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Oyster Restoration Season

It’s oyster restoration season again and as temperatures start to fall volunteers will be constructing oyster modules for placement around the Indian River Lagoon. 

A Paddling Mini-Vacation

By Mike Hammond With cooler weather here, camping along the Calusa Blueway becomes a delight. One of our favorite campgrounds …

Connect the Dots

By Kelly Melillo Sweeting Do you ever look up at the night sky and search for your favorite constellation? Look …

View from Rookery Bay

By Dr. Judith Hushon In the weeks since Irma, the weather has been beautiful out on Rookery Bay, usually with …

Protecting The Nosara Billfish

“I’ve heard people say ‘A bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work,'" said Master Capt. William Mendoza with his trademark wry smile...

Manatee Migration

As the leaves turn gold and red, and frosty fingers weave their way North, a different scene indicates the soon arrival of colder weather through Florida.

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Southern Musky Fever Relief

Expectations were low, but the trip quickly turned unforgettable when a big fish hit the fly just 45 minutes into the float. Sometimes the best cure for musky fever is simply getting on the water and giving it a shot.

North Carolina’s Roanoke River Striper Fantasy

North Carolina’s Roanoke River delivers world-class striped bass action each spring, with massive spawning runs near Weldon offering anglers a shot at 100-fish days. From live bait to topwater and fly, it’s one of the most exciting and accessible striper fisheries on the East Coast.

Bonefish 101

The bonefish, considered one of the most often sought after saltwater game fish, is elusive, spooky, and fast, a ghost like fish that poses a real challenge to fly fisherman. It makes its home in some of the most beautiful tropic locations worldwide.

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Owen’s First Wahoo

41”snook

20 inch sheepshead

ELLE with a snook