Inshore Fishing
New lures for winter reds
It’s common knowledge that gold spoons work well when banging the banks or sight-fishing for reds. And Keweenaw Tackle Company’s new Fin Wing slips through the water seductively.
Articles by John Flores
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Humble holiday — Redfish swarm at that East Cote Blanche Bay hotspot
It was a blasted shame. On one couch in a comatose sugar shock was my son-in-law, staring at the television. In my lounge chair reclining rocker was my oldest son and his wife, both sawing logs sound asleep.
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The top shot for specklebelly geese
White-fronted geese take heavy loads of 1s, 2s, BB and even BBB shot.
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Goose guide’s top specklebelly call
With the popularity of white-fronted goose hunting on the rise, call makers are working hard to achieve the perfect sound.
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Breaking the language barrier — Expert tips for specklebelly goose hunting
“If it doesn’t fire you up to see a group of specks come in your face, flying 15 yards over your head with their feet down — and you’re looking into their eyes and you see the bars light up in the sun — if that doesn’t fire you up, then you don’t need to be out here.”
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Blue Collar Decoys
Blue Collar Decoys are custom-made decoys designed to durable, lifelike and second to none when it comes to colors.
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Light loads are perfect for September teal
Early migrating teal typically include a lot of juvenile birds in the fall flight and are just coming off their summer molt.
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The sweet spot — Tips for September teal-hunting success
My plan was well thought out for the opening day of teal season, but apparently the birds didn’t get the memo, e-mail, text — aw, heck, whatever method birds use to communicate one to another.
Inshore Fishing
Learn to read the current to catch more deep redfish
On our trip with Capt. Bill Lake, we had time to set up and receive instruction while we waited for the tide to actually slow down a little.
Inshore Fishing
How to rig up for deep Dularge redfish
We connected our cracked crabs to Carolina-rigged 5/0 kahle hooks. The rig allows you to get the bait on the bottom, while the hook’s curvature snags in the corners of redfishs’ mouths nine out of 10 times, Capt. Bill Lake said.
Recipes
Grilled redfish with garlic cream sauce
Throwing a redfish filet or two on the grill and using this awesome garlic cream sauce is a perfect way to end a summer day. […]
Inshore Fishing
The No. 1 redfish bait
Capt. Bill Lake said the No. 1 food source for redfish of fish is crabs.
Inshore Fishing
Finding the right redfishing spot
The average weekend or vacationing angler, for the most part, doesn’t have time to find the number of spots Lake has to in order to keep his customers in fish.
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Melanoma facts
Although the vast majority of skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma, the more-serious melanoma is a risk for anyone spending significant time in the sun. Here are some facts:
Fishing
Don’t forget sunglasses
Any discussion of protection from UV rays must include eyewear.
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How to protect yourself from the sun
Statistics indicate one in three new cancer diagnosis in the United States comes in the form of skin cancer, making it the most frequently occurring form of cancer.