Inshore Fishing category covers catches, products and news.
Inshore fishing is any fishing that takes place in water up to thirty meters deep. Since the waters are more calm, the requirements for a fishing vessel are less intense, and boats can be very small and basic. In terms of equipment, such as poles, holders, attire, and storage, inshore fishing requires less, as well.
The Original Goldfish shape and action built specifically for salt water action. 100lb test rings, hard baked paints, custom tied teaser 3/0 VMC hooks and a wobble that striped bass, blues and the other monsters […]
Saltwater anglers practice their craft in an unforgiving arena, their quarry armed with scalpel-sharp teeth and razor-edged gill plates, not to mention powered by muscular bodies designed to travel incalculable distances in search of prey. […]
This powerful, recreational line hauler runs on 12v power with a lift capacity of 110 pounds. Low amp usage but plenty of might to pull 1-3 prawn traps or 1 crab trap. Runs quiet and […]
Ever wonder what fish see in the southeast’s shallow bays and estuaries? Well, snorkeling is one option, but another — one with superior angling application — involves timing your outings with a seasonal occurrence known […]
Striped bass reproduction in the Chesapeake Bay slightly exceeded the long-term average this year, annual surveys show, offering hope that the population is rebounding from low levels that led to coastwide fishing restrictions three years […]
With Storm® 360GT Coastal baits tied on, anglers can truly fish everywhere and catch anything, now including saltwater species. Target Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Sea Trout and more with the new 360GT Coastal baits. The lineup […]
Fishing the saltwaters of Buzzards Bay jigging for stripers with artificial baits. We’re using white twister tails, and targeting the stripers which are closer to the surface of the water. For more fishing videos, visit: […]
Visiting anglers commonly wonder why Texas flats fishermen so frequently get out of perfectly good boats to wade-fish in water that is waist deep or even chest deep. While the question certainly is valid, there […]
Savage might have missed the boat with their Bat lure, but their Surf Walker does have a look and action that is totally different than other top water lures. It is made with a long […]
King mackerel can be one of the most exhilarating fish to target from a kayak in North Carolina. While they may not be everyone’s preferred fish on the table, no one can deny how they […]
In the world of gamefish, flounder probably don’t come to mind. Then again, maybe you’re not that familiar with two of the more popular recreationally caught species that make up the clan. In fact, they […]
Have you ever felt the power of a large tarpon as it surges into the air and displays jaw-dropping acrobatics? Even for seasoned tarpon anglers, that first jump sends a rush of adrenaline through their […]
When coastal fish are schooling near the surface, catch more by backing off them and heaving Rapala Long Cast X-Rap baits. “It’s imperative to get back enough where the fish will still be up and […]
The frenetic activity on the tip of the Gulf State Park Pier last weekend is more proof the northern Gulf of Mexico’s premium fishing and education pier is reeling with action.Fishing on the Octagon at […]
The largest family-friendly saltwater fishing competition in Florida – CCA Florida STAR, presented by Yamaha – will kick-off on Saturday, May 27 and unlike traditional fishing tournaments, focuses on conservation. With up to $500,000 in […]
When in-shore fish show fins in the shallows, you can be sure Capt. Rick Murphy will be flinging two new baits at ‘em – X-Rap® Twitchin’ Minnows and X-Rap Twitchin’ Mullets. “These are going to […]
More than 25 years ago, Captain Ryan Lambert navigated a winding maze of bayous and bays to bring clients from the lodge at Cajun Fishing Adventures in Buras, Louisiana, to prime saltwater fishing and duck […]
When Virginia closed its winter dredge fishery in 2008, waterman Clay Justis turned his attention from catching crabs that season to collecting the gear that captures them. He was one of several watermen hired under […]
Stripers Forever recently sent an Action Alert to its members warning that Chesapeake Bay commercial interests are again demanding higher kill limits on striped bass. They want to roll back the modest conservations measures put […]
The water might be cold, but the bass are feeding. Here’s how to catch them. March might come in like a lion, but slowly warming waters are triggering striped bass to awaken from their winter […]
I wasn’t sure where Capt. Danny Barrow was going with the story when he pointed out that if a fence had a dog in it you might be able to hop the fence, run across […]
Building on the popularity and success of Z-Man’s Project Z videos, the fourth season of the company’s groundbreaking webisode series utilizes a combination of cutting edge action footage and on screen graphics to break down […]
Inshore opportunities abound throughout the Southeast, where anglers target a variety of species every month of the year. Possibly no location receives more attention than Florida’s fabled Mosquito Lagoon and the surrounding waters of the […]
The water might be cold, but the bass are feeding. Here’s how to catch them. March might come in like a lion, but slowly warming waters are triggering striped bass to awaken from their winter […]
