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March 31, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Fishing forecast (Florida Today) Local fishing forecast for March 29,
Fishing forecast (Florida Today)
Local fishing forecast for March 29, 2006.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:50 AM
March 30, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Cortez event to honor tradition (Bradenton Herald) Sarasota Bay off
Cortez event to honor tradition (Bradenton Herald)
Sarasota Bay off the shores of this tiny fishing village will be brimming with a mess of boats this weekend.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 10:40 AM
March 29, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Broad River bridge to become fishing pier (The Beaufort Gazette)
Broad River bridge to become fishing pier (The Beaufort Gazette)
Beaufort County workers will begin making temporary safety improvements this week to the remaining section of the old Broad River bridge so that it can be used as a pier in time for cobia season, according to Eddie Bellamy, the county's Public Works director.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 11:35 AM
March 28, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Fishing Equipment Donations Sought (The Ledger) Keep Winter Haven Clean
Fishing Equipment Donations Sought (The Ledger)
Keep Winter Haven Clean and Beautiful in partnership with the city of Winter Haven Lake's Division and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission needs new, used and even broken fishing equipment.
Boynton hooked on its fishing history (Sun-Sentinel)
Boynton Beach The city's fishing-village heritage is fading fast, but the Community Redevelopment Agency has found a way to preserve some of that tradition.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 02:35 PM
March 27, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Fishing forecast (Florida Today) Local fishing forecast for March 27,
Fishing forecast (Florida Today)
Local fishing forecast for March 27, 2005.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:50 PM
March 26, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Helgeson still casting for fly fishing (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
Helgeson still casting for fly fishing (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
Tom Helgeson is a onetime newspaperman turned magazine publisher turned fly-fishing show producer. Helgeson's third Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo runs Friday through Sunday in Bloomington. Q: What's new and different at the Fly Fishing Expo this year? A: We're expanding the conservation concept this year. Will Steger will speak on global warming and his experiences from his most recent Arctic
Fly fishing and tomahawk throwing: Women learn about primitive sports (Lancaster Eagle-Gazette)
By CARL BURNETT JR. LANCASTER -In Alley Park on Saturday, one could hear tomahawks being thrown, fires crackling and fly fishing lines whisking through the air.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 09:20 PM
Florida Fishing News - Survival of the fittest (St. Petersburg Times) A photo exhibit
Survival of the fittest (St. Petersburg Times)
A photo exhibit of Carlton Ward's work, in Tampa next week, offers glimpses of Florida's remaining traditional fishing villages.
Fishing Forecast (RedNova)
By Jim Hardie, The Miami Herald Mar. 23--BEST BET Now that spring is here and afternoon temperatures have reached the mid-80s, fishing has gone from good to excellent.
Tackle box (Daytona Beach News-Journal)
Time has a way of getting by. February is history and March is almost gone. It has been a good month weather-wise as well as fishing. Spring is here and it is time to go fishing. This is one Florida boy who does like to fish the spring months. March and April are two of my favorites.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 01:25 AM
March 25, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Gander Mountain Company Will Enter Florida and West Virginia in
Gander Mountain Company Will Enter Florida and West Virginia in Fall 2006 (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Gander Mountain Company today announced the signing of leases for two new outdoor lifestyle specialty stores to open in the fall of 2006. Gander Mountain stores offer a broad assortment of equipment, apparel and services for hunting, fishing, camping, boating and other outdoor pursuits at great value, while delivering exceptional service through knowledgeable associates who are passionate about
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:30 AM
March 24, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Paddling with sharks, barracuda and alligators in South Florida (USA
Paddling with sharks, barracuda and alligators in South Florida (USA Today)
South Florida is a water-lovers' playground, from Everglades National Park with its abundant alligators, south to the Florida Keys. U.S. 1 runs from the top of the island chain to Key West. The mostly two-lane highway is within view of water nearly the entire trip, offering numerous stop-off points for a dip, a quick snorkel, kayaking, fishing or just a lazy nap on the beach.
Gander Mountain Company Will Enter Florida and West Virginia in Fall 2006 (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Gander Mountain Company today announced the signing of leases for two new outdoor lifestyle specialty stores to open in the fall of 2006. Gander Mountain stores offer a broad assortment of equipment, apparel and services for hunting, fishing, camping, boating and other outdoor pursuits at great value, while delivering exceptional service through knowledgeable associates who are passionate about
Posted by Captaingrubby at 04:35 AM
March 23, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Show featuring outdoor sports casts wide net (Orlando Sentinel) From
Show featuring outdoor sports casts wide net (Orlando Sentinel)
From a fish pond, trained-dog demonstrations and live reptiles for kids to paintball games, fly fishing and rifle ranges for adults, the Central Florida Outdoor Sportsmen's Show has something to interest just about everyone.
