It doesn’t matter whether you’re in Florida, Central America, Asia or Australia; mangrove shorelines mean fish. With their intricate root systems and tolerance for salt water, these plants anchor coastlines, filter tides and harbor aquatic food chains topped by predators we love to catch. More »

Old habits die hard in Central Florida’s Mosquito Lagoon. Known as the “Redfish Capital of the World,” Mosquito Lagoon is a 23-mile-long stretch of pristine waterway measuring two to three miles wide. Anglers visit from all over the world to fish the shallow flats, potholes and mangroves that lay protected due to the lagoon’s proximity to Canaveral National ... More »

Peacock bass are big, bad and angry, and fuel the dreams of many an angler. They live in hidden lagoons in the remote reaches of the Amazon basin and attack topwater plugs with shocking ferocity. Once hooked, they can take to the air six or seven times, all the while stripping line off heavy-duty tackle. Peacock dreams are awesome, but they can be costly. If you're going ... More »