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Fishing for Fun 11 May 2013 at 1:49pm

Just hope everyone is fishing for fun these days.

Making a Difference 23 Dec 2012 at 12:44am

This holiday season is once again driving me to look back at my life. And the question I always end up asking myself is, did I make a difference? Read more...

A Final Goodbye 17 Dec 2012 at 11:38am

This is my last blog post. Today is the last day you will hear from me directly folks. All of my articles are still here on the site and will be for quite some time. So you can read and reference them as you always have. Thanks to all my faithful readers and followers over the years. Hopefully my replacement will take up right where I left off and not only continue, but make improvements to the site along the way. Watch over your kids folks. Take them fishing. Teach them to fish and be outdoors, not stuck in front of a TV or computer game. They are precious and you need to take care of them. Fishing is the best way I know to accomplish that, and About.com is the best place to learn how to be a better fishermen and a better parent.

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It's Sheepshead Time! 11 Dec 2012 at 12:46am

">Fall means many things to many people. It's a time for leaves to drop and to witness the wonderful colors of nature. But in my world fall always brings ...

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Finding a Fall Fishing Day 8 Dec 2012 at 12:05am

">Fall weather can be good one day and bad the next. For fishermen, that means picking the right day to head out. Some of us can't pick and choose ...

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It's Time to Say "So Long..." 6 Dec 2012 at 8:00am

I have been blessed! I have been the guide here on About.com's Saltwater Fishing site for almost 15 years. It has been a thrill, but the time has come for me to hand the reins over to someone else. Lots of issues are causing me to step down, the major one being my wife's current battle with cancer. I've made a lot of friends, met a ton of people, and tried to share my fishing knowledge with all of you. I have had a ball! Almost 15 years! It's been quite a ride for me. Since 1998 I have been sharing my fishing experiences and knowledge with people around the world. I will find it difficult to wake up every morning and not be checking and updating my site.

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Praying to the Tuna Gods 6 Dec 2012 at 12:17am

">One person I fished with stands out more than any other. We served our country together and became best friends. Over the past thirty years we have stayed in ...

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Winter Fishing Results 2 Dec 2012 at 12:02am

Winter fishing has set in around everywhere. King mackerel are being caught off south Florida, and sailfish are jumping in the boat down there. Farther north, vermillion snapper and black sea bass are cooperating in huge numbers on near shore wrecks and reefs... Read more...

Choosing the Right Terminal Tackle 30 Nov 2012 at 12:08am

Bottom fishing, whether inshore or in deep offshore waters, necessarily means making a choice on the terminal tackle you plan to use. Many anglers catch fewer fish as a result of a poor choice or no choice at all. The right choice depends on the fishing situation at hand... Read more...

A Big Bull for John 28 Nov 2012 at 12:49am

We ran probably 10 miles off the reef, past the southbound shipping lanes and toward the middle of the Gulfstream. Southbound ship traffic always runs just inside the stream to avoid it's six-knot northerly current. Northbound traffic rides the middle to take every advantage of the extra push. We found a small weed line of Sargasso and put out our baits... Read more...

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About.com Freshwater Fishing Get the latest headlines from the About.com Freshwater Fishing GuideSite.

My Last Post 31 Mar 2013 at 4:14pm
It seems strange knowing, after 16 years of doing this site, this is the last post I will ever make here. This site had become a big part of ...

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Goodbye To Everyone 28 Mar 2013 at 5:31am
Over 16 years ago I saw a small note in the newspaper looking for writers for the web. At that time I had never even been on the web but ...

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Fishing A Bass Tournament On Lake Martin In Alabama 19 Mar 2013 at 5:48am
I love fishing Lake Martin in Alabama and all three Griffin bass clubs go over there every October for a big weekend tournament. We have a lot of fun ...

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Is Hooking A Fish the Same As Hooking A Dog? 18 Mar 2013 at 6:04am
PETA, the animal rights group, not People Eating Tasty Animals, wants to ban fishing. They say hooking a fish is cruel and want kids taught not to go fishing. Their claim that hooking a fish is like hooking a dog with a fish hook is silly and not factual, but being silly and ignoring facts never slowed those folks down!

What do you think? Share your comments in the section below.

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Is Hooking A Fish the Same As Hooking A Dog?

Life Jackets and Kill Switches 17 Mar 2013 at 6:31am
Everyone knows fast boats can kill you. But a simple action that takes only a few seconds can save your life. Every time you crank your engine on ...

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How To Fish A Carolina Rig 16 Mar 2013 at 6:02am
Carolina rigs took the fishing world by storm a few years ago when some tournaments were won on them. I first started fishing this type rig in the early 1970's, ...

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What Are Some Things to Try for Fishing Success 15 Mar 2013 at 5:42am
The new fishing season is almost here in most northern parts of the US. So what can you do to get ready for it and have more success fishing? Bob ...

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Getting Fishing Tackle Ready for the New Fishing Season 14 Mar 2013 at 6:34am
Its time to get tackle ready for spring fishing. Some of us get to enjoy open water fishing all year but some have to contend with frozen lakes. Either way, ...

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Why Are Some Bass Fishing Plugs So Expensive? 13 Mar 2013 at 6:12am
Some bass fishing plugs are so expensive you are afraid to use them for fear of losing them. Plugs costing $15 to $25 are not unusual. But are they ...

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Fish Recipes 12 Mar 2013 at 6:20am
Cooking your catch with different recipes is one of the best things about fishing and is the main reason many people go fishing. There are many great recipes to ...

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