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Post-Irmageddon in the Ten Thousand Islands

By Conservancy Research Manager Dr. Jeff Schmid On September 10, 2017, Irma made landfall on the southwest coast of Florida …

ECA’s February 1, 2018 Coastal Angler Submission

by Alan Ritchie The 2018 Scheduled Dredge of the Wiggins Pass and Doctor’s Pass Channels to Begin The Collier County …

On The Water with FECOP

FECOP Submits Criteria to License Greenstick Fishing in Costa Rica Greenstick or “palo verde” as it is known in Costa …

Hurricane Irma Aftermath in the Ten Thousand Islands: Kemp’s ridley

Four months after Irma’s fury we take a look at the damage to the remote coastal ecosystems in this affected region.

FWC Approves Changes to Gulf Cobia Management

At its December meeting in Gainesville, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) took final action to approve several …

Season Changes for Gulf Amberjack

At its December meeting in Gainesville, the FWC set the greater amberjack recreational season in Gulf state waters to open May 1-31 and Aug. 1-Oct. 31.

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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.