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Florida’s Python Scourge
Last month, a Burmese python swallowing and regurgitating a deer fawn made national news when photos were released by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.Apr 20th, 2018
Set Up A Drift
Canoe, kayak or paddleboard; fishing from a paddle-powered craft requires the angler to expend energy getting to the fish. That’s part of the fun.Apr 20th, 2018
Fish & Fishing – Florida Fishing Shacks
One particular type of architecture that Florida fishermen know is the fishing shack, a usual ramshackle wooden structure that looks to be on its last legs.Apr 15th, 2018
Tips for Sight Fishing Trout
Even out in the open, trout are remarkably adept at hiding their presence. The muted colors and speckles of their backs are beautiful out of the water.Apr 12th, 2018
Stories From the Deck
March 15, 2003 is a day I don't think I will ever forget. I was working the deck for Captain Scott Avanzino on his 32 Albermarle, the "Balancing Act."Apr 10th, 2018
Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Mississippi
In February, a whitetail buck from the Mississippi Delta tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). It is the first known case in the Southeast.Apr 10th, 2018Bucket 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.Fleur de Lis Wins the 2026 Florida Panhandle Billfish Series
In a tight contest, Fleur de Lis came out on top to win the 3rd annual Florida Panhandle Billfish Series. The Hatteras 63 GT, based in nearby Orange Beach, Alabama, fished all three events of the Emerald Coast series, developed to highlight the big-game fishing opportunities off Florida’s Panhandle.Jul 6th, 2026Bucket 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, 2026Spearfishing Bluewater Hunting
Bluewater spearfishing is the ultimate test of skill, patience, and nerve. Hunting massive pelagic fish while freediving in the open ocean demands precision, specialized gear, and respect for one of the most exhilarating challenges beneath the surface.Jul 7th, 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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