There’s more than one way to rig a live bait…here are a few of the best! Fishing with live bait is an extremely effective technique for catching a wide range of gamefish, and Florida’s own […]
The Chesapeake Bay has an oyster problem — but more fundamentally, it has a shell problem. Put simply, there aren’t enough oyster shells available to support a large-scale restoration of the Bay’s depleted bivalve population. […]
“Do you use fluorocarbon?” In 20 years, I have never taught a fishing seminar in which someone from the audience didn’t pose that question. My answer is honest but invariably noncommittal. “Yes, but if I […]
Wearing a battery-powered electro-shocker on his back, Josh Newhard came up short as he waded knee-deep in Buffalo Creek to probe for any eels lurking under rocks or along its banks. “Well, that’s something we […]
To assess the ecological and economic impacts of derelict blue crab pots in the Chesapeake Bay, a diverse team of researchers from CSS-Dynamac, Inc.; Versar, Inc.; the Virginia Institute of Marine Science; and Global Science […]
During the past year, Florida’s outdoor sportsmen have seen massive harmful algal blooms and fish die-offs across the Indian River Lagoon. Around the state, Tampa Bay and Florida Bay have experienced very similar bouts with […]
Big redfish call for big baits and even bigger hooks! Check out why Z-Man pro Capt. Scott MacCalla, turns to the 8″ Mag SwimZ™ paired with the new ChinlockZ™ hook when he’s looking to land […]
Matthew Vann, of Pensacola, Florida, measured a combined limit of 106.50 inches to win the 2016 IFA Kayak Tour Championship presented by Hobie Fishing on Oct. 8 at Panama City, Florida. The two-day championship […]
Despite appeals for more action, Mid-Atlantic council sticks with steps already taken to limit ocean bycatch of Bay’s once-abundant fish A push from anglers and conservationists to get stronger protections for depleted stocks of the […]
You once had a friend, he is dead. What cause it? We do know why? Our friend, the Indian River Lagoon Is dying the death of a thousand cuts. A hundred years, a thousand years […]
We have the longest fishing pier in the state with the old Sunshine Skyway Bridge that’s now been turned into a fishing pier across Tampa Bay. The Skyway Bridge stretches from Manatee County to Pinellas […]
You once had a friend; he is dead. What cause it? We do know why? Our friend, the Indian River Lagoon Is dying the death of a thousand cuts. A hundred years, a thousand years […]
The flats of South Biscayne Bay from Key Biscayne to Angelfish Creek are the primary places to target bonefish in my region. In September, I like the incoming tide, either ocean-side or bay-side, depending on […]
Oysters appear to be thriving in much of the expanded network of sanctuaries Maryland set up six years ago to protect them from commercial harvest, according to a long-anticipated review that the state Department of […]
Headline story: Freedom Hunters Host Chesapeake Bay Fishing for Veterans – On Saturday, July 30, 2016 ten warriors from Maryland and Virginia enjoyed a successful day on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay fishing for […]
“We’re watching for one of three things,” a buddy told me. “If they are close enough, we might see the fish busting on top. More likely, we’ll see birds circling and diving. The third clue […]
Inshore anglers from across Florida and surrounding regions will meet at New Smyrna Beach, Florida, on August 27-28 for the second 2016 Florida East Division event of the IFA Redfish Tour Presented by Cabela’s and […]
A total of 9,216 lionfish have been removed from Florida waters so far thanks to participants in the Lionfish Challenge and Panhandle Pilot Program. Since the May 14 kickoff, 68 divers have entered the statewide […]
For years, scientists thought there might not be any native Atlantic sturgeon in the Chesapeake Bay. That idea changed in recent years, as biologists began netting hundreds of adults in the James River, and others […]
They buffer our shores from powerful waves, storms, and floods. They provide homes and shelter to numerous species of fish — including many that are an important part of subsistence, commercial, and recreational fishing — […]
Spotted seatrout, aka speckled trout or just plain “trout,” are among the most abundant and prolific of inshore fish species throughout much of their range along the coast of the southeastern U.S. They are also […]
Do you know of any one lure that is so versatile it can be used to catch brook trout in a cold northern Wisconsin trout stream or redfish in south Louisiana salt water? That lure […]
The Inshore Fishing Association (IFA) is once again partnering with key sponsors Cabela’s and Lucas Oil to host two premier, specialty events for the 2016 season. The IFA Lucas Oil Redfish Opens presented by Cabela’s […]
Calling All Juvenile Tarpon Anglers! We need your help to identify juvenile tarpon habitats in your area. BTT has begun mapping juvenile tarpon habitat to 1) determine the habitat characteristics that are best for juvenile […]
Four years after its first release, Captain Rodney Smith’s “Enjoying Life on the Indian River Lagoon Coast” continues to be a valuable asset, sharing priceless information about one of our planet’s critically important, most diverse […]
I watched with fascination and admiration as my beautiful partner stalked her first ever bonefish in the crystal-clear flats not more than 200 yards from the Southern Cross Club on Little Cayman Island. Her tiny, […]
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