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Line Retrieval and Recycling Programs Aren’t Just For The Birds

By Renee Wilson Fishing line has evolved greatly over the years. With so many options available, like monofilament, fluorocarbon, braided …

The Sound of Science: What oyster reefs may be (literally) telling us about the environment

By: Vincent Encomio and Hilde Zenil Florida Oceanographic Society Jacques Cousteau described the ocean as “The Silent World”. In truth, …

Last live showings of “This is Your Ocean: Sharks” documentary raises over $10,000 for Bahamas National Trust

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL — The award-winning shark documentary, This is Your Ocean: Sharks, which completed its national tour with …

Reminder on regulations for bringing back marine species from the Bahamas by vessel

The following information pertains to private recreational vessels that have lawfully entered and exited Bahamian Customs, have obtained the proper …

Earth Day is 71% About Our Oceans

By Ellie Van Os I recently bought a book on the origins of sea glass. Having collected many pieces over …

Fish Earth Day and Hook Kids on Fishing

Could there be any better way to celebrate Earth Day 2012 than bringing families together fishing and learning about our …

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Nine Alternative Deceiver Patterns

Lefty’s Deceiver may be the most effective fly pattern ever. Lefty Kreh developed the fly in the 1950s and since then Deceivers have caught fish all over the world. Lefty describes the Deceiver as a tying method rather than a specific fly pattern. This allows for modifications in color, size and materials. These alterations have made the Deceiver extremely versatile. Here are a few “alternative” Deceivers you should think about tying.

Kayaking For Epic Striped Bass Action Off Cape Cod

Each year I have the pleasure of making a pilgrimage to Cape Cod, where I join a group of Vermont anglers in kayaking for striped bass. This year was a record breaker.

Follow the Bait for Fall Bass

The days are shorter. The nights are cooler. Cold fronts are sweeping in, and bass are in the transition that brings some of the best fishing of the year.