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Western Australia Enacts Controversial Shark Cull

As stupid and ridiculous as it may sound, this is indeed true, and I wanted to voice my scientific opinion on the matter this month.

Message In A Bottle

Every once in a while, a curious email floating through cyberspace will land unexepectedly in your inbox, like a message in a bottle.

Deadly Lines

By Michelle Byriel Last summer, my husband and I were enjoying a beautiful day on the boat in Islamorada. While …

Dade City angler lands state record brown bullhead catfish

Dade City resident Richard Clinton now holds the record for catching the largest brown bullhead catfish on rod and reel …

FWC NEWS: For-hire captain, crew can retain recreational bag limits of reef fish in Atlantic starting 3/13

For-hire captain and crew can retain recreational bag limits of vermilion snapper, groupers and golden tilefish in state waters of …

Fish Busters’ Bulletin: License-Free Freshwater Fishing Days – April 5-6

Florida Fish Busters’ Bulletin By Bob Wattendorf     Bream destinations great for kids; license-free fishing weekend, photo contest coming soon …

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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:

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41”snook

20 inch sheepshead

ELLE with a snook

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