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A Tampa Bay Fishing Adventure
Ashley, my wife, and I are weekend warriors. That term is usually meant to be derogatory in nature but we can only fish the weekend, so it fits! Mar 6th, 2017
Cool Water Wading
The water is still cool but the fishing can be hot. Want some good catching? Strap on your waders and head for the Indian River Lagoon!Mar 3rd, 2017
Why Just Bonefish?
As a bonefish researcher in the Bahamas, I often hear “bonefish” anglers saying they only cast to bonefish while fishing the flats. Mar 3rd, 2017
Fish & Fishing – Fishing Terms in Ordinary English
Even for landlubbers who never go fishing or even think about the subject, fishing terms play an important part in our everyday English language.Mar 1st, 2017
Feathering a Baitcaster to Cast Farther
Feathering the reel spool edge is accomplished by using the thumb to ever so slightly brush the spool edge during the initial one-third of the cast. Mar 1st, 2017
Not Just a Safety Class
Let’s face it… the majority of us who hear the title “safety class” aren’t thrilled at the prospect of sitting through hours of cliché safety lectures.Mar 1st, 2017Bucket 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.12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament May 29th – May 31st, 2026
The 12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament returned 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 5th, 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, 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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