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Plan Your Fishing Now! Florida Snapper Seasons Announced
Florida’s red snapper season will be 70 days long in 2023 and include both summer and fall dates. In early May, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced what he called the longest combined season since the state took control of red snapper management. The summer season will be 46 days, followed by a 24-day falls snapper season.
Orange Beach’s Intimidator Lands Giant Bluefin Tuna
Johnny Greene has been a captain on charter boats in the Gulf of Mexico for the past 33 years and has landed his share of the Gulf’s bounty. But recently something happened on his boat, the Intimidator, that had never happened before.
Skinny Water, Fat Fish
Some anglers shy away from shallow water, while others gravitate to it.
31-Inch Max Size Limit Implemented For Atlantic Stripers
All Atlantic states will be required to implement a 31-inch maximum size limit on striped bass after an emergency action was approved by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. Effective immediately, the maximum size limit will continue through Oct. 28, 2023.
That’s A Big Ol’ Bream!
An Oklahoma teen is the new state record holder after landing a 2-pound, 5.6-ounce redear sunfish.
Pasco Bay Scallop Season Extended To 37 Days
Here’s some exciting news for Gulf Coast scallopers. This season’s bay scallop season will be extended from 10 days to 37 days in the Pasco Zone. The recreational bay scallop season for this area opens July 1 and closes Aug. 6, allowing harvest to begin during the weekend in advance of the Fourth of July holiday. These season dates also support a fun recreational opportunity for families as they occur before students return to Pasco County schools.
Tips For Shooting Docks
Shooting docks can be one of the most fun and productive techniques for crappie fishing. It is simple, but it does require some skill.
Watch Giant Trevally Hammering Birds
If you like fishing topwater—and we all do—this awesome video taken from David Attenborough’s Blue Planet 2 is enough to make you salivate. The footage, originally aired on the BBC, shows giant trevally at Farquhar Atoll in the Seychelles smashing birds… both on the water and in the air.
Back in Business wins Islamorada Fishing Club’s Captains Cup Sailfish Tournament
The Islamorada Fishing Club welcomed 46 anglers for the Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Sailfish Tournament on January 15th. …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.Speargun Loading Tips
It’s not uncommon to struggle with speargun loading, you may think they made the bands too short. If you give it time & use the right method, it's easy.
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