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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 …

Tell Congress – It’s time to stand up for recreational fishing.

There’s nothing like the adventure of saltwater fishing. The adrenaline rush of hooking into a billfish, a big striper, or …

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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 …