The St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program, assisted by volunteers, continues to prepare the Tug Kathleen for deployment this summer. Cleanup will be thorough in order to prevent potential pollutants from entering Treasure Coast waters.Guest ColumnistMay 27th, 2016
There is no one simple answer to the 100 years of abuse, over fertilizing, careless herbicide use, a build-up of legacy chemicals, pharmaceutical flushing by hospitals and medical facilities and countless other poisons and toxic chemicals carelessly released. Guest ColumnistMay 27th, 2016
Josh Partin and Donnie Gribble, of Vero Beach, won the event and $402.50 for catching the biggest inshore slam in Backcounty Fishing Association history: a 5.37-pound redfish, a 2.59-pound trout, and a 9.25-pound snook for a combined weight of 17.21 pounds. Treasure CoastMay 27th, 2016
There were seven top Treasure Coast Casters fishing for the 2016 title. Only three of the competing anglers brought back fish to weigh. All seven anglers caught fish, but some fish were too short or not one of the 12 on the official tournament “wanted” list.Cammie and Capt. Joe WardMay 27th, 2016
A lot of fish were caught, some on the list and some not. One notable catch was a bonefish, caught by Ty Walker. This was the first time a Treasure Coast Caster ever caught one during a tournament. Cammie and Capt. Joe WardMay 27th, 2016
The ideal learning conditions for riding upwind is usually 15 to 20 knots, depending on rider size and available equipment. Less wind requires significantly more finesse. Jeremy LundMay 27th, 2016
Inshore action in June will provide lots of redfish, snook and trout action on the flats. Get those top water lures cleaned up and plan an early morning to get some of that explosive action in the shallows. Capt. Charlie ConnerMay 27th, 2016
June will bring more days of calm seas and that means more days offshore. Blackfin tuna should become more consistent. Five-pound to 10-pound fish are the norm while jigging off Palm Beach County. Brian NelliMay 27th, 2016
Locations like the Donaldson Reef area out of Stuart or the 90-foot ledge in Fort Pierce are world class when the water is clear. Sawfish, whale sharks, 8-foot-plus rays have been reported in years past. Beach diving is also excellent this time of year too. Bryn Mawr Reef, Fredrick Douglas Beach and the House of Refuge’s Valentine wreck are nice places to explore when seas are calm.Steve WoodMay 27th, 2016
