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6th Annual Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup: Saturday, July 27, 2013 It’s time for the 6th Annual Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup! …

Treat Yourself to a Night Out

The darkness is the likes of which we rarely see in this illuminated 21st century. The wind is still, the …

An electrifying way to study fish

Florida Fish Busters’ Bulletin – July 2013 By Bob Wattendorf Not everyone can step up to the bow of a …

Commercial Harvest of Jacks in South Atlantic Closes on June 18, 2013

June 13, 2013             Commercial Harvest of Jacks in South Atlantic Closes on June 18, 2013 …

FWC permanently waives license requirement for lionfish harvest

At its June 12 meeting in Lakeland, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) adopted changes that will waive …

Tarpon, bonefish to become catch-and-release only; FWC considers tarpon gear modifications

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), at its June 12 meeting in Lakeland, approved a proposal to make …

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The Evolution of Tackle

This article explores the deep historical roots of fishing gear, revealing that basic tools like hooks and rods date back thousands of years to ancient civilizations like Egypt and China. It traces the transition from primitive materials—such as shell hooks and horsehair lines—to modern innovations like fiberglass rods, monofilament lines, and precision-engineered reels. Ultimately, the piece highlights how today's high-tech tackle is a refined evolution of original concepts driven by advanced engineering and new materials.

Haddrell’s Point and Tackle Offshore Report – April

By Captain Mike Able, Contributing Writer Whew, we made it!! Made it past March that is! For me, I feel …

Topsail – April 2026

With the weather warming with the arrival of Spring, I like to get back to throwing a lot more topwater …

Crystal Coast – April 2026

April is a much anticipated month here on the Crystal Coast of NC. It’s always the time when warm Spring …