The nonprofit Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida announced a $45,000 grant to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to better understand the marine environment off Florida’s western Gulf coast. In a previous study, FWC scientists discovered the
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As you can see from the picture, this overnight trip was outrageous. From 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM we had an endless swarm of fish feeding in the boat’s lights, a mix of yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, bonito, and tinker mackerel.
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Donald C. Vautrinot was spearfishing for red snapper off Destin Oct. 18 when he went back down to snag a few lionfish. And there it was. “I saw a monster lionfish and immediately knew I wanted to measure it,” Vautrinot
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NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule for gray (mangrove) snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. This rule reduces the annual catch limit for Gulf of Mexico gray snapper. WHEN WILL THE RULE TAKE EFFECT: The rule becomes effective on December
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After suffering damages from Hurricane Harvey more than three years ago, Goose Island State Park has reopened its new fishing pier, bayfront area and bayfront campsites to the public. When Harvey hit the park, the high wind speeds tore off
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Many folks feel like arming a boat with joystick controls is sort of cheating. But from a saltwater angler’s perspective, forget all about the ease of docking, slow-speed maneuvering, and boat handling in general. The bottom line: running a saltwater
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Just decades ago, oceanic whitetip sharks were the most common pelagic shark in the tropical oceans. The situation the species is facing today is catastrophic, with the population in the Western and Central Pacific faring the worst. Whether targeted for
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Kampachi Farms has been awarded a permit from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to establish a fish cage in the Gulf of Mexico to grow 20,000 Almaco Jack. This statement pertains to Permit No. FLOA00001 and more broadly to plans
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You may remember that a while back, we noted that you can certainly you find plenty of blue catfish in brackish water, as well as in freshwater, in many areas along the Gulf coast. Par for the course is, as one
Coastal Blue Cats – on Jigs?! Read More »
No one likes getting tangled, but it’s all part of the fishing game. That said, you can minimize the number of tangles you get, by taking these five simple tips into account. Whenever you’re using a lure that spins (most
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In our series of articles on the impacts of the 2020 election on the Second Amendment, we have discussed how executive orders can have an impact on gun ownership. Executive orders can also have an impact on fishing and fisheries.
Executive Order On Redfish? Read More »
Are you missing out on catching big trout right now? Fall is not known as the top time of year for big trout but if you know where to look it can be for you. Here are three ways to
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Many anglers who troll for Spanish and king mackerel employ in-line planers, but few seem to use planers for other fisheries – and this can be a mistake. Planers aren’t just for the macks, but in fact are effective for
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Fall is the prime time to score on flounder. With flounder making their migration from the bays into the Gulf of Mexico, November can be a memorable month. Here are three strategies for scoring on fall flounder during this crucial
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Abandoned fishing gear is the deadliest form of plastic debris for marine life and has already driven the vaquita porpoise and other marine mammals to the brink of extinction, yet even as this crisis continues to intensify, little attention is
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Whether you’re working a grass-bed in the shallows for specks or bouncing a jig along the bottom for flounder, you probably stare at your box of jig heads and wonder: which one is the best pick? It all boils down
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On October 16, 2016, Captain Jose Ucan “Carreto” from La Pescadora Fly Fishing Lodge tagged a 28-inch permit while guiding a client in Ascension Bay, Mexico, famous for its permit fishing. This wasn’t unusual – Carreto has tagged hundreds of
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Mako sharks are heavily targeted in recreational fisheries and are one of the more common species that occur as bycatch in commercial fisheries. This combined fishing pressure has led to a decline in mako shark populations as a result of
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Most anglers despise spadefish because they rob bait intended for snapper with their tiny mouths and aggressive nature. That is a shame because I dare say spadefish is every bit as tasty as snapper. Well, maybe not quite as good
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I am not sure what happens exactly but there is as time when trout, reds, flounder, and other sportfish get lockjaw when it comes to artificial lures. I have discussed bizarre baits here before but I thought I would cover
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