Fishing forecast (Florida Today)
Local fishing forecast for March 21, 2005.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 06:15 AM
March 22, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Environmental Fines Decline With Interest (The Tampa Tribune) TALLAHASSEE -
Environmental Fines Decline With Interest (The Tampa Tribune)
TALLAHASSEE - As issues go, protecting wildlife, planning growth, and keeping the air and water clean may be the orphans of the Florida Legislature.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 09:55 AM
March 21, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Paddling with sharks, barracuda and alligators in South Florida (USA
Paddling with sharks, barracuda and alligators in South Florida (USA Today)
South Florida is a water-lovers' playground, from Everglades National Park with its abundant alligators, south to the Florida Keys. U.S. 1 runs from the top of the island chain to Key West. The mostly two-lane highway is within view of water nearly the entire trip, offering numerous stop-off points for a dip, a quick snorkel, kayaking, fishing or just a lazy nap on the beach.
Charting a new course (Bay News 9 Tampa Bay)
Since gill nets were banned in the mid-'90s in Florida, many commerical fishing families in Cortez were left with few career choices. Some tried stone crabbing; others gave up on the industry altogether.
Fishing forecast (Florida Today)
Local fishing forecast for March 21, 2005.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 02:51 PM
March 20, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Miami man dies while free diving off Marathon (Sun-Sentinel) MARATON
Miami man dies while free diving off Marathon (Sun-Sentinel)
MARATON -- A Miami man died while free diving in the Florida Keys over the weekend, the Monroe County Sheriff's office reported Monday morning.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 07:30 PM
March 19, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Paddling with sharks, barracuda and alligators in South Florida (The
Paddling with sharks, barracuda and alligators in South Florida (The Daily Comet)
Gliding slowly over the glass-clear water, I approached a clump of dark shadows about 20 feet off my bow, where a stir on the surface caught my eye. Stingrays? Maybe.
Fishing big part of preserve debate / Proposal pleases neither fishermen nor conservationists (San Francisco Chronicle)
A state-appointed panel's recommendation Thursday for a chain of ocean reserves disappointed fishermen and conservationists, who differ over the amount of fishing that should occur along California's Central Coast. The plan would prohibit sport and...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 11:05 PM
March 18, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Fishing big part of preserve debate / Proposal pleases neither
Fishing big part of preserve debate / Proposal pleases neither fishermen nor conservationists (San Francisco Chronicle)
A state-appointed panel's recommendation Thursday for a chain of ocean reserves disappointed fishermen and conservationists, who differ over the amount of fishing that should occur along California's Central Coast. The plan would prohibit sport and...
Fishing forecast (Florida Today)
Local fishing forecast for March 17, 2005.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 11:25 PM
Florida Fishing News - Diamond Hogs set to take on Florida (Baxter Bulletin) FAYETTEVILLE
Diamond Hogs set to take on Florida (Baxter Bulletin)
FAYETTEVILLE Arkansas had a sophomore playing second and a senior playing short to start its baseball season back in February.
Canadian comic nursing broken ribs (Canada.com)
Couldn't we have found a more recent picture of Tom Green? Comic actor and testicular cancer survivor Tom Green is recovering after breaking two ribs in a fishing accident.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 01:50 AM
March 17, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Calif. Marine Ecosystems Plan Moves Ahead (AP via Yahoo! News)
Calif. Marine Ecosystems Plan Moves Ahead (AP via Yahoo! News)
A plan to protect biologically rich ecosystems along the California coast moved ahead Wednesday, with a state panel advancing proposals to establish a chain of marine protected areas where fishing will be banned or strictly limited.
DAY: NATURE (Tallahassee Democrat)
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: FISHING WITH CAPT. CRAIG For whom: Grades 6-9. Dates: June 5-9. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Features: Learn basic fishing skills in a fun, relaxed setting.
Bait fish shortage could affect fishing industry (WBBH)
LEE COUNTY : One of Southwest Florida's biggest industries is having trouble finding one of the tiniest of fish. Anglers and tackle shops are having trouble getting pin fish, the best bait for tarpon and cobia. The shortage could cause the local fishing industry to suffer.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:05 AM
March 16, 2006
Large iguanas out number
Large iguanas out number people on Boca Grande by 10 to 1 (Tampa Bay's 10)
Boca Grande, Florida - With its emerald green water, its sandy white beaches, outstanding fishing and lush green golf course, Boca Grande is a premier Florida destination for thousands of...iguanas. Mexican iguanas.
