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Want to know how to catch a tuna in the Gulf of Mexico? The answer is to troll with live bait or a large chunk of cut bait. There are a handful of tuna species in the Gulf and many of the other big-game fish will rise to a nice chunk of cut bait or a larger live bait...

Fishing line can last for several years to a single season or less. How long the fishing line lasts depends on the type of fishing line you use. Braided line lasts the longest - up to several years. Monofilament and fluorocarbon fishing lines last the shortest amount...

In terms of the biggest tuna ever caught, you are looking at a monster that weighed 1496 pounds. The beast was a bluefin tuna and was nabbed off the coast of Nova Scotia. How big do tuna get? Well, they grow huge, but the maximum size will depend on the species of...

How to catch a fish might seem like a basic question but in reality, some species of game fish are very smart and elusive. It is those qualities that make them such popular targets among anglers of all skill levels. For those who are beginning anglers, the question of...

Fishing pole vs. fishing rod - What's the difference? Most anglers, today, use the two terms interchangeably, but there is a difference or two. A fishing rod has eyes or line guides and a reel seat to attach a reel to it. A fishing pole has none of those things....

Marlin vs. swordfish - many anglers consider them the same fish. Is a marlin a swordfish? No, not at all. They are both referred to as billfish along with sail fin fish. However, they are different fish even though they look somewhat similar. Swordfish are not related...

Deep sea fishing Gulf of Mexico waters is a life-changing experience that anglers love. Thanks to the shallow waters along the continental shelf that fade into deep water, the Gulf is a natural environment that produces monster fish. The 2,000 plus shipwrecks make...

What to bring on a fishing charter is perhaps one of the most frequently asked questions. So much so that we are devoting this blog to that subject. Fishing the Emerald Coast is a dynamic adventure. Whether you are fishing the shallows or fishing in deep water, your...

Blue Marlin is perhaps one of the most sought-after big game fish on the planet. The record for blue marlin in Florida is 1024 pounds. [1] Given both of these facts is the question, how do you catch a blue marlin in the Gulf? The simple answer is that you troll for...

Fishing can be hard work, but a luxury fishing charter takes the hard work out of fishing adventures. Often a luxury fishing boat is a higher-end unit with built-in accommodations that you would not find on most charter boats. Those amenities can include a range of...