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Florida Trash Tour Begins March 25 at Cedar Key

The Coastal Conservation Association and Swamp Head Brewery are teaming up for the 2017 Florida Trash Tour, a series of tournament-style trash round ups.

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

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Southern Musky Fever Relief

Expectations were low, but the trip quickly turned unforgettable when a big fish hit the fly just 45 minutes into the float. Sometimes the best cure for musky fever is simply getting on the water and giving it a shot.

North Carolina’s Roanoke River Striper Fantasy

North Carolina’s Roanoke River delivers world-class striped bass action each spring, with massive spawning runs near Weldon offering anglers a shot at 100-fish days. From live bait to topwater and fly, it’s one of the most exciting and accessible striper fisheries on the East Coast.

Bonefish 101

The bonefish, considered one of the most often sought after saltwater game fish, is elusive, spooky, and fast, a ghost like fish that poses a real challenge to fly fisherman. It makes its home in some of the most beautiful tropic locations worldwide.