SPRING BREAK TROUT FISHING CONTINUES AT CENTER (Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Fishing and spring break are apparently a good combination as kids and their parents have been showing up at The Nature Center pond this week to catch trout and catfish.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:45 AM
March 15, 2006
Unlocking the Florida Keys
Unlocking the Florida Keys (Newsday)
I wrestle the big bull shark until my muscles are quivering with exhaustion. Just when I think I can't fight it another second, the line goes slack and I reel the shark to the side of the 16-foot boat.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 07:55 AM
March 14, 2006
Fish traveled to Bahamas
Fish traveled to Bahamas from Key West in 10 months (Bradenton Herald)
HeraldToday.com Sunday, March 12, 2006 Fish fact: Bass are sought on 36 percent of all freshwater fishing days.
Commerce Chief `Paints' Up Haines City (The Ledger)
Jane Patton is pretty proud of the 61/2 pound bass she caught the other day while fishing with her husband. Patton, 52, executive director of the Haines City Chamber of Commerce, never thought of herself as a fisherman -- err, woman.
Fly-fishing show is a must-see (Portsmouth Herald)
Don t forget, the World Fly-Fishing Show is this weekend in Wilmington, Mass. The show started Friday night but continues today and Sunday.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 09:00 AM
Fly-fishing show is a
Fly-fishing show is a must-see (Portsmouth Herald)
Don t forget, the World Fly-Fishing Show is this weekend in Wilmington, Mass. The show started Friday night but continues today and Sunday.
Something Old, New For Swiftmud Board (The Ledger)
One member was reappointed and a new member was appointed to the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District. Reappointed by Gov. Jeb Bush was Michael Collins, an Islamorada fishing guide. Appointed was Miya BurtStewart, a public relations and business development consultant from Hollywood. The terms are for four years.
AQUAMARINE 1/2 (San Jose Mercury News)
Heartfelt but a bit clunky, this mermaid-out-of-water story makes worthwhile viewing for its target audience, ``tween'' girls. The focus in on two young Florida teens (Emma Roberts of Nickelodeon's ``Unfabulous'' and singer Joanna ``JoJo'' Levesque) who discover a mermaid in a swimming pool and agree to help her win the love of a hunky lifeguard so she can escape a marriage that her father, a sea
Road to Rebirth Diverges on a Mississippi Bridge (New York Times)
Two cities want a bridge rebuilt soon, but they disagree over whether to keep it small or make it larger to accommodate growth.
Unlocking the Florida Keys (Newsday)
I wrestle the big bull shark until my muscles are quivering with exhaustion. Just when I think I can't fight it another second, the line goes slack and I reel the shark to the side of the 16-foot boat.
Fish traveled to Bahamas from Key West in 10 months (Bradenton Herald)
HeraldToday.com Sunday, March 12, 2006 Fish fact: Bass are sought on 36 percent of all freshwater fishing days.
Fishing fuels tourism year-round in the Florida Keys (Picayune Item)
OFF THE FLORIDA KEYS (AP) - Serenity turns to chaos in a blink on the 54-foot Catch-22 when the fishermen find the target of their search - a school of hungry fish gathered around a floating chunk of seaweed about 30 miles from shore.
Commerce Chief `Paints' Up Haines City (The Ledger)
Jane Patton is pretty proud of the 61/2 pound bass she caught the other day while fishing with her husband. Patton, 52, executive director of the Haines City Chamber of Commerce, never thought of herself as a fisherman -- err, woman.
A tip, a block, a win (St. Petersburg Times)
NASHVILLE - Joakim Noah will have to watch the film to know exactly what happened. Shortly after Florida won its second straight SEC tournament title Sunday afternoon, the sophomore forward admitted he could barely remember the end of the game.
Fishing forecast (Florida Today)
Local fishing forecast for March 13, 2005.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 06:12 AM
March 13, 2006
Fly-fishing show is a must-see (Portsmouth Herald) Don t forget, the
Fly-fishing show is a must-see (Portsmouth Herald)
Don t forget, the World Fly-Fishing Show is this weekend in Wilmington, Mass. The show started Friday night but continues today and Sunday.
In World of High-Stakes Fishing, Clausen is King (RedNova)
By Howie Stalwick, The Olympian, Olympia, Wash. Mar. 11--A lot of people fish from a bank. Luke Clausen fishes so he can go to the bank. Shocked at the price of fish at your local supermarket? Don't be.
