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Winslow Homer’s “The Herring Net”
By Kevin McCarthy Winslow Homer’s “The Herring Net” As a fisherman in Florida, I’ve long been interested in fish-related subjects …
Fishing takes on many forms, and summertime brings on a favorite pastime… Scalloping!
Every year, Florida opens a recreational season to harvest these tasty mollusks from Port St. Joe on the north end of Florida’s Big Bend to Tarpon Springs on the south end. Scalloping with friends and family can be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable activities on the water. A mask, snorkel, some fins, a mesh bag and a dive flag are the basic things you need.
Brown Fish, Green Fish, Nice Fish, Mean Fish
Fishing on a diversified fishery brings moments of excitement along with utter disappointment. After recently fishing a Bassmaster College Series event on Cherokee Lake in Tennessee, the different habits of smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and spotted bass were made evident.
Inshore Topwater Tips
I fished the Indian River Lagoon recently and caught seven trout—three longer than 22 inches—and four snook, with two longer than 24 inches, plus two jacks.
New Regs For Tripletail, Sheepshead
At its April meeting in Fort Lauderdale, FWC approved several changes to the management of tripletail and sheepshead. Changes go …
Gulf States Announce Red Snapper Seasons
With federal approval of Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, the five Gulf states will manage red snapper seasons in state and federal waters for the 2018-2019 seasons. The bag-limit in federal waters remains 2 fish per person per day, with a 16-inch minimum length. Every state except Texas has the same limit for its state waters.
South Atlantic Red Snapper Season Proposed
NOAA Fisheries is considering new regulations that would open the door for a limited season for red snapper in the South Atlantic in 2018.
Fly Fishing
Saltwater fly fishing can take you to places off the beaten path. Whether you’re inclined to travel far or stick closer to home, traveling with a fly rod packed in your luggage can be a great adventure.
Tennessee Triumphs in Inaugural Abu Garcia College Rivalry Fishing Tournament
In a thrilling head-to-head competition, the University of Tennessee triumphed over the University of Florida in the inaugural Abu Garcia College Rivalry Fishing Tournament on Fort Loudoun Lake.Fishing With Legends
Stretching 500 miles across the northern side of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Trench is the deepest in the Atlantic Ocean.Why Try Technical Diving?
Tec diving is obstacle-ridden and humbling, but can reignite a fading passion. It can leave you with a sense of accomplishment and a refined set of diving skills. It grants access to depths beyond recreational limits, where lesser-known shipwrecks and deep reefs lie, waiting to be explored.
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