Education
The Angler Action Foundation helps anglers improve their skills and basic knowledge of fisheries and angler behavior through a blend of science and art. iAngler data serves many masters- we help educate not just anglers, but conservationists, scientists and fishery managers as well.
A Holiday Love Letter to Fishing
The beginning of a new year has officially kicked off. To many, this marks the end of “the most wonderful time of year”, as extended family members and long distance friends pack their bags and head back to the real world.Read More
Bahamian Bucket List; 20 Fish for '26
Every new year comes with fresh fishing hopes. This year, it seems the calendar couldn’t flip to ’26 fast enough, and now that we’re into the year it is time to start planning for a busy fishing future.Read More
Fact or Fish-tion: Snook Edition
Snook-you know ‘em, you love ‘em, and perhaps you’ve even landed a few out on the water. They’re an integral species to Florida, known for being an exceptionally skittish and intelligent. These traits, coupled with the fact that they fight like hell when hooked, make snook a highly sought-after gamefish amongst anglers young and old. From the very beginning, the AAF has always had a soft spot in our hearts for these beautiful fish.Read More
Top Tips for Topwater Fishing
It’s muggy as all get out. The sun has begun peeking over the canopy of trees to the east of my local fishing hole. The cries of Mourning Doves fill the air as I look over to my good fishing buddy and ask what he’s rigging up. “I think it’d be a good morning to try the ol’ top water setup” he suggested.Read More
Pond Bass Fishing
To fish, or not to fish, that is the question... We’ve all driven past that one pond or small retention lake near the road and thought, “I bet there are bass in there…”. Heck, I passed at least five on my morning commute just today! One of them I have stopped and fished. The rest, I’ll get to one day soon.Read More
Got Knots?
Line-to-line knots, used to attach spooled line to leaders, have a history of giving anglers fits. Fear knot! Or no knot, I guess… Below are three knots in this category that will reduce the mystery and solve your terminal tackle connection problems. Full disclosure- I haven’t always been a great angler. Back before I took this type of stuff as seriously as I do now, I used to cut a lot of corners, as most kids do.Read More
Fishing Destinations on the Cheap
Cabin Fever saddled with a diminished bank account doesn’t have to mean travel fishing is off the table. There are destinations that are relatively inexpensive, especially if you are willing to do a little research and practice a bit of DIY fishing. The following handful of locations are among some of the best fishing at the best cost I have experienced. First, there are general rules for keeping your travel costs down.Read More
2024 Holiday Season: Many Thanks to Go Around
My grandma said, “The Holiday Season is what you make of it”.Read More








