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Leaving Fish To Find Fish
By Mark Sosin Most of us are seldom satisfied. Picture those days when you are in the right spot and …
Winslow Homer’s “The Herring Net”
By Kevin McCarthy Winslow Homer’s “The Herring Net” As a fisherman in Florida, I’ve long been interested in fish-related subjects …
Fishing takes on many forms, and summertime brings on a favorite pastime… Scalloping!
Every year, Florida opens a recreational season to harvest these tasty mollusks from Port St. Joe on the north end of Florida’s Big Bend to Tarpon Springs on the south end. Scalloping with friends and family can be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable activities on the water. A mask, snorkel, some fins, a mesh bag and a dive flag are the basic things you need.
Brown Fish, Green Fish, Nice Fish, Mean Fish
Fishing on a diversified fishery brings moments of excitement along with utter disappointment. After recently fishing a Bassmaster College Series event on Cherokee Lake in Tennessee, the different habits of smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and spotted bass were made evident.
Inshore Topwater Tips
I fished the Indian River Lagoon recently and caught seven trout—three longer than 22 inches—and four snook, with two longer than 24 inches, plus two jacks.
New Regs For Tripletail, Sheepshead
At its April meeting in Fort Lauderdale, FWC approved several changes to the management of tripletail and sheepshead. Changes go …
Gulf States Announce Red Snapper Seasons
With federal approval of Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, the five Gulf states will manage red snapper seasons in state and federal waters for the 2018-2019 seasons. The bag-limit in federal waters remains 2 fish per person per day, with a 16-inch minimum length. Every state except Texas has the same limit for its state waters.
South Atlantic Red Snapper Season Proposed
NOAA Fisheries is considering new regulations that would open the door for a limited season for red snapper in the South Atlantic in 2018.
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.Under The Sea – Spearfishing Apparel
The popularity of spearfishing in the U.S. has grown, and it has spawned product innovation and improvements not only with spearguns, but with dive apparel.
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