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Florida Permit: It’s All In The Math

It’s All In The Math

With a little math from this old engineer and some hungry central Florida permit, dinner was M’m, M’m good!   Capt … Oct 29th, 2018
Gag Grouper Season Open in Gulf 4-County Region

Gag Grouper Open in Gulf 4-County Region

While the fall gag grouper season opened June 1 for most Florida state and federal waters of the Gulf, the … Oct 28th, 2018
A Strange Mix For The Supper Table

A Strange Mix For The Supper Table

Swordfishing is more of a south Florida thing. But on good-weather days when they’re not chasing tuna or wahoo, there’s … Oct 25th, 2018
The Devil Ray Fish

The Devil Ray Fish

When the Tampa Bay area acquired a major-league baseball team for St. Petersburg in 1995 and before the team began … Oct 20th, 2018

My Favorite Fish

When people ask what my favorite fish is to catch, they expect me to say billfish, bonefish, tarpon, striped bass, … Oct 19th, 2018
Big Trout And The October Caddis

Big Trout And The October Caddis

October is a magical time on a trout stream. In preparation for the spawn, hormones flood a brown trout’s body … Oct 16th, 2018

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Bucket List: Central Costa Rica and Pacific Sailfish

The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought-after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!

Fly Fishing in Shallow Waters Can Equal Big Rewards

Despite technological advances that allow for fly fishing successes in deep water, shallow water sight fishing is my favorite...

Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel

The seven small islands that make up the Dry Tortugas lie 70 miles due west of Key West, a fisherman’s and naturalist’s paradise. These are hidden jewels.

Fly Fishing the Seychelles

In the Indian Ocean, about 1,000 miles off the east coast of Africa, there is an archipelago that claims the highest density of bonefish in the world...

Bucket List: Fly Fishing Edinburgh, Scotland

I had the privilege of living in Edinburgh, capital of Scotland. Apart from whiskey, kilts and bagpipes, they also lays claim to the origins of fly fishing.

The Heart of the Mullet Run

Fish will go on and do what they’ve always done, and what that means is that the mullet are running on Florida’s east coast.

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12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament May 29th – May 31st, 2026

The 12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament returns to Key Largo May 29–31, 2026, bringing together anglers from across the region for an exciting weekend of offshore fishing, big payouts, dockside festivities, and Florida Keys camaraderie.Jun 3rd, 2026

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Bucket List: Central Costa Rica and Pacific Sailfish

The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought-after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!May 12th, 2026

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Surviving Cold Water Shock

Cold water shock is the real killer in winter boating accidents, not hypothermia. The initial gasp reflex can overwhelm you in seconds, leading to rapid drowning if you’re unprepared. Learn how to control your breathing, use the HELP position, and apply survival techniques like the carpet formation to conserve heat, save energy, and dramatically increase your chances of survival in cold water emergencies.Jan 12th, 2026

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Sarasota Police Officer Leaps into Action to Stop Unmanned Boat in Dramatic Rescue

The unmanned boat was cruising in circles up to 40 mph off the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.May 1st, 2025