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On a Mission for Better Red Snapper Management

Chris Blankenship was recently on tour, to continue spreading Alabama’s common-sense approach to the management of the fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico.

Apalachee Bay Oysters- Big Bend on the Road

Apalachee Bay Oysters- Big Bend on the Road Last month I took a boat ride with Joel Singletary, of Sea Tow. …

Keep a Lookout for Manatees in Motion

FWC law enforcement will be on patrol in state waters to remind boaters of the seasonal manatee speed zones and take enforcement actions when necessary.

Intro to Coral Reef Resources in Southeast Florida

Southeast Florida’s coral-rich communities are more valuable than the Spanish treasures that sank in this region many years ago. Like the lost treasures, these amazing reefs lie just a few hundred yards off the shores of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Martin counties...

Keeping Our Waterways Free of Marine Debris

Nowadays, almost everyone has heard the adage “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” We do encourage you to add one more action to that: Refuse.

FWC Update: Geocaching Challenge and Feedback Needed

Explore Florida’s Wildlife Management Areas with FWC’s Geocaching Challenge! Grab your smartphone or GPS unit and go looking for geocaches …

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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.

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.

Kayaking Canal Lights

Green lights are better for watching the fish swim rather than catching them. I have heard a few theories with the most popular being the fish can see the lures better with the light coming from the bottom. With that thought, I tried a new technique that worked great for us, and I think it can help you catch a few more too!

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Owen’s First Wahoo

41”snook

20 inch sheepshead

ELLE with a snook