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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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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.

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Owen’s First Wahoo

41”snook

20 inch sheepshead

ELLE with a snook