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Winter Bay Day

It began as a simple THANK YOU to those joining the newly formed Friends of St. Joseph Bay Preserves. It has grown and grown in memberships and Shrimp Boil plates. In February 2012, a record 458 plates were sold to the Winter Bay Day participants. 

Boating Tips for the Environment

In general, I find folks who own boats are responsible. Owning and running a boat requires some serious responsibility. Otherwise, being careless will quickly lead to major problems that can end your life or your boating hobby.

FWC Update: Changes to Swordfish Management Approved

On November 21, several changes to the recreational and commercial management of swordfish in state waters were approved by the …

Santa Claus Must Ice Fish

I was fortunate to spend November cruising on the Southern Ocean, so because we highlight frozen oceans during December at …

Buoy oh Bouyancy: November is Manatee Awareness Month

The Florida state marine mammal is unlike its very distant relatives, the great whales. They have very dense bones and …

Buoy oh Bouyancy: November is Manatee Awareness Month

Natural history articles about land animals always include their ranges – where the animal can be found. This information is …

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Nine Alternative Deceiver Patterns

Lefty’s Deceiver may be the most effective fly pattern ever. Lefty Kreh developed the fly in the 1950s and since then Deceivers have caught fish all over the world. Lefty describes the Deceiver as a tying method rather than a specific fly pattern. This allows for modifications in color, size and materials. These alterations have made the Deceiver extremely versatile. Here are a few “alternative” Deceivers you should think about tying.

Kayaking For Epic Striped Bass Action Off Cape Cod

Each year I have the pleasure of making a pilgrimage to Cape Cod, where I join a group of Vermont anglers in kayaking for striped bass. This year was a record breaker.

Kayaking Canal Lights

Green lights are better for watching the fish swim rather than catching them. I have heard a few theories with the most popular being the fish can see the lures better with the light coming from the bottom. With that thought, I tried a new technique that worked great for us, and I think it can help you catch a few more too!