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Optical Equipment Every Angler Must Consider

Devices such as cameras, binoculars and magnifying glasses assist in improving the fishing experience. Optical technologies have several applications, not only in studying oceans, but also in recreational fishing, helping anglers enhance their enjoyment of their favorite past time.

Catching Sand Fleas And Hooking Them Properly

Sandfleas, the ultimate free bait for surf fishing. A pompano fishing must have bait.

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Scientists Accidentally Create New Fish Hybrid

The sturddlefish is a hybrid of the American paddlefish and the Russian sturgeon, accidentally created by researchers in 2019 and announced in 2020.

Greater Amberjack Reopens To Recreational Harvest In Gulf Waters Aug. 1

The recreational harvest of greater amberjack will reopen in Gulf state and federal waters Aug. 1. This season is scheduled to remain open through Oct. 31 in Gulf state and federal waters.

Tiger Shark Eats Hammerhead Close To Shore

Filmed from a SUP off Juno Beach, FL by @jackbatesphotography

Florida Closes Iconic Apalachicola Oyster Fishery

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has unanimously voted to shut down the state's iconic Apalachicola oyster fishery after years of drought and other pressures have devastated wild oyster beds.

3-meter oarfish appears on Baja California Sur beach

The large, eel-like fish appeared at Pichilingue Bay

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28th Annual Keys Kids Fishing Derby

  The Islamorada Charter Boat Association put on another great event for 95 anglers ages 0-10 years old in the …

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A Wade-Fishing Pilgrimage To South Texas

I've traveled all over the Gulf Coast in search of trophy trout. As a self-proclaimed “purist,” 25 miles east of Raymondville, Texas is as good as it gets.

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Goliath Grouper: Return of the Gentle Giants

While our reefs are home to a few “resident” goliath grouper that are spotted consistently throughout the year, one by one more and more of these fish begin arriving as summer starts to fade away into fall. Goliaths begin arriving as early as July, and are only here for a short period of time, often leaving as the last days of September tick away.

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Sarasota 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.

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