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Sharks and Empty Trophic Levels
We all know nature hates a vacuum, and she’s almost as picky about trophic levels in ecosystems. Which brings up an interesting situation in the Gulf of Mexico. During the late nineteen eighties and nineties, the commercial shark fishery hit the Gulf shark stocks pretty hard.
Match the Hatch
We hear it all the time in coastal fishing circles: Match the Hatch. Just what is it, and how close does one have to match to be effective at tricking speckled trout and redfish.
Understanding Spring Fishing Weather
It was one of those gorgeous February days some two decades ago; clear blue skies, calm, and a sunrise that made the horizon glow fire red; the sun seemed to catch up with the stars for a brief moment.
Fishing and Nautical Terms
As a professional linguist who has spent over 40 years teaching and writing about the English language, occasionally in this monthly column I want to write about the language of fishing and boating.
A Few Things to Ponder While Waiting for Spring to Arrive
With snow on the ground, it is a great time for all hunters to check out their favorite stands. You just might be surprised to find that the deer are traveling 30 or 40 yards away from your hot spot.
Ice Fishing Lake Winnipesaukee
Lake Winnipesaukee is one of New Hampshire’s most sought-after ice fishing destinations and one that should be on the bucket list of all anglers. Affectionately called “Winni,” or “the Big Lake,” this 71-square-mile lake has a maximum depth of 200 feet.
Winter Fishing on Mississippi Gulf Coast
The harsh air of winter can grind down even the strongest of spirits. If you’re visiting the Gulf Coast of Mississippi then your winter just got a whole lot better.
Making the Best of Your Down Time
To me, it seems insane that the mainstream media has taken to naming winter storms, but Hercules looks like fishing north of the southern coasts will be a bit tough this winter. Instead of driving yourself mad with cabin fever over the next few months, spend your time off the water setting up your spring fishing plan.
45th Annual Bisbee’s Black and Blue Exceeds $7.4 Million, Top Three Teams All Win $1.5 Million-Plus in Prize Money
Magic Touch earned top honors with a 459-pound blue landed on the last day of fishing, backed by a 344-pound blue from Day Two. The combined team from Texas and Florida is taking home $2,440,850 for those fish, including first and fourth places and multiple daily jackpot prizes.Graham County’s Snowbird Creek Has It All
Snowbird Creek, and its main tributary Big Snowbird Creek, are places fly anglers could spend days exploring and still leave water untouched. On its top end, Big Snowbird is one of the largest remaining flows populated with native southern Appalachian brook trout. On its lower end, near its mouth at Lake Santeetlah, Snowbird plays host to an annual migration of lake-run rainbows that reach lengths well in excess of 20 inches.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!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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