When is the best time to go saltwater fishing?Perhaps you’ve wondered how some fishermen can be so “lucky”? Luck in fishing is a synonym for planning and preparation. Experienced fishing captains and anglers don’t just blindly jump on their boats and drop lines. Instead, they plan and prepare in advance of every fishing trip, taking

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It is always best to prepare for the unexpected. Planning your trip in advance to ensure you won’t be without important items will result in a safer and more enjoyable day. After all, you do want to have fun, relax your mind while at sea and maximize your chances to Get ‘Em On Dood!  Variables that are out

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Here’s How to NOT DIE When BoatingDO NOT USE A PHONE. Do not use a smartphone or personal electronic device while operating a watercraft. If you’re a passenger, demand that your watercraft operator NOT use a phone or PED while operating the boat.ASSIGN A LOOKOUT. Assign another person on board to serve as a LOOKOUT for hazards

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How can using tide charts improve your fishing success?Expert fishermen use tide tables to help them predict the location and time they’ll find their target fish species. Most people will instinctively check the weather forecast before their fishing trip. This allows them to prepare correctly for conditions like sun, rain, wind, or thunderstorms. If dangerous

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As you can imagine, we get A LOT of great questions about ocean fishing here at Gottemondood. One subject that garners a lot of interest and questions is – Ocean Fishing at Night. Here’s a summary of the best and most frequent questions. We’ll provide even more detailed answers to some of these questions in separate posts,

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Do You Need a Fishing License to Fish?Yes, under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act (1997), it is illegal to fish without a license. You almost always need a fishing license to go fishing. There are some exceptions. It’s a violation of fish and wildlife conservation laws if you fish in saltwater or freshwater without a

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Summertime fishing can be incredible.  Kingfish, Wahoo, Mahi, Tuna, Grouper, Mutton, Yellowtail Snapper and many more species are thriving and begging to be caught. Unfortunately, even by mid-morning, temperatures can rise into the 90’s – which is hot enough to make anyone wilt. While fishing during the summer heat can be challenging, if you plan and

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Don’t let the cold of winter put a damper on your fishing plans. And no, you do not have to go ice fishing dood!  There are plenty of opportunities to take advantage of exceptional fishing while immersing yourself into some of the most spectacular surroundings in the world to be enjoyed from both sea and

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