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An Angler’s Guide: Protecting Sea Turtles

Of the seven species of sea turtles found in the world’s oceans, five species frequent Florida’s coastal waters. These species: …

The Goliath Grouper Dilemma

By Capt. Tris Colket Many salt water anglers and divers alike are concerned about the plethora of 100 pound to …

FFWC Update: Mini Lobster Season Just Ahead

Towards the end of July, lobster hunters flood the coastal areas of Florida for “lobster season” in search of crustacean …

A DOLPHIN TALE WITH A NEW TWIST

If you have watched the news lately, you probably understand why almost half of the commercials are for anti-depressants.

Depth Perception in our Oceans

Reaching the bottom of the ocean has fascinated man and challenged engineers for millennia. The bottom, at approximately 35,800 feet …

Radio Tagged Manatees in The Bahamas

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Sirenia Project is conducting a study to assess manatee movements and habitat use in the northern …

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Lake Erie’s Big Brown Bass

Lake Erie boasts some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the world. On this massive lake, the Eastern Basin offers a stellar habitat for bronzebacks.

Under The Sea – Slings and Polearms

There’s a retro-movement taking place—a trend toward primitive hunting gear. Slings and polespears are used in places that do not allow trigger mechanisms.

Upstate New York Bass on the Fly!

For an angler, being outside and fishing in a short sleeve shirt with no one around should be enough to call any day a success. This day was about to get better. As we cast into a river with increasing water temps and a majority of the steelhead already back in Lake Ontario, our expectations of a tight line were low. Soon enough, as we launched large flies into the water, the addicting tight line grabs began. These fierce strikes were not steelhead, but hungry smallmouth bass. We enjoyed a full day on the river swinging 4-plus-inch flies and catching more than 25 smallmouth bass apiece.

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ELLE with a snook

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

Marathon Wahoo

Wahoo on Mono