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National Hunting and Fishing Day

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Protecting our Land and Waters

by John Cassani, Calusa Waterkeeper Recent initiatives by the Trump Administration have targeted various long-standing policies intended to conserve our …

The Future of Federal Fisheries Management

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FWC to hold Spotted Seatrout Public Meeting, Aug. 9, Fort Pierce

The FWC is hosting spotted seatrout public workshops throughout the state in late July and early August.

Lobster time! Two-day mini-season set for July 26-27

One of Florida’s coastal traditions kicks off this week---official mini-lobster season!

Haven’t we waited long enough?

For years, various versions of the Sportsmen’s Act have made progress in Congress only to stall out. While many of …

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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.

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