Posts in saltwater
Two Quick Tips for Mahi-Mahi Fishing
Two Quick Tips for Mahi-Mahi Fishing

When Captains Steve Rodger and Scott Walker head out swordfishing, they’re always prepared for anything. And anything, in this case, is Mahi-Mahi (commonly known as dolphin fish). “When we’re fishing for one specific thing, we’re always packed for something else, something a little greater,” says Rodger, “Whether it be some rigged up marlin lures or some live bait to drop to the bottom ...In the saltwater when you head out you need to have a plan of more than what you’re after. And that plan for me when we’re swordfishing is for mahi-mahi.” 


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3 Tips For Fishing The Gulf Of Mexico
3 Tips For Fishing The Gulf Of Mexico

This episode of Into the Blue features Captains Steve Rodger and Scott Walker as they head out into the Gulf of Mexico to fish some wrecks. Our two expert captains hit it hard in this episode, catching a wide variety of fish including grouper, cobia, and various types of snapper. The key to their success lies in finding wrecks and bait balls. Here are three tips for fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.


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inshore, saltwater, fishingGreggory Wileytechniques, boat, engine, into the blue, yellowtail, Gulf of Mexico, wreckComment
How to Dodge Sharks and Elements To Catch Mutton and Yellowtail
How to Dodge Sharks and Elements To Catch Mutton and Yellowtail

What looks to be a very promising day fishing on the reef takes a frustrating turn when a group of sharks arrives and begins eating all the fish (and each other). But rather than repeatedly throw themselves at the brick wall in front of them (or dejectedly give up and head to shore), Captains Steve Rodger and Scott Walker come up with a different option and decide to try their luck with mutton snappers in a nearby spot.

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inshore, fishing, saltwaterGreggory Wileyinto the blue, yellowtail, snapper, mangrove snapper, mutton, sharksComment
5 Things You Need to Know to Catch More Swordfish
5 Things You Need to Know to Catch More Swordfish

In this episode of ‘Into the Blue’, experts Steve Rodger and Scott Walker sit down for a deep dive into some of their techniques for swordfishing. These two have spent their lives chasing all sorts of ocean game, and both agree that swordfish provides one of the best deep-sea fishing experiences. Together, these two full-time guides will walk us through 5 things you need to know to catch more swordfish. 

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inshore, fishing, saltwater, offshoreGreggory Wileytechniques, boat, engine, swordfish, into the blue, tipComment
Snapper Secrets From The Florida Keys
Snapper Secrets From The Florida Keys

Snapper fishing is a staple of the Florida Keys, and today our experts Scott Walker and Steve Rodger fire up the Mercury Marine motor and head out to catch some, then sit down to give us a rundown on the different types of snapper found in Florida, where to find them, what they like to eat, and how to bring them in.

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inshore, fishing, saltwater, offshoreGreggory Wileytechniques, boat, engine, snapper, yellowtail, mangrove snapper, american red snapper, mutton, tip Comment
4 Basic Rules For Reeling In Shark Like A Pro
4 Basic Rules For Reeling In Shark Like A Pro

Sharks hold a special place in popular culture as one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. In this episode of Saltwater Experience, Tom and Rich host special guest, and UFC champion, Matt Hughes and help him cross shark off his bucket list. Here are four basic rules they followed that set them up for a successful day with several sharks on the line.

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offshore, fishing, saltwaterGreggory WileySaltwater Experience, techniques, boat, engine, sharksComment
3 Change-up Tips When Tarpon Aren’t Biting
3 Change-up Tips When Tarpon Aren’t Biting

Even the best fishermen have days when it feels like you're on the outside of an inside joke, with all the fish laughing back at you. That's how Tom Rowland and Rich Tudor felt in their latest episode of Saltwater Experience as they hit the water in the Lower Florida Keys, but they used their knowledge to better their day on the water. Here are 3 key tactics they employed, to get baby tarpon on the line, that you can use on your next trip down to the keys.

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inshore, fishing, saltwaterGreggory WileySaltwater Experience, techniques, boat, tarpon, engineComment
Secret Weapons for Flats Fishing
Secret Weapons for Flats Fishing

“It takes precision and patience when harpooning for giant bluefin and there are few places better to be hunting than Cape Cod! The Cape is widely considered as the Bluefin Capital of the Western Atlantic. It was in Cape Cod where the harpoon fishery was originally developed. The modern harpoon fishery is true throwback to days long past.”

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How To Sneak Up On A Permit – Boating & Tackle Techniques
How To Sneak Up On A Permit – Boating & Tackle Techniques

Catching permit is a worthy challenge for any angler. These thin gamefish are often skittish, so it takes a savvy combo of tackle and tactics to land a permit. Luckily we have some tips from Captain Tom Rowland, host of Saltwater Experience. Not only has he landed hundreds of permit for himself and other anglers, but these silver dollars just happen to be his favorite fish.

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Best Tarpon Footage Ever?
Best Tarpon Footage Ever?

With Tarpon season just around the corner, we are all chomping at the bit with every video clip, article, and episode we can watch in an attempt to ease our impatience until we can get out on the water. That being said, the silver king is not so easily filmed. Not only does it take the most masterful anglers to regularly find and hook these fish, but it is almost more impossible to capture that split-second moment when the line comes tight.

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