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ST. LUCIE COUNTY ARTIFICIAL REEF UPDATE: Turning Dry Detention Areas into Wet Retention Ponds

The St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program is currently exploring the possibility of converting dry detention areas into wet retention ponds. By doing this, nutrients and suspended sediments entering into the Indian River Lagoon can be reduced and possibly help the County receive additional nutrient removal credits.

Kiawah to Edisto Island Fishing Report For October – Capt John Ward

October is probably my favorite month to fish in the low country of South Carolina.  The shorter days and cooler …

Are you an eco-minded fishing guide?

Florida has a new program for eco-minded for-hire fishing guides.

International Sawfish Day is October 17

On October 17, 2020 the fourth International Sawfish Day will be celebrated. Participating aquariums, museums, zoos, schools, conservation agencies, and research groups will hold celebrations and events, joining together to spread the word about sawfish.

Fish Rules App now expanded to include freshwater regulations

The wait is over! Fish Rules App now includes freshwater fishing regulations. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) …

Paul Jacquin and Sons Reef Complex post deployment monitoring survey

Paul Jacquin and Sons Artificial Reef Complex already adding diversity of habitat and has expanded fish stocks.

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Lake Erie’s Big Brown Bass

Lake Erie boasts some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the world. On this massive lake, the Eastern Basin offers a stellar habitat for bronzebacks.

Under The Sea – Slings and Polearms

There’s a retro-movement taking place—a trend toward primitive hunting gear. Slings and polespears are used in places that do not allow trigger mechanisms.

Upstate New York Bass on the Fly!

For an angler, being outside and fishing in a short sleeve shirt with no one around should be enough to call any day a success. This day was about to get better. As we cast into a river with increasing water temps and a majority of the steelhead already back in Lake Ontario, our expectations of a tight line were low. Soon enough, as we launched large flies into the water, the addicting tight line grabs began. These fierce strikes were not steelhead, but hungry smallmouth bass. We enjoyed a full day on the river swinging 4-plus-inch flies and catching more than 25 smallmouth bass apiece.