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How Big is a Beaked Whale?

Now, perhaps the more important question is, who cares how big these whales are? Well, it would be the U.S. Navy, that’s who.

Pledge To Pitch It – FLW Tour

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Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup celebrates 10 years of ‘Keeping It Clean’

10th annual Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup will be held on Saturday, July 29th.

Water Quality Monitoring Project: Disease Update

The cause of coral disease is difficult to determine and not currently well understood.

Sea Turtle Nesting Season is in Full Swing

Every year, thousands of sea turtles wander up South Florida’s sandy beaches to build nests and lay eggs. Our shorelines are an essential habitat for them.

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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 …