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 have shown their support for what we’re doing by liking our Facebook page, following along with this blog, cheering us on at the Jimmy Johnson Billfish Tournament where we officially launched Team FFMD, and highlighting our work. Thanks to your support, we’ve been featured a few different sources over the past few weeks and we couldn’t be happier.

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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 a little know-how. Learn the basics of how to keep your fishing rod in its best shape in today’s blog, below.

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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 factors to consider when choosing an inflatable vest and in today’s blog, we’ll explore them.

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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 air leads to a marked increase in mortality in white marlins. Learn more about why it is so important to leave billfish in the water in this week’s blog, below.

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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, sailfish, or swordfish, the type of bait you choose can make or break your success so read on to learn how to choose the best bait for the fish you’re after.

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