˚ Weather: 17˚ | Mostly Cloudy | Winds: 5 mph 1. Striper: Fishing remains productive using live bait and 3/8 ounce bucktails especially near Rudds Creek Bridge and old river channel bends. Slow presentations in deeper water (15-25 feet) yield the best results. 2. Largemouth Bass: Bass are holding […]

Today was just plain cold. We’ve had duck hunters come in and say how brutally cold this morning’s hunts were but ducks were out there like crazy. So many redheads flying around. The high was 36 while the low was 25 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 32mph. Currently it’s 36 feels like […] The post Hatteras Island Fishing Report appeared firs...

In this video Simon ties a unique variation on the traditional pheasant tail nymph. With winter conditions a heavy tungsten bead on a jigged hook was a must. Simon kept high flows in mind while designing this fly and aimed … Continue reading →

Spring Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Venice Louisiana Why spring offers some of the most consistent offshore yellowfin tuna fishing conditions of the year https://youtu.be/IoOMgJoozIY Short spring yellowfin tuna action offshore of Venice Louisiana Spring yellowfin tuna fishing in Venice Louisiana offers some of the most consistent offshore opportuniti...

Blacks and Stripes I went out yesterday not knowing what to expect. Prior to the weather last week there had been a good Marlin bite with both Blacks and Stripes along with Blues being found. So the expectation was high but what affect had the weather had. As we left the Heads the water temperature … Continue reading Ambition Report 22nd.January’2...

Happy Belated New Year and all that! (I hope you enjoyed the holidays and are surviving this brutal winter! 😲) It’s been wayyyyy longer than a little while since I’ve posted here and I’m sorry to disappoint but this still isn’t “much” of a river or fishing report… I’ve been pretty busy on my Facebook […] The post January 26 2026 appeared first on...

If you’ve been following the East Coast saltwater scene you’ve likely heard the talk on the docks: the Striped Bass fishery is changing. We believe in being upfront with our anglers so let’s address the reality.

At Christmas it was 70 degrees and we were fishing in shorts and T-shirts. A month later we are in a historic cold front. The fishing has been really good on the days the weather allows us to get out on the lake. The water temp was in the mid 50s a few weeks ago now it's in the 30s. Will they bite?yes. Do you have to change it up a bit?yes. T...

When weather allows we have been hammering some winter reds on the shallow bays and creek of North Carolina’s Pamlico Sound. When ample sunlight allows we see the fish eat our Z-Man finesse soft plastics. It’s a ton of fun and something every winter angler should experience. Give me a call or shoot me an […] The post Pamlico Sound Winter Redfish R...

When most anglers think of the Missouri River they picture cold clear tailwater long drifts and technical dry-fly fishing. But tucked just upstream of Holter Dam lies one of Montana’s most overlooked fisheries—Holter Lake. For anglers willing to trade current seams for open water this reservoir offers some of the most consistent and rewarding stil...

Ryan Freese holding a bull

We caught a 104 lbs Yellowfin Tuna to share for dinner

GORDO BANKS PANGASJanuary 25th 2026 The week started off good with decent action at the Inner and Outer Gordo. We saw more tuna action in the 40-to-70-pound range.  These tuna were hooked on live bulito small skipjack chiwili strips of … Continue reading →

Check out the Getz boys tripled up on some winter redfish. The post More Winter Redfishing on the Pamlico River appeared first on Tar-Pam Guide Service.

Even Thicker! Avery went out today to see how much ice we have made since our last update on 1/22. He drilled about 20 holes between In Towne Marina and the Center reef area.  In that stretch he was finding 19.5 to 20 inches of thickness in the clear black ice where there was no snow. Where he checked in drifts of snow around fish house groups he...

At Christmas it was 70 degrees and we were fishing in shorts and T-shirts. A month later we are in a historic cold front. The fishing has been really good on the days the weather allows us to get out on the lake. The water temp was in the mid 50s a few weeks ago now it's in the 30s. Will they bite?yes. Do you have to change it up a bit?yes. T...

OFFSHORE- Another week of scattered sailfish action; with boats trolling up to the north picking away at a few sails and the live baiters getting chances south of Jupiter Inlet. A few dolphin have been mixed in with the sailfish along with the occasional wahoo and blackfin tuna. Most of the live bait action has been from the Juno Beach Pier to Jupi...

GORDO BANKS PANGASJanuary 25th 2026 The week started off good with decent action at the Inner and Outer Gordo. We saw more tuna action in the 40-to-70-pound range.  These tuna were hooked on live bulito small skipjack chiwili strips of … Continue reading →

Key West fishing report for January 28 2026 is a chilly one. The Florida Keys in Key West are experiencing one of the coldest winters since 2010. Air temps down into the low 50s and with the north west and north winds over 20 kn can bring the wind chills down to the 40s. Not exactly Chamber of Commerce weather and there is more to come this coming...

Blacks and Stripes I went out yesterday not knowing what to expect. Prior to the weather last week there had been a good Marlin bite with both Blacks and Stripes along with Blues being found. So the expectation was high but what affect had the weather had. As we left the Heads the water temperature … Continue reading Ambition Report 22nd.January’2...