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Best Practices for Catch and Release Tarpon Fishing

Follow these guidelines when tarpon fishing.

Goliath Grouper Workshops

Goliath grouper workshops scheduled August through October; FWC needs your input Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission sent this bulletin …

Boating Safety with EPIRBs and PLBs

Learn how you can improve your boating safety today, with a personal locator beacon. Safety on the Water EPIRBs and …

CCA Florida STAR Focuses on Education & Conservation

The largest family friendly saltwater fishing competition in Florida — The CCA Florida STAR, presented by Yamaha — kicked off on May 27.
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Senate Commerce Committee Advances Billfish Conservation Act

Conservationists and anglers are applauding the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for advancing the Billfish Conservation Act.

Gone Coastal – Knowing How to Catch Giant Tarpon is Half the Battle

Thanks to Florida’s conservation efforts, tarpon populations are currently thriving, but we need your help to keep the population abundant.

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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 …

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