Oceans are Being Destroyed Oceans and waterways are being polluted by large scale fishing operations. Massive vessels are able to capture more fish than ever before leaving behind a destructive path and devastating marine habitats. Why is it important to … Continue reading →

We’re engaging in aquatic activities that put us at risk,” Burgess said. And although reported shark sightings seem to be spiking, attacks are still rare. Only one shark attack was recorded on South Carolina beaches in 2021, researchers said. Is … Continue reading →

How far can you cast a beach caster? Turning up the heat a little, around 150 yards is an excellent target for beach fishing. This is equivalent to 175 yards or so over grass, and is long enough to prove … Continue reading →

13 miles. If you are interested in hiking the Klondike Beach Trail – Florida’s longest backcountry beach walk, 13 miles linear -you must obtain a backcountry permit in advance and haul in all the water you need with you. Can … Continue reading →

How do you read a Surfline report? Surfline’s surf quality scale – 1 = FLAT: No waves mean no surfing. – 2 = VERY POOR: The forecast may include words like “lack of surf,” “bad,” or even “very stormy.” – … Continue reading →

Sandbars begin forming underwater. As waves break, this pulls material from the shoreline, migrating further into the ocean. During heavy storms, large waves can build sandbars far from shore, until they rise above the water’s surface. Is a sandbar formed … Continue reading →

Perch are mainly bottom feeders and like to lurk around large objects below the surface, such as tree roots, reed beds, undercut banks and manmade structures such as bridge foundations. Is perch fish good eating? Freshwater perch is both perfectly … Continue reading →

Of those that live in the water (including fish) only those that have fins and scales may be eaten. All crustaceans and mollusk shellfish have no scales and are therefore unclean. These include shrimp/prawns, lobster, scallops, mussels, oysters, squid, octopus, … Continue reading →

Hook Size for Redfish: So you may be wondering what the best size hook is for catching redfish with white bait. I recommend 1/0 to 3/0 size circle hooks. For small white bait (2-3″) I usually use smaller 1/0 size … Continue reading →

How do you toughen shrimp for fishing? Cut the shrimp into half-inch pieces, and microwave on high for one to two minutes, or until the shrimp edges start to turn orange. This is the fastest method of curing for bait … Continue reading →

Can everyone learn to float on their back? Everyone can back float! Even if your body is composed of 100% muscle, you can float on your back. The belief that someone cannot float on their back is so common among … Continue reading →

Full lungs, arms above your head, and relaxing your belly muscles should make you float just fine. Your response kind of explains the mechanism of floating, and that is fine. Why do you have to relax to float? If you … Continue reading →

How do you identify ridges and troughs? Ridges and troughs are often mentioned on the weather forecast. A ridge is an elongated area of relatively high pressure extending from the center of a high-pressure region. A trough is an elongated … Continue reading →

Best Baits Whiting are great to catch because they can be caught using a wide range of baits. Ragworm, lugworm, shellfish, shrimps, prawns, sandeels, hermit crab and strips of fresh fish such as herring, mackerel, sprat, pilchard and whiting can … Continue reading →

From firsthand experience, 2-3 oz weights work well in most cases and provide adequate stability. This is the range that I use the most when pier fishing and I rarely need to upsize the lead. What size weight should I … Continue reading →