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Improving Life On Seawalls

An architecture professor at the University of Kansas is experimenting with a novel idea that might help restore some of …

Ten Resolutions to Get You Fishing

Here are some “resolutions” for 2017 designed to get you out on the water. Trust me, these are resolutions you’ll want to stick to.

Christmas Trees for Improved Fish Habitat

Christmas Trees for Improved Fish Habitat As the holiday season comes to a close, many of us are more than ready …

New Barracuda Size Limits for South Florida – Includes Martin County

At its November meeting in St. Petersburg, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) set new barracuda size limits. …

Tips and Tricks to Choose Sustainably Sourced Seafood

By integrating sustainable fishing and seafood practices into our daily lives, we can ensure that local ecosystems thrive for generations to come.

Dolphins Act As The Ocean’s Sentinels, What Can They Tell Us About Algae Blooms?

Over the past 50 years, a great number of previously unknown human diseases emerged, while other well-known maladies, including cholera and tuberculosis, have seen a significant resurgence. Not surprisingly, dolphins and other marine mammals experience a similar trend. Algal-bloom bio-intoxication is one of the better-understood disease agents.

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Mouse It’s What’s For Dinner

For those looking to take fly fishing for trout to a whole new level, consider mousing. Mousing refers to fishing for trout with large topwater patterns meant to mimic small rodents. It is a tactic best utilized at night, when nocturnal rodents forage.

Classic Surf Pompano Rigs

I prefer pompano rigs with two hooks and a 1- to 3-ounce pyramid sinker as the anchor. Pyramid sinkers dig deeper into the sand than bell or barrel types and should be just heavy enough to prevent your rig from walking back to shore. Keep a few different weights at your disposal and adjust accordingly.

It’s An Addiction: The Summer Surf

The Texas summer surf can spoil a newcomer in a heartbeat and it's what the seasoned surf angler typically awaits each year.

How Alligators Catch Fish

The alligator has been around for over 37 million years, in which time it has perfected its hunting skills.

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20 inch sheepshead

ELLE with a snook

Fished all around Lake Toho, but just before we went in…