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One of My Favorite Months

By: Capt. Mike Manis For the most part, this is one of my favorite months. Although it still heats up …

Typical Summer Patterns

By: Capt. Mike Manis Generally, about this time of year, it’s not unusual to find yourself fishing some typical summer …

Bird Island

By: Mike Hammond A few months ago, the owner of Kayak Excursions, Stefan Kuenzel, contacted Keep Lee County Beautiful to …

Paddlin and Fishin

By: Dan Carns Gone are the days of a simple plastic kayak with a fixed seat and paddle and no …

As The Water Temp Warms

By: Capt. Mike Manis For many, this could simply be an extension of May.  If the tarpon are abundant, it’s …

You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

By: Mike Hammond As more and more people are returning to the outdoors for recreation, kayak fishing is one of …

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Georgia Almaco Jack Record Crushed

Hayden W. Mundy, 24, of Midway, Ga., was slow pitch jigging with Capt. Jacob Lee aboard the LeeGull Limit when the big jack ate. They were in about 190 feet of water, 90 miles offshore over a ledge drop where they had marked a group of fish.

The Importance of Boat Insurance

Do you love boating? Then you know how fun and relaxing it can be on the open water. But you also know that things can go wrong sometimes, like storms, accidents, theft, or injuries. That’s why boat insurance is so important. Here are some reasons why.

Lake Monroe & St. Johns River Fishing Forecast – April 2024

Largemouth bass and black crappie are nearing the end of their spawning season. Crappie will be taken by jigging near …