The Reel Coquina Fishing Blog | Fishing in Florida

Fall fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida has a different feel. Bait stacks up across Tampa Bay and along the Gulf of Mexico, and once that happens, ...

Summer fishing in St. Pete Beach settles in fast. Water temps climb, bait stacks up, and fish start showing up in the same spots day after day acro...

Spring fishing in St. Petersburg FL is when things really start to line up. Temperatures rise, bait moves in, and the grass flats, mangrove shoreli...

Let's talk about tuna. There's tuna in a sushi bar, tuna in a can, tuna steak on a grill, and the tuna that crosses entire oceans in a single seaso...

Most anglers around St. Petersburg run a braided line as their main line, which means the leader takes the first hit. It drags along the mangroves ...

Fishing has always been more than a way to eat. It built towns, fed families, and kept people close to the sea. Along Florida’s Gulf, that same pul...

There’s a reason millions of people turn to fishing when they need a reset. You step onto a boat, smell the fresh air, and something shifts before ...

Get your fishing rod, fishing reel, and fishing line ready. Our simple guide shows beginners how to string a fishing pole like a pro. If you’ve jus...

Planning a family fishing trip is a simple way to get everyone outside and spending time together. You don't need advanced skills or expensive gear...

Looking to trade traffic lights for turquoise waters? Just outside the bustle of St. Petersburg, Florida lies a world of crystal-clear springs, hid...

Ever wondered why some anglers reel in fish after fish while others spend all day watching their bait float aimlessly? A big part of the equation i...

Nothing kills the fishing vibe faster than rummaging through a messy tackle bag while the bite is hot. Hooks tangled in soft plastics, crankbaits s...