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Not Your Typical Catch: Rare Melanistic Florida Gar Discovered in South Florida
A young angler from South Florida recently reached out to the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute’s freshwater fisheries team with a truly remarkable catch. While our biologists occasionally encounter very dark gar and other species in the Everglades and throughout South Florida, this fish stood out as something special. It is believed to be a rare melanistic Florida gar.
Winter Bites on the Forgotten Coast
Don’t let the strict Florida harvest regulations fool you; if you’re looking for great tasting fish to eat, you’re in luck!
Casting for Kingfish on the Fly
Kingfish season has come again to southwest Florida waters. For fly fishers and conventional anglers alike, these super speedsters offer exciting action.
Bassing Through The Ice
Ice fishing for largemouth bass may sound unusual, but when winter locks lakes in ice, the action is just getting started. Bass often hold in the same areas they used in fall, along weed edges, drop-offs, and river channels, waiting for an easy meal. With a few drilled holes, simple gear, and a lively minnow or jigging spoon, anglers can experience hard, aggressive strikes even when the temperatures are well below freezing.
Fish School: American Paddlefish
The American Paddlefish: A Living Fossil
Shoreline at Surf Expo 1/8/26
Check out some photos from the show floor Thursday 1/8/26!
SHITI Coolers at Surf Expo 1/8/26
SHITI Coolers at Surf Expo 1/8/26.
Frogg Toggs at Surf Expo 1/8/26
Frogg Toggs at Surf Expo 1/8/26
Junior Angler Secures the Win in the 2026 Chub Cay Open
Teenager Jack Morino led team Sempre Duro to victory at the 2026 Chub Cay Open, securing both the tournament title and the Junior Angler trophy after a clutch blue marlin release. The 21-boat fleet saw intense competition in the Bahamas, with Gina Lisa and Marlin Brando rounding out the top three. Tournament Director Robert "Fly" Navarro noted excellent conditions for the event, which now leads into the series finale, the Chub Cay Invitational, on April 9–11.Cotton Tree Lodge, Belize
Time to accept a new concept, bucket list trips that are completely kid friendly and have all the bucket needs associated with the once in a life time experience. Now, add the twist of letting the kids dream up the place, with one limitation, of course, fish!Surviving Cold Water Shock
Cold water shock is the real killer in winter boating accidents, not hypothermia. The initial gasp reflex can overwhelm you in seconds, leading to rapid drowning if you’re unprepared. Learn how to control your breathing, use the HELP position, and apply survival techniques like the carpet formation to conserve heat, save energy, and dramatically increase your chances of survival in cold water emergencies.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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