Winter weather patterns in Florida are as deceiving as the fishing patterns out-of-towners might expect. To break it all down, full-time Okeechobee guide Cody Davis gives the real skinny on this huge, massively popular body of water. Follow his advice and you can score the bass of a lifetime this winter while your home lake is frozen over. 

Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

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For many anglers, the idea that winter is peak cat season can be shocking. Guide Brian Funnell, who fishes the James near Williamsburg, Virginia, knows their cold season habits well and takes many clients out long after summer crowds have departed. What he's learned on the James applies to moving water blue cats anywhere in the country. 

Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

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 Ben Hervey-Murray is a surf guide based in Southern California, as well as the captain of the U.S. surf fishing team. Born in England, Hervey-Murray's experience with “finesse style” surf fishing has given him a serious leg up with perch, which require a simple — though different — approach. Anyone can find them and catch a mess of them this time of year. Here's how.

Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

Guest is Ben Hervey-Murray.

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For many of us, river time becomes vise time in the winter. My old buddy, veteran trout guide, and owner of Cross Current Outfitters, Joe Demalderis has narrowed down some key patterns that will help tyers quickly master necessary mechanics. And, no — we’re not talking about making egg flies and San Juan worms.

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Hosted by OL Fishing Editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

Guest is Joe Demalderis.

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My friend and New Jersey-based charter captain Brett Taylor is as addicted to jigging for tautog as I am. This week, we break down how it all works, because fall and early winter are ‘tog season throughout much of their range. And once you learn to jig them, you’ll never want to use a traditional ‘tog rig again.

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Hosted by OL Fishing Editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

Guest is Capt. Brett Taylor.

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All underdogs have their cult followers. Burbot — and burbot fishermen — are especially fired up on the ice, and at night. Guide and Montana resident Rick Matney explains how once you’ve dialed in the bite, it can lead to hours of fun — and one heck of a good fish fry. 

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Hosted by OL Fishing Editor Joe Cermele.

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Guest is Rick Matney.

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My good friend and former long-time Montana fly guide, Miles Nolte, takes pleasure in dissecting faux pas in the fly game — and that's exactly what we do in this episode. What you'll learn  is that a lot of the most hated trout flies on the market are actually matching natural hatches, and they’re all excellent patterns for fall action.

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Hosted by OL Fishing Editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

Guest is Miles Nolte.

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From New England through Delaware, fishing live menhaden is arguably the fastest way to score a striper weighing north of 30 pounds. But if you’re not used to obtaining and presenting such massive live baits, there can be a learning curve. My good friend ⁠Captain Eric Kerber⁠ drops simple tricks for fishing these baits that'll have you breaking the 40-pound mark by Thanksgiving.

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Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Guest is Capt. Eric Kerber.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

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You can get your feet wet — and even put that first muskie notch in your belt — with just a little bit of planning and gear that’s not as costly or specialized as you might think. Wisconsin-based guide ⁠Gavin Marquart⁠ breaks it all down in this week's episode.

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Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Guest is Gavin Marquart.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

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There is no better time to put a hurt on trophy-class crappie than the fall. My buddy Jason Sealock is a true crappie addict who has chased them all over the country, and a lot of his focus is on very large bodies of water. But even if you target crappies on small lakes and ponds (like I do) these lessons he lays out for a fall attack still apply. 

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Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Guest is Jason Sealock.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

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