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Commercial snook fishing in 1949

Commercial fishing for Snook in 1949. I found out from local residents that they were called "Soap Fish" and were primarily sold for the pet food market. Considered trash-fish by many people, mainly due to the soap-like flavor if the skin was left on during cooking.

New species of walking shark found in Indonesia

Four new species of tropical sharks that use their fins to walk are causing a stir in waters off northern Australia and New Guinea.

Grow Your SCUBA Goals

Focusing on a fun new element of scuba diving, like underwater photography, helps you perfect your skills and adds a new level of excitement to your favorite hobby.

Mollie Wins Big at the 18th Annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic

The 2020 Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic, concluded Saturday at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. It was a great event with plenty of big fish and more than $1.74 million in prize money!

National Go Fishing Day – June 18!

Observed annually on June 18, National Go Fishing Day is a great day to take time from your daily routine to find a stream, a lake or pond, bait your hook, cast your line and catch a fish or two (or ten). Fishing is a recreational pastime of many, and if you’re lucky, you can bring home a fresh catch.

Float fishing tips

Great video by Spencer Brogden discussing equipment to target flounder, red fish and trout. All caught on a float rig in 2 hours!

Introducing Your Child to Fishing

Key Character Traits That Every New Angler Needs

24th Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic Shatters Gulf Release Records

The 2020 MGCBC, which showcased some incredible big-game action. Two new Gulf records—overall releases and single boat release tally of 10 blue marlin—were set. The tournament disbursed more than $1,000,000 in cash prizes

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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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