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B.A.S.S. Calls Anti-Lead Edict Anti-Fishing

On the day before President Obama left office, the FWS issued a ban on lead fishing tackle and ammunition from hundreds of thousands of acres of land and water.

A Celebration of the Gray Whale: The 46th Annual Festival of Whales

Gear up for the 46th Annual Festival of Whales which blows into Dana Point on March 4th and settles in for two weeks of fun and activities.

Mako Shark Takes Amazing 13,000 Mile Journey

A male mako shark named Hell’s Bay has broken a record, traveling more than 13,000 miles, equal to over half-way around the planet, in 600 days.

ANGLERS FOR CONSERVATION!

As we turn the corner into March, anglers from coast to coast are making sure their gear and tackle are …

Fishing line and tackle disposal – It’s about more than just monofilament

When left in the aquatic environment, fishing line and tackle create potential traps for unsuspecting wildlife that can become entangled and snared, leading to injury and death

Gulf Seasons Changes for Amberjack, Gray Trigger, and Gag

With the coming of 2017, several recreational fishing season changes in Gulf waters went into effect. The Florida Fish and …

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A Trout Fisher’s Guide to Catching Striped Bass on the Fly

Scenario: you fish tiny streams for trout, but your Instagram has been littered with photos of monster striped bass recently and it’s piqued your interest. Check out some great tips here!

Read The February Issue!

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The Best Destinations for Freshwater Fishing

Prepare your pen and paper because, in this article, I will mention some of these mind-blowing places I visited which will captivate your hearts and minds.

Okeechobee Report & Forecast

By Capt. Angie Douthit Lake O’s water level has been around the 13.5 ft mark, which makes for safe boating …