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President of INCOPESCA Steps Down Moises Mug who held the helm of INCOPESCA for a little over a year under …

Protecting your Skin

by Capt. Neil Eisner When fishing in Florida, the sun can be brutal. Protecting your skin is a must. From …

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

Daylight will be getting shorter and with the arrival of Fall hopefully cooler temperatures, and a hot bite. The trout …

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

August is upon us, long hot days with boiling hot water inshore but the bite is holding strong.  Weather patterns …

The Principals of Catch & Cook: Gafftopsail Catfish!

There’s no guarantee what you’ll catch. Sure we can target species based on the patterns we recognize, but depending on …

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Angler’s App Getting Closer to Reality To help Anglers fish smarter not harder, the free App FECOP is designing for …

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Attention North Carolina Anglers: Key Changes to Fishing Laws and Mandatory Harvest Reporting

North Carolina fishing regulations have important updates concerning mandatory reporting for several key species and the seasonal limits for flounder. Here is what recreational and commercial fishermen need to know:

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Murrells Inlet: South Carolina’s Best Fishing and Golfing

The inlet itself is an inshore angler’s dream. It’s an enclosed system, one of very few inlets on the east coast free from the influence of the Intracoastal Waterway or coastal rivers. There’s no dirty water flowing in from upstream, and this system of marshes and backwaters is a completely saltwater environment, with no freshwater pumping in to reduce salinity. The result is excellent fishing and exploration of backwater creeks for speckled trout, redfish and the doormat flounder that Murrells Inlet has gained a reputation for.

Species Spotlight: Jaguar Guapote

Jaguar Guapote, also known as the jaguar cichlid, is an established non-native species in Florida, particularly in coastal canal systems in the southeastern part of the state, including the Everglades and areas from West Palm Beach south. It is an aggressive, predatory fish that can negatively impact native fish populations and is also a popular sport fish with good culinary value.