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Sea Oats Added to the Lovers Key State Park Shoreline

Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. and Lovers Key State Park Host Joint Service Project The colder temperatures early Monday morning …

The Southside Report ~ For February By Capt. John Ward

With the month of February, hopefully we are in the final month of the winter doldrums.  So far we have …

Dad’s Old Tackle Box

by Dick Braun I was able to pick up a couple of reels, one of which I’m pretty sure is a …

On The Water with FECOP

Can a Fish Bring a Country Together Three Billboards Outside San Jose, Costa Rica If you are driving from the …

The Southside Report ~ For January By Capt. John Ward

The water temperatures have dropped at a rapid pace and are starting to hold steady in the mid 50’s . …

Vintage Gear

  by Dick Braun Dad’s Old Tackle Box Well, we’re starting a brand new year of hunting for that treasured …

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Mouse It’s What’s For Dinner

For those looking to take fly fishing for trout to a whole new level, consider mousing. Mousing refers to fishing for trout with large topwater patterns meant to mimic small rodents. It is a tactic best utilized at night, when nocturnal rodents forage.

Classic Surf Pompano Rigs

I prefer pompano rigs with two hooks and a 1- to 3-ounce pyramid sinker as the anchor. Pyramid sinkers dig deeper into the sand than bell or barrel types and should be just heavy enough to prevent your rig from walking back to shore. Keep a few different weights at your disposal and adjust accordingly.

It’s An Addiction: The Summer Surf

The Texas summer surf can spoil a newcomer in a heartbeat and it's what the seasoned surf angler typically awaits each year.

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41”snook

20 inch sheepshead

ELLE with a snook

Fished all around Lake Toho, but just before we went in…