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New Study Reveals Vulnerability of Sharks Commercial Bycatch
Researchers analyzed more than 10 years of shark bycatch data from the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico longline fisheries. Aug 8th, 2014
Coastal Conservation Association Inter-Chapter Challenge Sets Records
The Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA) held its annual Inter-chapter Challenge (ICC) June 20-21 at Jensen Beach. A record 197 anglers representing 19 local chapters statewide made the trip to fish the tournament at Jensen Beach, near Port St. Lucie.Aug 7th, 2014
A Big Fish Story From Tuna Alley, Bahamas
This year, for the first time since 1992, the famed Cat Cay Tuna Tournament was fished June 4-7 in the Bahamas. Established in 1939, this tournament was focused on the epic bluefin tuna fishery in what became known as Tuna Alley, a 15-mile strip of white sand and reef running south from Gun Cay.Aug 7th, 2014
Grouper, Grouper and More Grouper
Grouper are delicious, and the most commonly caught of the 163 known species are red, black, gag and scamp. The taste of a grouper is affected by its environment and what it feeds on. A shallow warm-water grouper does not taste as good as a deep cooler water grouper. Aug 6th, 2014
On Florida’s Waters – The Mighty Catfish
You may have missed it, but on June 25 anglers around the country were encouraged to celebrate National Catfish Day. Honest!Aug 5th, 2014
Commercial Turtle Poachers Busted
Four men have been charged in the alleged illegal capture and exchange of 2,100 pounds of live, wild-caught turtles. A Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission investigation was launched in March after the arrest of My Van Vo, 31, of Lakeland, who was caught on Lake Apopka near Orlando with 87 softshell turtles weighing in excess of 500 pounds. The subsequent investigation throughout Polk and Seminole counties netted two other men and an Okeechobee freshwater turtle farmer. Aug 5th, 2014Fly 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.Killbox wins Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
The tournament brought steady excitement on the water as well with strong performances across both divisions.Dec 9th, 2025Dry 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.Dec 8th, 2025Surviving 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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