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Catch a Florida Memory Turns 10: Celebrate a Decade on the Water
To celebrate the “Catch-a-versary,” the program is rolling out new challenges, updated achievements, expanded species lists, and enhanced prizes all year long. Highlights include the return of the Triple Threat Throwdown, the Secret Fish Challenge, a Veterans Challenge, Photo of the Year, and exclusive 10-year anniversary prizes like dry-fit shirts and mini tackle boxes.Jan 21st, 2026
Pike Through Ice
Ice fishing is not for the faint of heart and precautions regarding ice thickness and hypothermia should always be taken, but it’s also not difficult or reserved only for a few diehards. In fact, ice fishing derbies often attract thousands. Some central Wisconsin lakes resemble stadium parking lots complete with barbecue grills, large tents, canopies and the occasional pick-up game of football or Frisbee toss nearby.Jan 20th, 2026
Not Your Typical Catch: Rare Melanistic Florida Gar Discovered in South Florida
A young angler from South Florida recently reached out to the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute’s freshwater fisheries team with a truly remarkable catch. While our biologists occasionally encounter very dark gar and other species in the Everglades and throughout South Florida, this fish stood out as something special. It is believed to be a rare melanistic Florida gar.Jan 19th, 2026
Winter Bites on the Forgotten Coast
Don’t let the strict Florida harvest regulations fool you; if you’re looking for great tasting fish to eat, you’re in luck! Jan 16th, 2026
Casting for Kingfish on the Fly
Kingfish season has come again to southwest Florida waters. For fly fishers and conventional anglers alike, these super speedsters offer exciting action.Jan 15th, 2026
Bassing Through The Ice
Ice fishing for largemouth bass may sound unusual, but when winter locks lakes in ice, the action is just getting started. Bass often hold in the same areas they used in fall, along weed edges, drop-offs, and river channels, waiting for an easy meal. With a few drilled holes, simple gear, and a lively minnow or jigging spoon, anglers can experience hard, aggressive strikes even when the temperatures are well below freezing.Jan 14th, 2026Fly 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.What Happens When the Lights Go Out
Even if the fish don’t bite in the darkness, you still need to be there very early to catch as much of that early bite as possible.Junior Angler Secures the Win in the 2026 Chub Cay Open
Teenager Jack Morino led team Sempre Duro to victory at the 2026 Chub Cay Open, securing both the tournament title and the Junior Angler trophy after a clutch blue marlin release. The 21-boat fleet saw intense competition in the Bahamas, with Gina Lisa and Marlin Brando rounding out the top three. Tournament Director Robert "Fly" Navarro noted excellent conditions for the event, which now leads into the series finale, the Chub Cay Invitational, on April 9–11.Apr 2nd, 2026Cotton Tree Lodge, Belize
Time to accept a new concept, bucket list trips that are completely kid friendly and have all the bucket needs associated with the once in a life time experience. Now, add the twist of letting the kids dream up the place, with one limitation, of course, fish!Mar 27th, 2026Surviving 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, 2026Sarasota 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
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