Don’t keep fish you might release out of the water for long after a catch.  Remember the fish has been fighting hard, harder than you have been.  Keeping it out of the water is the equivalent of holding a bag over a runner’s head after they have completed a marathon.  Bottom line, If they’re going

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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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Satellite communications are perfect for offshore sport fishing when faced with no other alternative once away from land-based cellular/GSM networks.  VSAT technology is used for two-way satellite communications for Internet, data and telephony, typically in rural areas and harsh environments – in this case, maritime environments. VSAT solutions in the maritime market typically include satellite

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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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