Scuba Forecast: Aug. 2020

Grouper and hogfish seasons are both open, lobster season opens, buddy teams may consider each taking a different role on the dive to increase the odds of success Jul 28th, 2020

A Captain’s thoughts on “The Tax Man” – “Taxed Fish Count Too!”

I would like to take a little time to discuss “taxes”. It is no secret that the significant shark population along with their aggressive behavior has gotten truly out of hand on the Treasure Coast and entire eastern seaboard over recent years. Jul 27th, 2020

Engelmanns Pull Off First-Place Finish in July BCFA Tournament

Father and son, Kyle and Rich Engelmann pulled off a first-place finish in the July 2020 Backcountry Fishing Association inshore tournament with a 6.97-pound trout 6.97-lbs and a 3.19-pound redfish, for a total weight of 10.16 pounds earning a nice payout of $581.25. The team also won the trout Calcutta earning an additional $210.Jul 27th, 2020

Sebastian Offshore: Aug. 2020

It's a great time to run out to the Gulf Stream and troll. Mahi, sailfish, blackfin tuna, and wahoo will all be on the hit list. Jul 27th, 2020

Lake Okeechobee: Aug. 2020

Lake Okeechobee continues to churn out great catches of bass, for those anglers who get on the water at first light. Jul 27th, 2020

Kayak Forecast: July 2020

The offshore bite should have a good mixture of kingfish, sailfish and tuna species. Running the normal depths of 90-to-220 feet...Jul 1st, 2020

Ultraviolet and fluorescent materials in fly tying – are they any good?

I use a lot of ultraviolet or/and fluorescent fibers, brushes, hair, eyes and thread in my flies...Jul 1st, 2020

FWC News: Two-Day Mini Lobster Season

The mini lobster season is always the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July. This year the mini season falls on July 29th and 30th. The regular eight-month lobster season opens August 6 and runs through March 31.Jul 1st, 2020

NOAA Fisheries Announces Gear Modifications for the Snapper Grouper Fishery

Effective July 15, 2020, new gear requirements for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region begin.Jul 1st, 2020

Scuba Forecast: July 2020

Diving in July on the Treasure Coast is all about getting ready for and participating in lobster mini season. This two-day ‘sport season’ allows a recreational diver a chance to collect spiny lobster for the first time since the end of March and is considered a tradition by many locals.Jul 1st, 2020