In world of high-stakes fishing, Clausen is king (The Olympian)
A lot of people fish from a bank. Luke Clausen fishes so he can go to the bank.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:50 AM
March 11, 2006
Basalt fly-fishing guide reels in Costa Rica sailfish tournament title
Basalt fly-fishing guide reels in Costa Rica sailfish tournament title (Glenwood Springs Post Independent)
Accustomed to casting his line in and out of rushing rivers, watching his fly float in and out of eddies and then reeling in Rocky Mountain trout, cruising in a boat 40 miles off Costa Rica's shore and fly-fishing for 100-pound sailfish was a little out of the ordinary for Kyle Holt.
Transportation officials sink plans for new fishing bridge Manager: Pier would interfere with construction (Pensacola News Journal)
Members of the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization say there no longer is any interest in retaining a portion of the old bridge over Escambia Bay as a fishing platform.
Terry's (The Baker County Standard)
As the Florida sunshine heats the cool mornings to a warm afternoon, so goes the fishing scene. The fever of fishing has everything to do with warm weather and lots of sunshine.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:50 AM
March 09, 2006
Why not build a true hall of fame for bass
Why not build a true hall of fame for bass fishing? (The Huntsville Times)
NASCAR finally announced Charlotte as the site for its hall of fame, expected to cost $107.5 million or more by the time of its scheduled opening in 2009 or 2010.
Hot real estate prices extend to rural land (USA Today)
The fastest-growing commodity in Florida farm country last year? Land values, which jumped 50% to 88%, depending on the area. While not quite as dramatic, a similar story has been playing out across the country.
Islamorada to bring south Florida style to Bluffs (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil)
A 25-foot eel will greet the customers. That is, the ones who don't get stuck looking at the hickory-powered rotisserie. Or the mermaids. The Islamorada Fishing Company opens on Monday, an addition to the Bass Pro Shops store in Council Bluffs and a unique dining alternative.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:50 AM
March 07, 2006
Basalt fly-fishing guide reels in Costa Rica sailfish tournament title
Basalt fly-fishing guide reels in Costa Rica sailfish tournament title (Glenwood Springs Post Independent)
Accustomed to casting his line in and out of rushing rivers, watching his fly float in and out of eddies and then reeling in Rocky Mountain trout, cruising in a boat 40 miles off Costa Rica's shore and fly-fishing for 100-pound sailfish was a little out of the ordinary for Kyle Holt.
Sunken boats pose hazards in Florida waterways (The Daily Comet)
Near the Merritt Island Causeway in the Indian River Lagoon, a fishing boat floats upside down, its corroded motor jutting from the brackish water. Fortunately, the rotting craft is wedged against the rocks and mainly just an eyesore.
Area fishing forecast for Sunday (Florida Today)
Sunday's local fishing forecast.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:50 AM
March 05, 2006
Florida's Largest Outdoor Show Opens (The Ledger) Florida's largest outdoor
Florida's Largest Outdoor Show Opens (The Ledger)
Florida's largest outdoor show every year, the Tampa Tribune Outdoors Expo Boat Show hosted by Frank Sargeant, opens today at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. The three-day show, now in its 15th year, features display booths with the latest outdoor gear for 2006, along with seminars and a variety of activities.
Fishing forecast (Florida Today)
Local fishing forecast for March 3, 2006.
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
Jewfish seem to be making a comeback, according to the federal government. Also known as Goliath grouper, jewfish were dropped from the list of species of concern enacted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Fisheries service in early February.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:50 AM
March 03, 2006
Fishing forecast (Florida Today) Local fishing forecast for March 1,
Fishing forecast (Florida Today)
Local fishing forecast for March 1, 2006.
Fishing forecast (Florida Today)
Local fishing foreccast for March 2, 2006.
SALE AWAY AT SHOW (Orlando Sentinel)
'Just browsing' turns into 'just buying' for many who dream of cruising the water. Edwin Mestre never intended to buy anything at the Central Florida Boat Show a year ago.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:50 AM
March 01, 2006
Wildlife agency plan recycles fishing line to curb bird injuries
Wildlife agency plan recycles fishing line to curb bird injuries (Arizona Daily Star)
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. A wildlife center has introduced a fishing-line-recycling program to help reduce the number of birds that get caught and injured.
Hunting/fishing report (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Feb. 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE):
Shark-Attack Victim Trains For Local Triathlon (NBC San Diego)
SAN DIEGO -- A 17-year-old shark attack victim who lost most of his right leg is training for a tag-team triathlon in San Diego. Craig Hutto was attacked last summer by an 8-to-10-foot bull shark while fishing in Cape San Blas, Florida.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:50 AM