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What Gets Your Goat?
Even on a perfect weather day, with fish biting every time you put a hook out, it can happen. "IT," are those accidents, questions, or behaviors that make you go nuts. I have always called it "Getting Your Goat."
Researchers Observe Surprising Bonefish Spawning Behavior
Bonefish, also called gray ghosts, are among the most elusive and highly prized fishes sought by recreational anglers in the Florida Keys, Bahamas and similar tropical habitats around the world.
Peacock Bass: Florida’s Best Kept Secret
Florida is considered one of the best fishing destinations in the world. Our warm climate and moderate water temperatures give our fish a yearlong growth cycle resulting in trophy fishing throughout the state. These same conditions that give us our trophy fish also help illegally discarded aquarium fish thrive.
For A Great Fight, Try the Rooster Fish
One of my favorite fish of all is the exotic rooster fish. Let me tell you something about this awesome fish. It has a dorsal fin that looks like the tail feathers of a rooster thus giving it the name rooster fish.
Florida is “Speck”tacular
I won’t deny that when it comes to fishing I can be a bit of a snob. This led me to eliminate all species other than redfish and snook from my inshore target list over the last several years. The spotted sea trout, once my number one target, had fallen off my radar.
Fly of the Month: Garner’s Black Betty Stone
In the Southeast this is a time of year many anglers look forward to. Chilly nights and cool mornings give anglers and the fish some much needed relief.
Turn Out the Lights
“Watch what happens when we turn out the lights,” Dr. Bori Olla said as he monitored the behavior of bluefish in a 30,000-gallon aquarium. Working a control panel, he caused the sun to set and darkness to permeate the water.
Maximize Your Time on the Water
You invest lots of time and money into your pursuit of saltwater game fish on fly rod and reel; what with the size of your cash outlay on travel “How-To” books, fly-fishing DVDs, travel expenses, and guide services, you feel each trip will guarantee you success on the salt water; however, spending money as if you are Donald Trump is no guarantee that you will be successful on every trip.
Young Anglers Reel in Sailfish Dreams at Second Annual Keys Kids Tournament
On February 8th, fifty-seven young anglers set sail on 21 boats in the waters of Islamorada for the Second Annual Keys Kids Sailfish Tournament. This free, one-day event featured youth in two divisions: small-fry (ages 0-10) and junior (ages 11-16).Endless Fishing Opportunities in Marathon
Marathon, the very heart of the Florida Keys, offers fishing options as vast as the crystal blue waters that surround the islands.Under The Sea – Slings and Polearms
There’s a retro-movement taking place—a trend toward primitive hunting gear. Slings and polespears are used in places that do not allow trigger mechanisms.
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