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Moving Water to a Solution in Florida

Waiting until water gets south to store it is not a proper consideration. Sometimes it rains where you want to store the water. Having another and alternative location is prudent. Waiting until water gets a few miles away from the Everglades to clean it is not in the best interest of this natural wonder.

A call to action to protect our waterways and our economy

We’re all frustrated with the continued discharges to our already troubled waterways, and we need to continue to push our state and federal officials to find a solution… and fast. But, we can’t turn our backs on local businesses while we fight. The Economic Council will continue to stand up for all businesses in Martin County – large and small—that are being adversely affected.

Don’t cut the line! Reel. Remove. Release.

It’s a beautiful day and the fishing is good. Suddenly, the line snags on something as the cast is made. …
Ocean Ownership

Ocean Ownership

Ocean Ownership By Tom Warnke We all agree that public access to the world’s oceans is worth protecting. But who …

The State of Lake Okeechobee

The one thing that sets Lake Okeechobee apart from all of the truly great bass fishing lakes across the country …

Gender Gyration in the Fish World

Gender swapping in fish is more than just a biological curiosity – it has huge implications when it comes to fisheries management. Minimum size limits and slot limits are frequently based on gender changes that occur as fish grow.

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Apalachicola Bay Reopens to Oyster Harvest for First Time Since 2020

Apalachicola Bay will reopen to recreational and commercial oyster harvesting from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, marking the first harvest season since the bay closed in 2020. The reopening follows years of restoration work and more than $38 million invested to rebuild oyster reefs and support a sustainable fishery.

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How to Catch Bluefish, Bigger Bluefish, and More Bluefish

Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix, are a one-of-a-kind fish. They are the only living fish species in their family, which means nothing else in the ocean looks, tastes or fights like a bluefish.

Flounder Fishing Tips

Here are some tips on catching flounder that some might not have tried. The technique I am about to share has some benefits over the more mainstream methods. It is also so simple and easy to use. I rig my son’s rod this way.