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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.

Fish On

by Fishin’ Frank Dad starts reeling in a fish, so I go to reel in the other.  Too late, I …

Recreational harvest of red snapper to reopen Dec. 8, 9 & 10, 2017

Recreational harvest of red snapper in South Atlantic federal waters will reopen for three days in December 2017

St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program: Recovery from Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma showed the effectiveness of the Indian Hills Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) in cleaning stormwater...

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.

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Lake Calcasieu—the Model Estuary

Lake Calcasieu, known as “Big Lake,” stands out as a model estuary thanks to its rich blend of river flow and surrounding marshes that create an incredibly fertile ecosystem. This nutrient-driven system supports thriving populations of speckled trout, redfish, and flounder, making it one of the most productive and sought-after fisheries on the Gulf Coast.

The Evolution of Tackle

This article explores the deep historical roots of fishing gear, revealing that basic tools like hooks and rods date back thousands of years to ancient civilizations like Egypt and China. It traces the transition from primitive materials—such as shell hooks and horsehair lines—to modern innovations like fiberglass rods, monofilament lines, and precision-engineered reels. Ultimately, the piece highlights how today's high-tech tackle is a refined evolution of original concepts driven by advanced engineering and new materials.

Haddrell’s Point and Tackle Offshore Report – April

By Captain Mike Able, Contributing Writer Whew, we made it!! Made it past March that is! For me, I feel …

Topsail – April 2026

With the weather warming with the arrival of Spring, I like to get back to throwing a lot more topwater …

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