On Saturday, June 27th, between the hours of 9:00 am and 1:00 pm we will present the 21st Annual Kid’s Fishing Clinic at Port Canaveral. This event is offered by the Florida Sport Fishing Association, The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Canaveral Port Authority, Sunrise Marina/Grills Restaurant and other local corporate and individual sponsors. The clinic is designed to teach basic angling skills to children of all ages. This free clinic features casting instruction, rod and reel selection, knot tying, tackle selection, fishing ethics, water and boating safety, and conservation principles. There will be displays of local marine wildlife and aquatic “touch” tanks, along with plenty of volunteers including local charter captains and guides to give the kids plenty of personalized hands on instruction.Brevard EditionJun 1st, 2015
Members will divulge their SECRET FISHING SPOTS IN FRESH AND SALT WATER AREAS in the Brevard County area, at the monthly meeting held at Kay’s Real Pit Barbecue, 1552 King St., Cocoa, Fl. Dinner begins at 6 pm and program begins at 7 pm. The meeting is open to the public and the only cost is the price of yourBrevard EditionJun 1st, 2015
The Lagoons need my help friends! The list of potential threats to this amazing and one-of-a-kind ecosystem is a long one. From fertilizers to septic tanks and flow choking causeways! Of course over my life of playing, boating, fishing, and eating from these waters I’ve seen many changes. Some were/are not all bad; the net ban of the mid 90’s did wonders and continued efforts by “groups” to return unused lands back to the watersheds that supported massive amounts of wildlife for millions of years are great. However, as a lifelong resident of the Space Coast and full-time fishing guide I would be doing a disservice to all of the readers by not stating this: Our rivers/lagoons (Mosquito, Indian, and Banana) are crashing at an alarming rate! This seems to be happening “lagoon’s” wide, and as of writing this not one area has been immune to increased algae blooms, massive Sea-grass loss, and extraordinary numbers of sea life (Fish, Birds, Manatees, Porpoise) have recently perished. The most rapid and stunning decline has taken place over the last five years. Brevard EditionFeb 2nd, 2015
Brevard County, Florida welcomes birders, wildlife watchers, nationally recognized naturalists, scientists, biologists, photographers, ornithologists, artists, and authors to the 18th Annual Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival scheduled for January 21 – 26, 2015. Considered the premier birding festival in the country, the event offers six days of field trips and workshops, classroom and keynote presentations, the World Digiscoper Meeting, a Pelagic boat trip, nature-based Exhibitors, Silent Auction and the 14th Annual Art Show & Competition presented by the Titusville Art League. Daily performances are offered during the week by the Raptor Project, a group of rehabilitated owls, eagles, falcon and hawks. Rendezvous with the Raptors is a special Festival Fundraising Event scheduled on Saturday, January 17 at the Brevard Zoo. Meet these incredible birds up close and personal. Register on the festival web site (url listed below).Brevard EditionDec 30th, 2014
The Atlantic’s roar greets me as I step out our front door and start toward the beach to check out the surf conditions. A series of medium-to- mild cold fronts have helped drop water temperatures into the mid-to-upper sixties along the entire 160 miles of the Indian River Lagoon Coast. These cooler temperatures have stimulated the southbound migration of a host of species, including pompano, whiting, black drum, and flounder that prefer temperate conditions over our normally semi-tropical weather.Brevard EditionDec 30th, 2014
