Team FFMD Highlights and Updates

At Fishing for MD, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others who are living with muscle disease. Since we first came up with the idea to use a competitive fishing team to support the work of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, we’ve realized we’re not alone in this passion! Many others Read More

Offshore Fishing Basics: How to Clean and Care for Your Fishing Rod

If you’re a new angler, choosing a new fishing rod is an exciting investment. You’ll be spending a lot of time with this important piece of equipment, so you want to make sure it stays in good shape for as long as possible. Fishing equipment isn’t difficult to clean and care for, it just takes Read More

3 Tips for Choosing the Right Inflatable Life Vest

Lifejackets are a necessity on any offshore fishing trip. The classic foam lifejackets that have reigned supreme for decades may offer safety, but they are also bulky and difficult to store. Inflatable vests offer safety and reliability in a much more compact package, making them increasingly popular among offshore anglers. There are a number of Read More

New Study Shows Billfish Should Be Kept in Water to Avoid Mortality

Did you know that it is illegal to remove a billfish from the water if you do not intend to retain it? Many anglers are unaware of this rule, but a new study shows that it exists for good reason. This is because it has been shown that even only a few minutes in the Read More

How to Choose the Best Billfish Bait

Fishing for MD is excited to debut Team FFMD at the Jimmy Johnson National Billfish Championship in Key Largo, FL on March 9th. To get into the spirit of the event, in today’s blog we’re offering some tips, tricks, and advice for the best bait to use when targeting billfish. Whether you’re looking for marlin, Read More