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Tips & How-Tos

What we have learned on the water, and step-by-step guides to help you land more fish.

Tips & TricksHow-To Guides

Tips & Tricks

Watch the birds

Diving birds mean bait is being pushed to the surface. Bigger fish are usually right under them.

Find the temperature break

A sharp change in water temperature or color is where bait stacks up. Check sea surface charts before you leave the dock.

Go lighter on the leader

In clear blue water, fish get leader shy. Step down to fluorocarbon when the bites slow down.

Set your drag at home

A good starting point is about a quarter to a third of your line's rated strength. Test it with a scale before the trip.

Fish before the front

Many anglers swear by the bite as a weather front moves in. Keep safety first and watch the marine forecast.

Know the rules

Carry your state saltwater fishing license, and check the federal permits and limits before keeping tuna or billfish.

Step by step

How-To Guides

Tie an FG Knot (Braid to Leader)The slimmest, strongest way to join braided line to a fluorocarbon or mono leader. It slides through the guides on a long cast.Intermediate · 6 stepsRig a Ballyhoo for TrollingThe classic offshore bait for mahi, wahoo, tuna and billfish, rigged so it swims straight behind the boat.Intermediate · 6 stepsRead Your Fish FinderLearn to tell the bottom, bait and fish apart on the screen so you spend your time where the fish are.Beginner · 6 stepsFight a Big Fish Standing UpStance, harness and the pump and reel, so you land the fish instead of wearing yourself out.All levels · 6 steps

Learn it on the water

The fastest way to learn is with a captain beside you. Book a trip and we will show you how.

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