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South Florida Sturgeon

Anglers should know that all three species of sturgeon in Florida - Gulf, Atlantic and shortnose - are protected from harvest by state and federal law.

Juvenile Tarpon as they Live and Breathe

by JoEllen K. Wilson, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Before my little one was born, there was a lot of discussion …

Protecting our Land and Waters

By Capt. Sam O’Briant    September typically represents the last month of the rainy season in Southwest Florida. Hurricane probability …

Largest Ever Private Reef Deployment Off South Florida

The Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation breathed new life into south Florida’s marine ecosystems with a massive artificial reef deployment.

Conservation Victory at Risk

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December Fishing Adventures: Your Holiday in the Jungle!

Book your Holiday Season Fishing Adventure Join us in December. The fishing is HOT, the weather is FANTASTIC and the …

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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 …

Crystal Coast – April 2026

April is a much anticipated month here on the Crystal Coast of NC. It’s always the time when warm Spring …