Gillz

A fair few tourists to Florida’s coast have likely been shocked and dismayed to hear local anglers passionately recounting their recent success catching, and likely eating, “dolphin.” There’s no need to fret, however, Flipper faces no peril. Among Florida’s coastal anglers and many on the Gulf Coast, “dolphins” are actually dolphinfish, aka dorado, aka mahi-mahi. And fishing for them is just about the most fun one can have on a boat. Before you go, however, invest in some high-performance shirts for fishing and stock up on sunscreen. Shirts for Fishing What Makes Mahi-Mahi Fishing Such a Thrill Where to begin? Dolphinfish are delicious, fight like hell, and are among the most beautiful fish in the sea. “Dorado” is from the Spanish for “golden” due to the dolphin’s stunning gilded hue. However, they can also sport shades of blue, green, purple, and more with vibrant stripes and spots, all of which can shift based on their mood. They are voracious feeders and often pack hunters, so ...

For the Sunshine State’s committed anglers, the winter months bring migratory schools of gamefish, new fishing opportunities, and milder days to enjoy them. Winter can also present challenges that the wise angler responds to with a bit of strategic preparation. Stock up on high-performance fishing apparel , consider some new angling possibilities and make the most of Florida’s winter fishing season. Fishing Apparel Gear Up in Preparation Winter is often thought to be the best time of year to fish in Florida. That makes gearing up ASAP a top priority. Beyond topping up on the essentials, consider it an opportunity to branch out into new gear. If you’ve dreamed of fly-fishing the flats, now’s the time to get the gear. The same goes for the kite fishing gear, heavy deep-sea rigs, baitfish cast nets, and whatever else you’ve been hankering to try. Add high-performance fishing clothes to your list of must-have gear as well. Dress for Winter You want to purchase professional-grade, ...

In Florida, winter delivers an opportunity that most of the country’s anglers experience only in daydreams. It opens the season for stalking the ultimate adversaries, the world’s most sought-after gamefish—the legendary sailfish and marlin. Billfish are legendary for a reason, and fishing for them is no joke. You’ll need to be prepared, so pick up some performance fishing shirts , do some stretches, take a deep breath, and strap in for the ultimate fishing experience. Performance Fishing Shirts Preparing Yourself for a True Angling Test Pitting yourself against billfish is a whole different animal than hitting the edges of weed beds for largemouth or pulling flounder from a pier. If spending 8 hours under the unrelenting Florida sun stalking a massive, powerful fish with a sword for a nose and fighting it to exhaustion sounds like a good time, you’re in the right mindset. The physical preparation should include having more food and water than you think you’ll need, sunscreen, and the...

The Florida Keys Grand Slam, or Keys Slam, is a fishing competition—an angler must catch a bonefish, a permit, and a tarpon on the same day. To be fair, it’s more of a personal fishing challenge than a competition; the only prize is bragging rights. Completing the Keys Slam or not, it involves chasing some of the world’s most adrenaline-pumping, hardest-fighting game fish in one of the world’s most famous fishing paradises. Either way, anglers chasing the Keys Slam have to be prepared. That means picking up some professional-grade performance fishing shirts and an excellent source of local knowledge before attempting the Florida Keys Grand Slam. Performance Fishing Shirts Get Ready for Some Weather If there’s one thing that can be said for sure about Florida’s weather, it’s that it doesn’t do anything by half-measures. On those beautiful sunny days, the heat and sunlight are unrelenting. When storms blow in, whipping winds, churning chop, and stinging rain are not unheard of. When you...

 There is one thing we know for sure about the authors of any fables who insist we should stay away from monsters hiding under bridges—they definitely weren’t from Florida. Florida’s saltwater bridge pilings provide cover that accumulates barnacles and draws baitfish. In turn, they attract the monsters—massive lunkers from a variety of species that will give the most veteran angler a rod-bowing, heart-pounding fight. The trick to fighting the monsters beneath Florida’s bridges is having the right tackle and bait, the right fishing apparel , and the right plan. Fishing Apparel   Bring the Gear Fishing bridges provide two distinct benefits that draw thousands of boats and anglers a year—they offer a stellar opportunity to target one species, but a surprise catch is never off the table. Each angler should decide whether they’re going to bring the bait and tackle for something specific, like sheepshead, or are they just going to drop a line and see what bites. If you’re an angler ...

Are you prepared for a fishing experience like no other on Earth? Because that’s what awaits anglers lucky enough to try their luck in the “backcountry” of the Florida Keys. Beginning in Florida Bay, which is within the Everglades National Park, the backcountry covers miles of shallow, beautiful, often crystal-clear water. That water is packed with many of the world’s most sought-after sportfishing game species. Though fishing the backcountry of the Florida Keys isn’t without challenges. With a little preparation and a selection of performance fishing shirts , the Florida backcountry is truly an angler’s paradise.   Performance Fishing Shirts   Prepare for the Conditions When most anglers think, or, more likely, daydream about the backcountry of the Keys, they think of a beautiful balmy day, the warm sun illuminating the glass-clear shallow water. There’s a good reason for that conception—that is the traditional backcountry fishing experience. However, the same environmental c...

Fall is one of the best times to fish, especially for bass. In areas like Florida, the temperatures are still warm, but the bass are getting ready for winter and are more aggressive, gorging on baitfish to bulk up. But, to fish better and longer than your competition, you need the right gear. From performance fishing shirts that will help you stay out longer in the sun to the right bait, these pieces of gear are exactly what you need to catch the big one in the fall.  Performance Fishing Shirts Performance Apparel You need the proper shirts for fishing if you are going to stay out longer than other anglers, especially in places where it is still warm. Shirts for fishing should have a UPF 50+ rating to keep sunburns away, and the shirt should be made with a moisture-wicking material. This will not only keep you dry from any ocean spray but will also keep you cool in the hottest of weather, even with long sleeves. You can also find pants with similar qualities, that ...