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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.

St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program Update: March 2016

St. Lucie County is partnering with SeaRover Services and the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute to document the presence of schools of fishes on its deepwater artificial reefs and to discern the function of these schools

FWC UPDATE: New freshwater bass conservation measures approved

New black bass conservation measures to go into effect July 1.

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Haddrell’s Point and Tackle Offshore Report – May

Conservation-Minded May Conservation-Minded by Captain Mike Able, Contributing Writer The month of May brings many opportunities to the outdoor enthusiast! …

Topsail – May 2026

I’m going talk about a basic lure that should be in everyone’s tackle box if fishing inshore. That is the …

Crystal Coast – May 2026

By now the Anglers of the Crystal Coast of NC are super excited that Spring fishing is in full swing! …