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A Key West Carnival Ride
Schools of spawning permit join the procreational pursuit at a most spectacular of gatherings. In multitudes of silver and gold they mass.
Little River Trails Aquaculture Addresses Demands for Fish Consumption and Declining Flounder Populations
Chicken and turkey farms abound in the south and are big business in North Carolina. North Carolina is ranked #3 nationally in Total Poultry Production, an industry worth an annual 3.3 billion dollars. But all is not well in the poultry industry. Since the economic downturn began in 2008 many North Carolina poultry farmers have lost their contracts and are struggling to survive. Converting their farms to fish farms may pardon the expression “kill two birds with one stone.”
Idle Iron
Do you hear the sound? Listen closely! Hear the sound of the world’s environmental and angling communities screaming at the top of their lungs over the destruction of some of the most prolific marine ecosystems on the planet? No? Neither do I. Quite frankly, after almost a decade since I first wrote about this matter, I have almost grown weary of wondering, “Why don’t they care?”
Costa Rica’s West Coast—Sailfish, marlin and more!
If you are dreaming about catching large Pacific sailfish, a trip to Costa Rica must be on the top of your Bucket List. The Pacific coast of Costa Rica has, unquestionably, some of the finest and most diverse fishing experiences you’re likely to find anywhere on the planet. If you’re in search of marlin, then you’re also in the right place. The waters off Los Sueños are at the top of the list for blue, black, and striped marlin—pick your flavor.
A Look at Light Tackle
Everything is relative. There is no clear cut definition of what constitutes light tackle nor is there a universal description. Light tackle fishing is a carefully thought-out approach that centers around your own ability as an angler, the species you seek, and the conditions under which you must fish. Going too light for the challenge is better defined as stunt fishing.
A New Twist on the 5P’s
When it comes to keeping my rods are reels in top working condition, I have adapted a slightly altered version of the old 5P’s adage. My version suggests that Proper Prevention Prevents Poor Performance.
The Short Stroke: Fighting Fish in Deep Water
If you have spent any time involved in the sport of conventional saltwater fishing, you will have observed, I’m sure, that the best anglers on a charter boat will always bring their fish to gaff with as little fanfare as possible. These guys move fluidly, keeping constant pressure on the fish as it takes them around the boat, sometimes twice, all the time keeping one thing in mind, bringing that fish in quickly.Gearing Up for Spring Freshwater Fishing
With the temperature down and the fishing slowed, now is the time to ramp up your conditioning of tackle for the coming spring. And while it might not seem different from checks of salt water tackle, there are some slight changes.
Lorelei Cabana Bar wins 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament
Fifty-four bar and restaurant employees headed to Long Key, Florida Sunday August 17th for the kickoff of The Florida Boy’s 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament. The combined weight of three Dolphinfish would decide the winning bar.Enter To Win Skye Burkhardt’s Halloween Ultimate Paddleboard Fishing Package!
Winner announced 10/31/25Cruising the Abacos – An Adventure in Paradise
The Islands of the Bahamas are a paradise! The time to go is when an event is happening and with a shallow-draft boat to enjoy all the gorgeous islands.Spearfishing the Pacific with Good Time Charlie Charters
It started as just an idea for a family vacation, and it turned into a new passion for the sport of spearfishing and freediving.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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