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Dads Old Tackle Box

By: Dick Braun Christmas is just around the corner and this is Southwest Florida – fishing country year- round!  Start …
Bring Back the Land and Water Conservation Fund

For Sportsmen’s Sake, Bring Back the Land & Water Conservation Fund

Recently, I returned from a weekend trip offshore to Stuart’s Sandsprit Park, ecstatic about having a 40-pound cobia in the …
Algae Blooms in Florida: Step Forward for Water Quality

A Step Forward For Water Quality

There is hope on the horizon to alleviate Florida’s water pollution woes. In October, by an overwhelming vote, the U.S. …

New Striper Regs Intended To Build Wild Fishery

There are new size limits in place for inland waters within North Carolina’s Central-Southern Striped Bass Management Area. During the …

On The Water with FECOP

Illegal Fishing Campaign to Begin FECOP staff recently met with longliners in Puntarenas and Quepos to discuss the state of …

For Sportsmen’s Sake, Bring Back The Land & Water Conservation Fund

Recently, I returned from a trip offshore to Stuart’s Sandsprit Park, ecstatic with a 40-pound cobia in the box. It …

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Kneer’s Triumph: Record-Breaking Sockeye Salmon Adventure

On August 4, 2024, William Kneer IV found himself in the heart of Alaska’s wild Kisaralik River when a fierce sockeye salmon smashed his KVD swimming jig. The fight was brief but electrifying, and when the fish came to hand, it measured an impressive 70 centimeters—enough to tie the IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record.

Two Texas Fishermen And a Dog Survive Tornado in a Boat

A fisherman in Chambers County, TX says he survived Saturday's EF-3 tornado in a boat, sharing the video of him riding out the storm.

Sebastian Inlet to Eau Gallie Cswy. – January 2025

  January is normally our coldest month of the year, but the cold fronts kept coming through early December bringing …

Space Coast Surf Fishing Forecast – January 2025

Roll into the new year with peak surf fishing along the Space Coast. Pompano, whiting, mackerel, bluefish and drum will …