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From Fall to Winter for the Fly Fisherman
A lot is about to happen, weather-wise and fish-wise. The abundance of bait in our marshes, creeks and rivers is fading, and the redfish are forming schools. Big schools. They are anything but easy, so get your gear in shape and formulate a plan.
A Cure for the Cold
It happens every year. The tarpon are the first to go. The mullet gang up then disperse. Shortly afterward, the menhaden balls off the beach vanish...
Waterfowl Hunting and Boating Safety
Statistics show more waterfowl hunters die from hypothermia and drowning than gunshot wounds.
All I Want for Christmas: A Kayak Under the Tree
Is this the year you finally plan to get yourself a kayak or purchase one for a loved one? Before you run out and buy one, there are a few important factors to consider.
Simple Steps to Becoming A Better Fly Fisherman
Check out these critical tips and techniques that can help you improve your fly fishing skills.
Winter Bass & Crappie Fishing in Florida
During Northeast Florida’s winter fishing season bait shop sales for live crappie baits often exceed sales for live bass minnows.
Florida Won’t Repeat Public Python Hunt Next Year
A public hunt for Burmese pythons in Florida’s Everglades won’t be repeated next year, a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokeswoman said Monday (Nov 18). Instead, the state is beefing up established programs that train licensed hunters and people who regularly work in areas known to contain pythons to kill or report exotic snakes.
Winter Tarpon Fishing: Bouncer’s Tip of the Month
We went tarpon fishing November 10th and in 4 hours we caught 3 tarpon. Two of these were small fish and the third was about 50 pounds. The important thing about this trip was that this was our first successful tarpon trip of the 2013/14 winter tarpon season.
Fleur de Lis Wins the 2026 Florida Panhandle Billfish Series
In a tight contest, Fleur de Lis came out on top to win the 3rd annual Florida Panhandle Billfish Series. The Hatteras 63 GT, based in nearby Orange Beach, Alabama, fished all three events of the Emerald Coast series, developed to highlight the big-game fishing opportunities off Florida’s Panhandle.Bucket List: Central Costa Rica and Pacific Sailfish
The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought-after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!Spearfishing Bluewater Hunting
Bluewater spearfishing is the ultimate test of skill, patience, and nerve. Hunting massive pelagic fish while freediving in the open ocean demands precision, specialized gear, and respect for one of the most exhilarating challenges beneath the surface.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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