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Algae Blamed for Keys Fish with “The Spins”
Since early November, when the first reports came in from the Florida Keys, scientists have been looking into reports of fish exhibiting abnormal behavior referred to as “the spins.” Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BT&T) recently pointed its finger at harmful algae as a likely reason for this phenomenon that has killed at least 16 endangered sawfish and affected fish of 30 different species.
Gator Attacks Florida Angler
On March 10, a man was attacked by an alligator while fishing a pond in the Pennbrooke Fairways community in Leesburg, Fla. According to numerous media reports, the unidentified man is recovering at Orlando Regional Medical Center after the gator bit off his hand and part of his wrist after it got a hold of him when he was retrieving a fish.
Pre-Spawn Fish Break State Records
Along with blooms on the trees and frogspawn in the ponds, the annual rites of spring include an uptick in anglers reporting heavyweight catches.
Georgia Looks at Changing Shoal Bass Regs. Angler survey seeks your input!
To measure public interest and gather input, the WRD Fisheries Management Section developed a Shoal Bass Survey. This survey only takes a few minutes to complete and can help fisheries managers make informed decisions about future shoal bass harvest regulations.
Best Baits For Spring Bassin’
What Do a frog, a dog and a Red Eye Shad have in common? They are all made for spring fishing.
Gaining Confidence in a New Lure is Key
Gaining confidence in a new lure is key to having success fishing with it. Without confidence you might not tie it on or keep it on for long.
Win A Loaded ’Yak in FWC’s Triple Threat Throwdown
The Triple Threat Club is for anglers who have achieved all three of Catch a Florida Memory’s recognition programs: Saltwater Grand Slam, Saltwater Reel Big Fish and Saltwater Life List 10 Fish Club. Anglers who reach Triple Threat Club status will be entered into a drawing for the kayak bundle after the Throwdown season ends on Sept. 29
IGFA Record Speckled Peacock
Brent Van Niekerk was fishing the Rio Marie, Brazil on Sept. 7, 2023, when he landed this massive 94-centimeter (37-inch) speckled peacock to set the new IGFA all-tackle length world record for the species.
Lorelei Cabana Bar wins 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament
Fifty-four bar and restaurant employees headed to Long Key, Florida Sunday August 17th for the kickoff of The Florida Boy’s 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament. The combined weight of three Dolphinfish would decide the winning bar.Enter To Win Skye Burkhardt’s Halloween Ultimate Paddleboard Fishing Package!
Winner announced 10/31/25Cruising the Abacos – An Adventure in Paradise
The Islands of the Bahamas are a paradise! The time to go is when an event is happening and with a shallow-draft boat to enjoy all the gorgeous islands.Spearfishing the Pacific with Good Time Charlie Charters
It started as just an idea for a family vacation, and it turned into a new passion for the sport of spearfishing and freediving.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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