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Non-Stainless Circle Hooks Now Required
Anglers using hook-and-line with natural bait to target reef fish like snapper or grouper from a vessel in Florida’s Atlantic state waters are now required to use non-stainless steel, non-offset circle hooks north of 28 degrees north latitude (near Melbourne) and non-stainless steel hooks south of 28 degrees north latitude.
Record Tiger Trout
A trout angler might fish a lifetime without ever seeing a tiger trout in person. Tiger trout are extremely rare, except in locations where they are hatchery produced and stocked. They are a hybrid cross of brown and brook trout that display beautiful markings distinct from either species. Tiger trout do occur in the wild where the two species coexist, but it is an anomaly. Tiger trout are sterile.
FWC Approves Oyster Plan For Apalachicola Bay
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, at its December meeting, approved the plan to rebuild the bay’s collapsed oyster population.
40-Pound Bag Wins Texas Tournament
Spring is on the way, but it’s not here yet for most of the country. In case you need a little inspiration to get out on the water, here’s the story of a Texas angler who hit paydirt with a more than 40-pound sack of fish during a Jan. 2 tournament when lows were in the mid-30s.
Man Stranded At Sea for 36 Hours Rescued by Ft. Pierce, FL Charter Boat!
‘It was nothing short of a miracle’: Charter boat captain recounts rescue of manstranded 36 hours at sea. … Chase …
Georgia Inlet Claims a Shrimper!
The Jimmy and Charlie Jr., an 88.4-foot steel hull trawler owned by Hong and Men Shrimp Company out of Gautier, Miss., ran aground at the mouth of the Altamaha River in Georgia during the early hours of Nov. 4, 2020.
Fishing for MONSTER Sailfish in Guatemala
Fishing for monster sailfish at Casa Vieja lodge in Guatemala in the Pacific Ocean. The day started with us trolling …
Whiting bite is on fire!
How Spencer Brogden targets whiting.
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).Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel
The seven small islands that make up the Dry Tortugas lie 70 miles due west of Key West, a fisherman’s and naturalist’s paradise. These are hidden jewels.Speargun Loading Tips
It’s not uncommon to struggle with speargun loading, you may think they made the bands too short. If you give it time & use the right method, it's easy.
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