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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.

December/January E-Magazine is now LIVE!

December/January E-Magazine is now live for viewing online and we want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season and to expect physical magazines mid-December.

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Okeechobee Report & Forecast

By Capt. Angie Douthit Lake O’s water level has been around the 13.5 ft mark, which makes for safe boating …

Let’s Go Crappie’n on Lake Okeechobee

By Capt. Robin Clegg With the January cold comes Crappie’n on Lake Okeechobee. Fishing with lights at night or jigging …

Boca Granda Pass, Charlotte Harbor, and the Flats Report & Forecast

By Capt. Dave Stephens Well, fellow anglers, we are coming into February with great uncertainty. This year, we have had …

Fly Fishing in Shallow Waters Can Equal Big Rewards

Despite technological advances that allow for fly fishing successes in deep water, shallow water sight fishing is my favorite...