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Miami Raft Invitational Tournament
As proof that humans are an insane species, I offer Exhibit A: the Miami Raft Invitational Tournament (most recently held April 26, 2006). Forget
trolling, forget towers, forget chasing down a fish that could spool the reel. This tournament reduces angling to the bare essentials: a man, a
raft and a fish. For 21st Century anglers, it’s the closest they’ll come to “The Old Man and The Sea.” It’s also a hell of a lot of fun...
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21st Century Nomads - The Adventures of the Rum Bum
As 17th Century as it sounds, my assignment was to track down a nomadic vessel know as the Rum Bum. Despite all modern
technology, my editors didn’t seem to know where the boat was or how I might reach its captain. We did know, however, that
she would be showing up in the Bahamas in May to fish the Bertram-Hatteras Shootout Tournament. I planned to intersect her there...
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Cracking Da' Redfish Code
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 Seashore and Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge....
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The Tarpon Season Nobody Knows About
Do you think tarpon season begins in March and that by June it’s time to put away the 12 weights and break out the smaller sticks? Well, I’m
here to tell you June is only the beginning. As long as the weather is warm and the conditions are right in South Florida you
can successfully “sight fish” for tarpon – and not the babies, but the big ones. Here are a few pointers that will help you target and
catch these fish...
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Circle Hooks Opened My ‘Blind Eyes’
“There’s a white on the long kite! He’s got the bait. Just start winding. He’s on! Look at him jump! What a show!”
We were kite fishing off Miami Beach in 1999. We had not caught a white marlin in three seasons. Now we were hooked up solid with a
small but feisty acrobat. The little guy tore up the ocean for 15 minutes fighting for all he was worth...
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Crooked Island Bahamas
Small Island – Small World – Big Memory of Wahoo
My first visit to Crooked Island in the Bahamas was a surprise trip in May 2000. I knew I was going fishing but had no idea of where or for what. The
good part was I didn’t care, nor worry, as I knew Stewart Rales to be a good friend and solid fishermen. Whatever our destination, I knew the fun, as well the
fishing, would be outstanding...
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How to Run Successful Fishing Tournaments
Looking back at the fishing scene 25 years ago things seem really strange. It wasn’t that long ago in the great scheme of things, but it seems like light-years
ago when it comes to fishing and fishing tournaments. When you stop to think about it, many of the great fishing destinations in the world had not
even opened up to traveling anglers, nobody knew what a “topshot” over braided...
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Grand Slam Princess - 9-year-old Records an Atlantic Grand Slam
Every year 2 million visitors explore the U.S. Virgin Islands, making tourism the primary economy of the
islands. A large number of vacationers undoubtedly choose this destination because it’s home to some of the best
fishing in the Caribbean. The islands have even been called the “Blue Marlin Capital of the World” in the summer months...
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Last Kite Flying
Have you ever run down the rip and seen beautiful spreads of kites behind the boats of old pros?
The ones that come to mind for me are by Alex Castellanos, captain of the Miss Britt, Capt. Neal Orange, Jr. on
the L & H, and captains Jimbo and Rick Thomas on the Thomas Flyer...
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From Gaff To Grill
Hello anglers and welcome to the inaugural issue of the Worldwide Angler. This is my first installment of the soon to be famous
“From Gaff to Grill” feature. I am a chef and my name is Ralph Pagano. Maybe you have seen the hit TV show “Hells
Kitchen” or the cult favorite “Iron Chef America.” I have appeared on both shows.
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Miami Dolphins Fishing Tournament Breaks Last Year’s Fundraising Record
Nothing says “sportfishing” better than Hooters girls and an open bar. Put those together with Miami Dolphin football players, coaches and alumni, and
you have the start of one serious fishing tournament. For the boat captains, of course, tournaments are always serious; for the celebrity fisherman they
are a way to give back to the community...
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