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Striped Bass

Winter Striped Bass On The Lower Roanoke River, N.C.

Over the years I’ve heard about fishing the “upper” Roanoke River in eastern North Carolina. The springtime spawning run of striped bass is famous, and I’ve had it on my bucket list of fishing trips for some time.
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A True Bahamas Out Island Adventure At Acklins Island

“We are remote, virgin, pristine, with no noise, no ATMs, no malls, no traffic, no pollution, no swimming pools and no golf courses!” was the initial e-mail reply I received from Arnette Chisolm, co-owner of Chester’s Highway Inn Bonefish Lodge on Acklins Island. Perfect. Exactly what I’m looking for, I thought to myself.
Fly Fishing

Understanding Tides: Rising And Falling Tides Equal Better Fishing

I remember as a small boy fishing off the beach and noticing that once the water along the beach began to churn, I began catching fish.
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Ghost Stories- Grand Bahama, Grand Indeed!

Ghost Stories is a vital research project aiming to integrate local Bahamian knowledge into fisheries habitat mapping and conservation.
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Bass Fishing Off The Beaten Path

Living in what many people consider to be the best fishing destination in the world, one would think finding a place to bass fish in Florida would be easy.
Fly Fishing

Adding Depth to a Sinking Fly

More often than not, when fishing in deeper water, it is critical to get your fly to a proper depth in the water column.
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Panhandle Deer Poaching Ring Busted

A seven-member ring accused of illegally killing and selling deer on the Florida Panhandle was recently busted, according to a release from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Sea Turtle

You Are What You Eat- Research Sheds Light On Endangered Sea Turtles

With an eye toward understanding how to better protect the species, Florida researchers are shedding new light on the feeding ecology of the Kemp’s ridley turtle using the idea that, “You are what you eat.”

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Fleur de Lis Wins the 2026 Florida Panhandle Billfish Series

In a tight contest, Fleur de Lis came out on top to win the 3rd annual Florida Panhandle Billfish Series. The Hatteras 63 GT, based in nearby Orange Beach, Alabama, fished all three events of the Emerald Coast series, developed to highlight the big-game fishing opportunities off Florida’s Panhandle.

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Your choice of a Leader Eater Combo Kit or A Shark Guard by Fishtek Marine!

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Bucket 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!

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Spearfishing Bluewater Hunting

Bluewater spearfishing is the ultimate test of skill, patience, and nerve. Hunting massive pelagic fish while freediving in the open ocean demands precision, specialized gear, and respect for one of the most exhilarating challenges beneath the surface.

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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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