Backwater Fishing Report AUG 2025 COVER

Backwater Fishing Report

As July wrapped up and we’ve shifted into full-throttle summer mode, the bite is just as hot as the weather. The backwaters are loaded with bait and hungry fish, and the ocean is alive with bait pods and showing signs of tarpon—always a great indicator that fishing is, as usual, awesome. TOP LURES FOR BACKWATER FISHING SUCCESS In mid-July, I had a solid sight-casting session Read More » Continue reading Backwater Fishing Report

Summertime Fishing Report: New Smyrna Beach

Report & Images by: Patrick “Tupat” Eichstaedt | @TheRealTupat Summertime and living’s easy! It’s hard to beat the fun in the sun here in New Smyrna Beach! Surf, beach, fishing, and many other outdoor activities keep the stoke level high! The fishing has been epic both in the river and in the ocean. Red snapper season was a success, and we saw everyone and their Read More » Continue reading Summertime Fishing Report: New Smyrna Beach

August 2022 Fishing Report: A Tribute to Captain Joe Lyall

Patrick “Tupat” Eichstaedt @TheRealTupat  Powered by: Tupat’s Hawaiian Seasonings and Poke Sauce A Tribute to Captain Joe Lyall Our community lost a true warrior of the sea this past month…. Our friend Captain Joe Lyall passed away doing what he loved. Fishing, and then surfing, before he soared into the heavens. My last encounter with Joe was something I’ll never forget.  He has me over to Read More » Continue reading August 2022 Fishing Report: A Tribute to Captain Joe Lyall

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INSIDE LOOK: Trolling Lines with Local Anglers

Interviews by Tiffany Evers // Photos by Kelsey Walters Patrick “Tupat” Eichstaedt  Licenses Carried: Fishing / Snook  Facebook: Patrick Eichstaedt (Personal) / Tupat’s Hawaiian Poke Sauce (Business)  Instagram: @TheRealTupat  Website: Tupats.com  Contact Info: (386) 405-7599 // Tupat@mac.com  Business Name: Tupat’s Hawaiian Poke Sauce  Q: What type of fishing do you specialize in?  A: I specialize in all backwater fishing from my Pau Hana Big EZ Read More » Continue reading INSIDE LOOK: Trolling Lines with Local Anglers