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Red Snapper Season Returning to the Atlantic?

Recreational limit would be a fish per person a day. The recreational sector is allocated 71.93 percent of the total catch limit of 42,510 fish for 2017.

Reef Beefed Up Off Brunswick County

More than 1,600 tons of concrete pipe were recently added to an artificial reef to beef up recreational fishing off Brunswick County’s coast.

Helping Reef Fish Survive After Barotrauma

If you’ve ever gone saltwater fishing in Florida, you are well aware of the variety of species that call these waters home.

FWC Announces Lionfish Challenge Winners

Winners have been chosen! A grand total of 26,321 lionfish were removed from Florida waters as part of the four-month challenge.

Win a Boat and Help a Cause!

Enter to win this boat and contribute to a great cause for charity! The TACO Marine Project Boat is a …

Anglers for Conservation INVITES YOU

Show your support of Florida’s treasured Indian River Lagoon and get into the “Aloha” spirit by joining us at this …

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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.