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SEAFAN Bleach Watch – How you can help

Florida’s coral reefs are facing many global and local threats such as warming waters, ocean acidification, poor water quality, physical impacts and coral disease and bleaching. However, there are many things you can do to help. Even small changes can help protect coral reefs and keep them healthy, such as reducing plastic waste, recycling, conserving water, and volunteering.

St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Update: Oyster and Living Reefs to the Rescue

Volunteers will start constructing oyster modules for construction of a 678-square-foot oyster reef in September.

Reminder: 2017 Bay Scallop Season Closure Starts Sept. 25

A friendly reminder that the 2017 recreational bay scallop season will close soon, particularly on September 25th in ares throughout the Gulf Coast region.

Be a Mentor – Take Someone Fishing

National Hunting and Fishing (NHF) Day is always a great occasion.  Outdoor stores have sales, clubs host tournaments, and there …

Recreational Fishing Participation Increased Nearly 20 Percent Over the Past 10 Years

Preliminary findings by the USFWS also reveal increase in fishing expenditures. ALEXANDRIA, VA – September 13, 2017 – The U.S. …

Seagrass Studies Continue In Choctawhatchee Bay

Monitoring Coordinator Brandy Foley stood at the Pilcher Park boat ramp, watching clouds gather over the Choctawhatchee Bay...

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Nine Alternative Deceiver Patterns

Lefty’s Deceiver may be the most effective fly pattern ever. Lefty Kreh developed the fly in the 1950s and since then Deceivers have caught fish all over the world. Lefty describes the Deceiver as a tying method rather than a specific fly pattern. This allows for modifications in color, size and materials. These alterations have made the Deceiver extremely versatile. Here are a few “alternative” Deceivers you should think about tying.

A Wade-Fishing Pilgrimage To South Texas

I've traveled all over the Gulf Coast in search of trophy trout. As a self-proclaimed “purist,” 25 miles east of Raymondville, Texas is as good as it gets.

Kayaking For Epic Striped Bass Action Off Cape Cod

Each year I have the pleasure of making a pilgrimage to Cape Cod, where I join a group of Vermont anglers in kayaking for striped bass. This year was a record breaker.