We caught up with long-time TACO Pro Team Captain Orlando Muniz on his top 10 fishing tips for offshore sport fishing. Do you have tip to add? Comment on the blog below.

1. Go Light - Use the lightest tackle possible to get more bites.

2. Keep it Fresh - Use the freshest bait possible.

3. Match the Hatch - Make sure your hooks, lures, and swivels are sized correctly. 

4. Handle with Care - If using live bait, handle it with care and avoid excessive touching. Friskier bait is always better. 

5. Becomes Invisible - Flourocarbon leaders can help you fool weary fish. 

6. Eagle Eyes - Polarized sunglasses can help you see game fish, bait, etc before they see you. 

7. Capitalize - Make sure you’re ready when opportunity knocks. 

8. Plan Ahead - Check tides, winds, and weather and plan accordingly. 

9. Stay Organized - Make sure all of your gear is organized and accessible when you need it. 

10. Have Fun - A relaxed angler is less likely to blow it. Fishing under pressure can impair your judgment and cost you fish.

For more fishing tips and TACO product advice, visit our blog on tacomarine.com.

A Little Insight on Captain Orlando

Miami-based Captain Orlando Muniz of Nomad Fishing Charters uses TACO Grand Slam 280 Outrigger Mounts and 15’ Aluminum Tele-Outriggers to fish the waters from Miami to the Florida Keys.

For more than 25 years, Captain Orlando has been a fulltime fishing guide. With a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Captain Orlando is a regular writer for multiple fishing and boating publications.

More recently, Captain Orlando has appeared in several FISH TACO TV productions alongside Captain Mark Henderson to showcase TACO’s line of Poly Products for fishing and boating.

Learn more about Captain Orlando Muniz by visiting fishingchartermiami.com. 

Bonus Tip: Make sure you have the best sport fishing equipment onboard. Shop now at tacomarine.com and save 10% with coupon code TACO10 at checkout.

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