MELBOURNE BEACH — Melbourne Beach beaches are closed to all activities except walking, jogging, biking, fishing, surfing and swimming. Activities such as sunbathing, sitting in chairs, organized sports or lying on blankets and grouping of persons is not permitted. Is … Continue reading →

What this means is that a treble hook is still considered one hook because it has a single shank – or point of attachment. If you have a two pole stamp, you may fish 5 hooks on each line AND … Continue reading →

What is considered a bait fish? Bait fish are small fish caught for use as bait to attract large predatory fish, particularly game fish. Species used are typically those that are common and breed rapidly, making them easy to catch … Continue reading →

The Race is located between Fishers Island and Little Gull Island, is about 3.5 miles wide, and serves as the main entrance into Long Island Sound. How deep is the race in Long Island Sound? The Race, between Fisher’s Island … Continue reading →

Lures. The same techniques apply to bigger bass as they do for the smaller fish; the only difference is a larger lure. Using a larger lure means you will scare away the smaller fish. The little bass will leave the … Continue reading →

Betta fish are extremely territorial and likely to fight any other fish they share their tank with. Male Betta fish especially like to attack other fish by biting their fins. And in cases where they fight each other, the fights … Continue reading →

Facts You Should Know About Marine Animal Bites Bites or puncture wounds to the hand, wrist, foot, or joint are very dangerous and require immediate medical attention. Ocean bacteria are particularly dangerous. Infections often occur. Local wound infection may develop … Continue reading →

Non-commercial or recreational fishers who do not have a fishing licence can only fish for lobster and crab (Edible/brown crab, spider crab and velvet crab) from May 1 to September 30 every year, and can only fish up to six … Continue reading →

Insulated rubber boots will keep your feet warm when fishing on cold, crisp mornings — especially when the forecast calls for day-long drizzle. Don’t forget to look for boots with a non-slip outsole. Things get slippery when wet, and buying … Continue reading →

Wading boots, as far as they’ve come over the years, are not hiking boots. Even if you pony up hundreds of dollars for some of the finest models on the market, you’re still getting a dumbed down version of a … Continue reading →

Key demersal species fished by the UK fleet include cod and haddock. Pelagic fish inhabit the water column (not near the seabed or shore). The two main pelagic species fished by the UK fleet are mackerel and herring. What fish … Continue reading →

Snappers have milder-tasting and lighter-colored fillets than their older and larger relatives. Snappers are baby bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) and are one of the most successful predators in our waters. They grow to well over 20 pounds. Is a bluefish a … Continue reading →

The vast majority of landbased anglers rarely catch snapper, and rarely specifically target them from the shore. Don’t let this rarity deter you because snapper can be caught of rocks, you just need to be quite specific in how you … Continue reading →

Watch other surfers. Learn surfing etiquette . Begin surfing by catching foamies (broken waves) only. Only when you can consistently paddle for, and stand up on, foamies, then think about paddling out to catch unbroken waves. Hold onto your board. … Continue reading →

What is the best rig for snapper? With fresh bait as the ideal candidate to target snapper, a 2 Hook Paternoster Rig is the best choice for presentation and hook set. The 2 Hook Paternoster Rig is a bottom weighted … Continue reading →