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Fish & Fishing – Drum Fish
The drum fish sometimes has a dark blue color to it and is therefore sometimes called a blue drum, although the more widely known name is the black drum.Feb 1st, 2017
Sharks Approach Surfers
Drone footage shows sharks approaching surfers and paddle boarders near the Fort Pierce Inlet in Fort Pierce, Florida. At one point a big shark nearly attacks a smaller shark right next to a surfer.Jan 23rd, 2017
Baby It’s Cold Outside – How to Dress for Winter Kayak Fishing
By Jeff Anderson: Fishing the colder months of winter certainly has advantages. Most noticeable is the lack of crowds. This … Jan 19th, 2017
Snook Released In Sarasota
In late November, scientists with the Mote Marine Laboratory released 320-hatchery reared snook into a Sarasota Creek as part of … Jan 19th, 2017
FWC Certifies First State Record Mayan Cichlid
FWC biologists certified the first state record Mayan cichlid in late November. Jonathan Johnson, of Fort Myers, caught the 2.37-pound … Jan 18th, 2017
Improving Life On Seawalls
An architecture professor at the University of Kansas is experimenting with a novel idea that might help restore some of … Jan 17th, 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.Plane Simple Wins Bragging Rights, Largest Payout in 2026 Shootout Production vs Custom
Plane Simple, a 77 Spencer run by Capt. Jimmy Werling, earned top team honors in the 2026 Shootout Production vs. Custom, which just concluded at the Abaco Beach Resort in the Bahamas.May 7th, 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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