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Posted on Sep 6, 2012 in
Get Reel
Brielle Bennett of Cinnaminson, New Jersey, has been chosen as the first annual grand prize winner in the SWS Salt Water Kids contest. All of the monthly Salt Water Kids winners were asked to submit essays describing why they loved saltwater fishing, and Brielle edged out other strong competitors based on the strength of the essay she submitted, which follows: Read More
Posted on Aug 8, 2012 in
Get Reel
High-tech gelspun polyethylene fishing lines have taken on increasing significance in saltwater fishing in recent years, so an examination of this trend seems relevant. Whether they chose braid made from Spectra or Dyneema, virtually every guide I’ve fished with recently here in South Florida has converted to braid on his or her boat, for both fishing-related and monetary reasons. Read More
Posted on Jul 11, 2012 in
Get Reel, ICAST 2012
The 2012 ICAST tackle show is underway in Orlando and the theme so far seems to be innovations in spinning reels. Lightweight designs with powerful drags abound as reel manufacturers keep bringing new models designed specifically for braided line to the market. Where spinning tackle was once thought to be reserved exclusively for light tackle situations and relatively small fish, nowadays more and more huge fish are being landed on spinners. Read More
Posted on May 24, 2012 in
Get Reel, tarpon fishing
Those of you who’ve read my blog before likely know that I anticipate tarpon season each winter much the same as a kid anticipates the arrival of Christmas. Other worldly concerns typically grind to a halt (ok, maybe they slow down a little) as May and June approach, because there’s a short window of opportunity to encounter this manificent fish here in the Florida Keys, and I want to get in on as much of the action as possible. Read More
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