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Healthy Ecosystems for Healthy Fish Populations

Closed seasons, size limits, and bag limits will mean nothing if we don’t work harder to conserve all of the various puzzle pieces that our gamefish use throughout their lives.

FWC Updates: Snook season opens Sept. 1, 2015

Snook season in Florida reopens Sept. 1, 2015. Before heading out, here’s a quick review of the regulations: Besides a recreational fishing license, you’ll need a snook permit; bag limit, 1 per day; size limit, not less than 28" total length (TL) or more than 32" TL; season ends Dec. 14 at midnight.

Proposed Bahamas Flats Fishing Regulations

Leaders of the Abaco Fly Fishing Guide Association (AFFGA) and Bahamas Fly Fishing Industry Association (BFFIA) were invited to share their viewpoints on the merits of the recently proposed flat fishing regulations for The Bahamas. This is the viewpoint of Cindy Pinder, Abaco Fly Fishing Guides Association.

St. Pete Installing Line Recycling Bins

St. Pete Installing Line Recycling Bins Anglers fishing from the half-mile stretch of seawall along Pass-a-Grille Way in St. Pete …

Help Conserve Billfish in Costa Rica

The number of billfish in Costa Rica and surrounding Central American countries seem to be booming when looking at the …

FWC UPDATES: Lobster Season

Many people find the rules and geographical boundaries in southern Florida to be complex and confusing. Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned lobster veteran, a quick review of the basic information is never a bad idea!

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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.

How Alligators Catch Fish

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

Surviving Freediver Blackout

Tips on ways freedivers can mitigate the risk in this sport: