Big Fish Synergy

12/02/2025

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Catch a Florida Memory is proud to announce our partnership with RCI Optics ( Right Coast Independent ). Their sunglasses are built for long days on the water, protecting your eyes while you chase unforgettable memories.

You can earn your pair of RCI sunglasses in:

✨ Monthly prize drawings

✨ Life List 50 Fish Club rewards

✨ Reel Big Fish Tier 3 prizing

Because every memory deserves clarity. And you deserve a pair of RCI Optic lenses!

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10/20/2025

I had an absolute blast on my inaugural Minnesota fishing excursion. What a cool state: there are an abundance of lakes and an undeniably passionate fishing culture exists. I wish I had more time to explore. We had two days of 130 fish days and put the gamut of the Douglas lineup through the paces. The highlight for me was charming these Minnesota Snakes on the TK and Evoke 4.0. The XMatrix DXC 784F is really a special sleeper rod that more anglers need to experience. I would argue that its unique taper, lightness and balance make it one of the best 2.5 oz and under heavy utility rods on the market. It makes throwing these larger moving baits so enjoyable and its efficacy is unreal. If you hook a fish it’s most likely hitting the deck of the boat. Thanks so much to Douglas Pro and his son for facilitating this trip and guide for getting us around some quality fish. Until we meet again!!!

Here is a gear breakdown:

ROD: Douglas XMatrix DXC 784F
REEL: Daiwa JDM Zillion 8.1:1 Gear Ratio w Studio Composite RC-SC EX Plus R29XXL 102mm Carbon K**b Handle
LINE: Smooth Casting 70lb Braid
LEADER: Defiant 35lb 100% Fluorocarbon Shock Leader
LURES: DRT Tiny Klash / Deps Evoke 4.0
TERMINAL: Decoy Ex-Snap Size 4

One Cast… One Bite… One Big Fish

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10/07/2025

Had an absolute blast finesse river fishing for mini football smallies from the banks of a prominent NY river a while back (I’m sure you can figure it out). Douglas XMatrix Spinning rods were positively clutch and helped me hook and land countless fish. The balance in this series is truly unmatched. I had such a blast I can’t even express it in words! Fishing in current is incredible. I applied some techniques I picked up from my salmon and steelhead brethren and the results far exceeded my expectations. These river fish fight way above their weight class and displayed some incredible acrobatics.

Here is a gear breakdown:

RODS: Douglas XMatrix DXS 744XF, 704F
REELS: Daiwa Kage 3000 / Abu Garcia Zenon 3000
LINE: 10lb and 15lb Cortland Masterbraid
LEADER: Sunline Saltimate 16lb Fluorocarbon Shock Leader
LURE: Yamamoto Junebug Senko / Rapala Crush City Mayor 3”
TERMINAL: Gamakatsu G Finesse Wacky Jighead / Megabass Okashira Screwhead 1/8 oz

One Cast… One Bite… One Big Fish



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06/16/2025

Great event this weekend!!! Douglas Spinning & Casting Rods was happy to represent!!!

05/18/2025

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03/31/2025

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03/13/2025

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12/11/2024

Hey all!!! Just in time for the holidays!!! I'm releasing the second BIG FISH SYNERGY T-Shirt that features my original art: "BIG BASS STRINGER!" This is an homage to the 90s big bass swimbait culture. The back will feature the BIG FISH SYNERGY logo. Choose from several different t-shirt blends, crewnecks, hooded sweatshirts, CAMO hooded sweatshirts and tanks. Way more options than last time!!! This campaign will run for 15 days and will close on Christmas Eve! Orders will start shipping shortly after! Happy holidays all and thanks for the support. One Cast... One Bite... One Big Fish!!!

What we're all after: TEENER BASS! Grab this limited edition hand-drawn homage to Giants!. The 90s California-Big-Bait-Fishing-Craze inspired an elite group of anglers...

11/16/2024

A good one from a while back with my man … We grinded hard the entire day, fished hard and clean and I had nothing to show for it. This fish came on the last cast of the day as it turned dark on the trusty Wade Hoggs. It was a long bomber cast and I just had a feeling! Trust your instincts…Make it happen. One Cast… One Bite… One Big Fish…

One Cast… One Bite… One Big Fish

04/26/2024

It’s definitely Glide Season!!! Get out there. Tie one on. Go big or go home. Make it happen. One Cast… One Bite… One Big Fish…

“That was the sickest eat EVER!” I’ll say it once and I’ll say it again: Yohan is the most underrated bait maker in the industry. The 9” Shiner glide consistently does work! and I made the most of terrible conditions and boated some quality fish including this greedy female! What a memory!

ROD: Douglas XMatrix DXC 805F-D
REEL: Daiwa Lexa HD 300
LINE: Reaction Tackle 80lb Braid
LEADER: Sunline 35lb Saltimate Shock Leader
BAIT: 9” Shiner Glide

One Cast… One Bite… One Big Fish