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Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Announces Bonefish Restoration Project

Photo by Kathryn Maroun Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Announces Bonefish Restoration Project The Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT), in collaboration …
Whale Sharks

A Decline in Size of Whale Sharks

When it comes to the biggest fish in the sea, size does matter. Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) can be at …

FWC Establishes State Records Program for Lionfish

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) newest way of encouraging divers to target these spiny invaders is the lionfish state records program.

FWC UPDATE: Don’t cut the line! Reel. Remove. Release.

Steps to rescue a hooked bird: Reel in the bird. Remove the hook. Release the bird.

Celebrate Earth Day – Hook Kids on Fishing Clinic

Celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 16, by attending a “Hook Kids on Fishing Clinic” at the Hobe Sound Nature Center

Stop Killing Florida’s Estuaries and Everglades

Since January over 219 billion gallons of water from Lake Okeechobee has been discharged into the St. Lucie Estuary, Indian River Lagoon and the Caloosahatchee Estuary. Destruction of the oyster reefs, seagrass beds and nearshore coral reefs is the result of these discharges and the economic impacts to area businesses, tourism and real estate are significant and growing.

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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…