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Challenge Harvests 21K Lionfish from Florida Reefs

The Lionfish Challenge is a summer-long (May 21-Sept. 6, 2021) tournament that rewards divers for their lionfish harvests. The tournament is open to everyone, is completely free to enter and participants can compete from anywhere in the state. Divers receive prizes based on the amount of lionfish they harvest and compete for the title of the Lionfish King/Queen or Commercial Champion. 

Race Against the Clock to Rescue Sinking Fishermen in Texas

A fishing trip nearly turns to disaster when anglers in Texas find themselves sinking in mud with no cell service. Watch the dramatic rescue.

Goliath Grouper Recovering; Angler Harvest Proposed

Florida has moved one step closer to allowing harvest of goliath grouper. In early October, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a draft proposal to allow limited and tightly controlled harvest of the species.

A Rough Week For East Coast Commercial Fishing Boats

With at least two boats stove up on beaches and one burned, it’s been a hard week for East Coast commercial fishing boats.

Flipping Heavy Grass for Fall Bass

With fall upon us, it’s time to bring out the big sticks and heavy braid. One of my favorite techniques to target bass is flipping and punching grass, and fall is a great time to do it.

Anglers Catch Rare Piebald Cat On The Tennessee River

Piebald catfish are quite rare. There’s one-in-a-million chance of getting one!

Bald Eagle Swoops In To Steal Florida Man’s Shark

Two fisherman were reeling in a small bonnet shark at sunset in Dunedin when an eagle swooped in for dinner. They took some pictures with the majestic bird, cut the line and gathered the hook, then let her feast on her "catch."

A Guide To Fishing For The First Time

With over 40 million people fishing each year, it can be a great way to spend time outside with family and friends. Whether you’re revisiting something you haven’t done in years or you’re wanting to try it for the first time, don’t feel overwhelmed! These basics will get you started.

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28th Annual Keys Kids Fishing Derby

  The Islamorada Charter Boat Association put on another great event for 95 anglers ages 0-10 years old in the …

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A Wade-Fishing Pilgrimage To South Texas

I've traveled all over the Gulf Coast in search of trophy trout. As a self-proclaimed “purist,” 25 miles east of Raymondville, Texas is as good as it gets.

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Goliath Grouper: Return of the Gentle Giants

While our reefs are home to a few “resident” goliath grouper that are spotted consistently throughout the year, one by one more and more of these fish begin arriving as summer starts to fade away into fall. Goliaths begin arriving as early as July, and are only here for a short period of time, often leaving as the last days of September tick away.

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Sarasota Police Officer Leaps into Action to Stop Unmanned Boat in Dramatic Rescue

The unmanned boat was cruising in circles up to 40 mph off the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.

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