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Dipping Into The New Year

Smoked fish dip. If you’re looking to harvest your catch but not sure how to cook it, this is a great way to start, especially for some of the stronger-tasting fish or if you’re still working on your filleting skills.

Big Time Angling On The Northern Gulf

At its heart, Panama City Beach is a fishing town. An enormous fleet of charter boats runs pretty much year-round, giving access to everything from great inshore fishing on St. Andrew Bay to marlin and sailfish out on the Loop Current.

Ugly Fishing Spots Often Produce

We spend so much time running to the prettiest spot and wonder why we don’t catch fish. Maybe it’s time to take a look at the ugly fishing spots?

The Lure Of The Treasure Coast

The Treasure Coast has wonderful offshore fishing, where mahi and sailfish are much sought after. The annual glass minnow run sends anglers roaming beaches in search of tarpon and snook. Most days it does not disappoint.

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.

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Killbox wins Islamorada Sailfish Tournament

The tournament brought steady excitement on the water as well with strong performances across both divisions.

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Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel

The seven small islands that make up the Dry Tortugas lie 70 miles due west of Key West, a fisherman’s and naturalist’s paradise. These are hidden jewels.

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Under the Sea – Mentoring Young Guns

If all goes well, it will be a fun day, and they will always remember their first fish with pride. Photograph it; celebrate it; enjoy it. Check out some great tips here!

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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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