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Inshore To Offshore At Big Pine Key

Hundreds of years ago Native American tribes made frequent visits to harvest the Florida Keys’ rich abundance of seafood the area provided. Now many years later and well into the 21st century the combination of flowing Gulf Stream waters, coral reefs, lush mangrove islands, shallow flats and a complex interconnection of deep channels make this area unlike anywhere else in the world.

Record-Breaking Catch: Roberta Arostegui Lands World Record Smallmouth Buffalo

Roberta Arostegui made angling history while fishing in Kingsland, Texas, by landing a 26-pound, 8-ounce smallmouth buffalo. Her impressive catch has officially set the IGFA Women’s 6-kg (12 lb.) Line Class World Record for the species. Guided by Austin Anderson, Roberta successfully reeled in the record fish, documented its weight on a certified scale, and safely released it back into the water.

A Modern Take on Booking Fishing Guides and Charters

Booking fishing guides and charters have not really changed at all for 50 years, so the industry is ripe for change and improvement.

Choosing the Correct Baitfish Fly

In many fly anglers’ boxes, you will see an array of flies in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Having the one correct fly in the box is the key to success.

One Dead, Five Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Florida Coast

The U.S. Coast Guard is still searching for five people after a boat capsized.

Lass and Bass! Alie Abrell Lands a Monster in Marion County

As Florida’s peak bass season heats up, this catch is a promising preview of the kind of giants anglers can expect on the line.

Fellsmere Reservoir: From Farmland to World Class Fishery!

Following the flooding in 2016, FWC stocked the lake with 1 million Florida bass fingerlings, 145,000 black crappie, 374,000 redear sunfish, and 345,000 bluegill to rapidly establish a thriving sportfish population.

Record-Breaking Catch: Ilya Sherbovich’s Snubnose Pompano

Ilya Sherbovich made waves while fishing in the Seychelles, landing an impressive  15-pound, 10-ounce snubnose pompano. This remarkable catch has earned him the IGFA Men’s  20 lb. Tippet Class World Record for the species. After a thrilling 12-minute battle, Ilya weighed the fish on his certified scale and captured stunning photos before safely releasing it back into the water.

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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.  

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Cruising 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.

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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.

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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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