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Vegetation Enhancement On Lake Gaston Continues

Vegetation Enhancement On Lake Gaston Continues

Since 2013, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, along with volunteers and other entities, has been enhancing native aquatic vegetation in …

SLC Artificial Reef Update: Voici Bernadette

Progress continues on the preparation of the 180-foot freighter, Voici Bernadette, for artificial reefing on St. Lucie County’s deepwater artificial reef site.
Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park A Model For Marine Ecosystem Protection

Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park A Model For Marine Ecosystem Protection

The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park was the first National Park in The Bahamas. It was also the first …

The Southside Report ~ September Fishing Forecast for Kiawah, Seabrook & North Edisto Islands

September reef fishing looks to be steady and action packed. Start at the 30 foot depths and keep moving depths …

International Coastal Cleanup Day

by Mike Hammond Most paddlers and anglers I know, help clean up trash whenever they are on the Calusa Blueway. …
Shore-Based Shark Fishing

Opinions Sought Shore-Based Shark Fishing

Have an opinion on shore-based shark fishing? Now is the time to share. FWC is gathering public input on shore-based …

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Nine Alternative Deceiver Patterns

Lefty’s Deceiver may be the most effective fly pattern ever. Lefty Kreh developed the fly in the 1950s and since then Deceivers have caught fish all over the world. Lefty describes the Deceiver as a tying method rather than a specific fly pattern. This allows for modifications in color, size and materials. These alterations have made the Deceiver extremely versatile. Here are a few “alternative” Deceivers you should think about tying.

A Wade-Fishing Pilgrimage To South Texas

I've traveled all over the Gulf Coast in search of trophy trout. As a self-proclaimed “purist,” 25 miles east of Raymondville, Texas is as good as it gets.

Kayaking For Epic Striped Bass Action Off Cape Cod

Each year I have the pleasure of making a pilgrimage to Cape Cod, where I join a group of Vermont anglers in kayaking for striped bass. This year was a record breaker.

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