Ricks Tips

August Is the Best Month           August is a great time to target king mackerel in the Central East Region. The fish average around 20 pounds or more, and there are […]

These Guys Are Smart! By April the water is warming and the fish are moving from schooling behavior towards more independent small pods, singles and pairs of fish. When they […]

Look for Wrecks and Reefs Our summertime amberjack fishing in the Central East Region takes place on the deeper wrecks and reefs in 180 to 250 feet of water. That’s […]

Let’s Talk Panfishing If it’s fight and great taste you want, try panfishing the Big O for bream and crappie. Last week, I talked about spending a wintry day on […]

The Bite Is On North winds mean the sailfish bite is on; here are some baits and rigs to hit the high seas with. For you guys who love to […]

A Battle of the Wind Surf fishing in the fall, especially in October and November—when the winds clock around to put your coast in the lee, hitting the shore––is very […]

Deep Water Speedsters Late November and into December is the time of year when the big wahoo tournaments start to kick off. Most are held in the Bahamas, but that […]

Wind Direction Matters These cooler breezes cause fish to school in concentrations that make catchin’ easy. Obviously, this is the time of year when we get an occasional cold front […]

Check With FWC for Hunting Seasons It’s late September and time to get ready for hunting season. Fall hunting includes deer, turkey, hogs and small game, even coyotes. As for […]

Timing Is Everything Pay attention to the conditions to see if the fish are eating or waiting for the window to open. We always talk about how to fish in […]