As a native Floridian and professional fisherman for the most part of my life, I have definitely caught my fair share of dolphin. In south Florida, as a mate or captain on any offshore charter boat you quickly realize one of the most popular questions that customers ask, “how’s the dolphin fishing”? It seems as though everyone wants to go home with a couple bags of fresh mahi fillets and you really can’t blame them.

Tips For Increasing Distance

You’ve been stalking a foraging pod of oversized redfish for the better part of the morning. The school has been just out of casting distance but the curious reds are starting to meander a bit closer as they tip and tail their way towards your skiff. You find it difficult to wait any longer and as your patience runs out, you cast what seems to be a perfect laser right off the bow.

You just hit the dock after an exciting day on the water when you notice your two-piece rod won’t come apart. You’ve tried pulling it with force but the situation remains the same. What can you do to separate the stuck pieces?

Get Rigged & Ready!

An Increasing Number of Applications Turn Your Mobile Phone into a Chartplotter

One of the most useful applications for a mobile phone is software to help with navigation. Whether you are on the water or on land, the addition of a GPS and a navigation program can turn your phone into a small chartplotter, giving you an onboard backup and a mobile navigation aid for the dinghy or on shore. For more information on adding a GPS, see Adding a GPS.

The Longer You Run Cable, The More Signal You Lose. Here's a Way to Evaluate Line Loss.

When installing gear to amplify your mobile signal, so-called "line loss" - the signal you lose by running lines over long distances on your boat - is the enemy. Want to see how line loss works in action? Go to this line loss calculator.