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Anglers Self Distancing & Fishing April 21, 2020

 

Keep America Fishing says the American Sport Fishing Association

Keep America Fishing continues to monitor the current situation and its potential impact on the recreational fishing industry.

GO FISHING!

We hope that you continue to spend time on the water. What better way is there to practice ‘social distancing,’ as health authorities recommend, than to seize the opportunity to get outside and enjoy some fishing? To that end, we have included some resources to help you stay up to date on ways to do just that.


Popular New Fishing Shorts Have Arrived for 2020. April 11, 2020

Hook & Tackle introduces brand new Dot Camo Fishing Short. Made of 100% soft polyester with a built-in stretch technology. Features a lined pliers pocket, mobile cell phone pocket. Jump in the water and come out practically dry! 

See our expert fisherman friend Shep Rose from the Bravo Networks show Southern Charm enjoying the shorts.

They look cool, feel cool and keeps you cool! Retail cost is $60.00 from sizes 30-42. Available at hookandtackle.com or at a dealer near you.

 


Top 5 Florida Fishing Captain Guides April 9, 2020

1. George Gozdz - Unfathomed Host Capt.George Gozdz is a full-time fishing guide in the Stuart Florida area and available for inshore and offshore charters

2.  Captain Aibe Raymond, a full-time fishing guide Taking people fishing is the only thing he has ever done for a living. Aibe guided anglers to catch over 30 IGFA world records and won multiple Sportfishing tournaments

3. Captain Rick Murphy -A South Florida resident his entire life, Captain Rick Murphy grew up hunting and fishing from the Keys to Lake Okeechobee. ... Rick Murphy earned his reputation in the waters of Biscayne Bay, Everglades National Park and the Florida Keys by leading his clients to world-class catches and prestigious tournament victories.

4. George Poveromos - is well-known as the producer and host of the immensely popular Salt Water Sportsman National Seminar Series, the nation's longest-running and most successful educational course on recreational marine fishing techniques.

5. Captain Todd Jones, Host of Emerald Tails, Captain Todd has guided fisherman and duck hunters in California, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia. He finally retired from the Navy in 2006 and was able to transition into a full time fishing and hunting guide. 


Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Allows Fishing April 7, 2020

With the strange times upon us, some good news is Floridians can fish!

Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Floridians can fish and boat as long as proper social distancing guidelines are put into place

Though most boat ramps and marinas are still closed. Fishing is still allowed after the governors order.


South Florida's Best Fishing Charter April 1, 2020

Meet Captain Bouncer Smith and Captain Abie Raymond, two of the most experienced Captains from Miami Beach, FL. 

Fishing off the famous Bouncers Dusky from the Miami Beach Marina. Captain Bouncer took the Hook & Tackle crew back in 1989 and helped them with their very first photo shoot in Key Biscayne, FL. 

Bouncer is widely regarded as one of the best recreational swordfish captains in the world, but he can catch just about anything that swims. A young Capt. Bouncer proudly poses with a client circa 1984. Bouncer has coached countless clients and helped them become better anglers.

If you want to catch fish, no others can compete.

 

 Go check out their website at: www.captbouncer.com or for some professional hardcore inshore fishing, please contact Aibe Raymond at www.gohardfishing.com