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"HOW TO" FISHING ARTICLES, TIPS, TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES
HOW TO USE CIRCLE HOOKS TO LAND MORE FISH
MARLIN FISHING TIPS AND TACTICS
OCEAN KAYAK FISHING FAQ'S

CIRCLE HOOKS vs J HOOKS

REVIEWS AND ARTICLES ON TOP FISHING DESTINATIONS, LODGES & RESORTS
TROPIC STAR LODGE, PANAMA
BUENA VISTA BEACH, EAST CAPE, BAJA, MEXICO
LOS SUENOS, COSTA RICA
CABO SAN LUCAS, BAJA, MEXICO
MATAVA RESORT, KADAVU, FIJI
Tico Sportfishing Los Suenos Costa Rica



CIRCLE HOOKS 101
Bill Boyce gives a short lesson on the how's and why's of fishing circle hooks for marlin, tuna and other gamefish species. If you're not sure when and how to get a strong hook-set, do yourself a favor and spend a few minutes in Bill's class and learn how to land more fish on circles.
READ THE CIRCLE HOOK ARTICLE

TROPIC STAR LODGE, PANAMA
Tropic Star is no doubt one of the best spots in the world for trophy offshore and inshore fishing. 150 miles south of Panama and 100 miles from any road, this remote lodge is accesible only by plane or boat. World class fishing for billfish, wahoo, dorado, tuna and inshore species.
READ THE TROPIC STAR REVIEW

CIRCLE HOOKS VS. J HOOKS
Bring up the subject of circle hooks and the average angler will roll his eyes back and make some type of groaning noise sounding his disproval. “Can’t trust ‘em”, “I’ve tried but can’t hook the fish”, “I keep losing fish, it’s just to hard to get a good hook set”. Talk to a pro or look at the data and you’ll get a much different story.
READ THE CIRCLE VS. J HOOK ARTICLE
LOS SUENOS, COSTA RICA
Herradura Bay... Los Suenos, Costa Rica... some of the most spectacular fishing action there is to be had anywhere in the world. Marlin, Sailfish, Roosterfish, Giant Grouper, Cubera Snapper, Dorado and Wahoo.. a fisherman's paradise. Check out Los Suenos Resort and see why you need to go.

READ THE LOS SUENOS REVIEW
OCEAN KAYAK FISHING FAQ'S
IGFA Certified Captain Jim Sammons treats us to an informative article all about ocean kayak fishing. Here you'll find the answers you need to make the right decisions when you go out to purchase your kayak fishing set-up. From kayaks to paddles, fishfinders to gear and tackle, Jim answers some commonly asked questions about kayak fishing.
READ THE OCEAN KAYAK FISHING ARTICLE

MINERVA'S BAJA TACKLE, CABO
Minerva’s Baja Tackle – the right place to load-up on fishing tackle in Cabo San Lucas. Yep, but Minerva’s is much more than just a tackle shop. There you can find the right gear, the right boat and the right advice to make the most of your time fishing Los Cabos, the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific side of the Baja peninsula.
READ ABOUT MINERVA'S BAJA CHARTERS
TIPS AND TACTICS FOR BLACK MARLIN
Here's a how-to article on Cabo black marlin fishing. Learn what to do and when to do it from setting up the trolling lures; using a drop back on a missed strike; and pitching live and dead baits to hungry marlin.
READ THE MARLIN FISHING TIPS ARTICLE
BUENA VISTA BEACH - EAST CAPE, BAJA
The Valdez family has owned and operated this East Cape fishing resort since it's inception and keep old Mexico alive with a relaxed pace, great food, drink and service. Find out why fisherman from all around the world just love this place.
READ THE BUENA VISTA BEACH REVIEW
MATAVA RESORT - KADAVU, FIJI
IGFA Captain Adrian “MEGA” Watts shows the Angler's Digest team just how great the fishing is on the outside of the Astrolabe Reef, aboard the BITE ME, a solid 31’ twin diesel, Aussie built DEEP V sportfisher. We encounter packs of wahoo flying 12 feet out of the water then landing straight down on our baits, Wahoo on the Fly with guest angler Cam Sigler Jr., Sailfish, GT's, and barred Spanish mackerel to round out our Fijian experience at Matava Resort, Kadavu, Fiji.
READ MORE ABOUT GETTIN' FISHY IN FIJI