Capt. Lee Noga

Capt. Lee Noga is the founder of MacDaddy Fishing Lights® and the face of Florida shrimping. She has been teaching Floridians to shrimp and fish at night since 2008 and holds 9 U.S. utility and design patents for the science-based stealth lighting behind the MacDaddy lineup. Since 2012, the company has grown entirely by word of mouth — anglers sending friends — without ever running a paid ad. Through her free seminars and training videos, Capt. Lee has taught thousands of night anglers the art and science of light deployment.

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Best Time to Go Shrimping in Florida: Tides, Moon Phases, and Timing Strategy

10/18/2026 No Comments

Ask any experienced Florida shrimper what the most important variable in a successful night is and the answer is almost never the light, the net, or the location. It’s timing. The best time to go shrimping in Florida is determined by a combination of tides, moon phase, water temperature, and season and getting all four right is what separates a full 5-gallon bucket from a two-hour wait for nothing.

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Best Shrimping Light in 2026: What Actually Works (And What Doesn’t)

10/17/2026 No Comments

The shrimping light market is full of cheap, underpowered products that fail the moment they hit a tidal current. This guide tells you exactly what to look for and what to ignore so you invest in a light that actually fills your bucket.

Shrimping Gear Checklist: Everything You Need Before You Hit the Water

10/13/2026 No Comments

A well-prepared shrimper never scrambles at the boat ramp. Whether you are heading out for the first time or getting ready for opening night of the fall white shrimp season, this shrimping gear checklist covers every piece of equipment you need and the details that most anglers forget until it is too late.

How to Read Tide Charts for Shrimping (And Why It Changes Everything)

10/13/2026 No Comments

Recreational shrimpers who understand how to read tide charts for shrimping consistently out-produce those who don’t not by a little, but by an enormous margin. Tidal timing is the most important variable in night shrimping, and reading the chart correctly is the skill that unlocks everything else.

Florida Shrimping Season: When to Go, What Species to Catch, and How to Prepare

10/13/2026 No Comments

Florida is one of the only places in the United States where recreational anglers can catch wild shrimp year-round, if they know which species runs when, which waterways to target, and how to read the tides. This is your complete seasonal guide.

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Crappie Fishing Light: How to Set Up for Maximum Results at Night

10/13/2026 No Comments

Crappie are one of the most popular night fishing targets in North America and one of the most light-responsive freshwater species alive. The right crappie fishing light setup doesn’t just attract fish; it builds an entire ecosystem around your boat that brings crappie to you and keeps them there all night.

How to Catch Shrimp at Night in Florida: The Complete Beginner’s Guide

10/05/2026 No Comments

Florida’s tidal waterways hold some of the most abundant recreational shrimping in North America but most first-timers go home with an empty bucket. The difference between a full cooler and a frustrating night is almost never luck. It’s strategy.

Florida shrimping intel guide to Central Florida Volusia County

Ultimate Guide to Shrimping Central Florida Mosquito Lagoon

10/01/2026 No Comments

Discover the ultimate intel guide to shrimping in Central Florida’s Mosquito Lagoon! Join Capt. Lee Noga as she unveils essential techniques, tips, and the best practices for a successful shrimping adventure. Learn how lunar cycles and tidal patterns influence shrimp movement, and why Edgewater & Oak Hill/Lopez area is the go-to spot for catching the best-tasting shrimp on the East Coast.

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The Ultimate Underwater Fishing Lights Buyer’s Guide: Green Blob vs. Hydro Glow vs. MacDaddy

09/30/2026 No Comments

Buying underwater fishing lights can be as stressful as buying a house. Its not hard 99.9% of the retail market is a ON/OFF lamp on cord. Cut the confusion, go with the light with best warranty, science-driven and comes with established educational program.

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Brevard County Shrimping Intel Guide: Haulover Canal & Titusville Pier & Railroad Bridge Playbook

09/25/2026 No Comments

Think filling your bucket at Haulover Canal or the Railroad Bridge is just about luck? Standard tide charts don’t control these legendary basins—macro-weather vacuums and landlocked biology do. In this master playbook, we break down the exact USGS flow data secrets, Stop guessing the current and start timing the wind directions. Brevard is magical but limited in spaces.