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November 30, 2006
Florida Fishing News - NOAA announces an emergency rule to protect right whales (Outer
NOAA announces an emergency rule to protect right whales (Outer Banks Sentinel)
NOAA Fisheries Service has announced a temporary emergency rule prohibiting gillnet fishing and possession of gillnets in Atlantic Ocean waters off South Carolina, Georgia and northeast Florida during right whale calving season from Nov. 15, through April 15.
Fishermen Rescued After Boat Takes On Water (CBS 4 Miami)
Three South Florida fishermen had to be rescued at sea early Wednesday morning after their boat began taking on water in rough seas off the coast of Haulover Marina but officials from U.S. Customs aren t so sure they were really fishing.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 06:35 PM
November 29, 2006
Florida Fishing News - 'Bermuda Triangle' author dies (The News-Press) He hunkered down for
'Bermuda Triangle' author dies (The News-Press)
He hunkered down for hours in South American jungles, waiting for the perfect photograph, and fought to protect Florida's environment.
Can Florida's new marine reserve replenish the Gulf's fish? (The Christian Science Monitor)
Amid warnings that global seafood stocks could dry up by 2048, the state acts to guard its waters.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 10:10 PM
Florida Fishing News - Feds Examine Legality Of Domestic Spying (WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley)
Feds Examine Legality Of Domestic Spying (WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley)
The Justice Department is looking into the National Security Agency's domestic spying program.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 12:50 AM
November 28, 2006
Florida Fishing News - VMS Requirement Delayed: Gulf Anglers Get Reprieve Until March 7
VMS Requirement Delayed: Gulf Anglers Get Reprieve Until March 7 (RedNova)
By Kevin Wadlow, Florida Keys Keynoter, Marathon Nov. 25--Gulf of Mexico commercial fishermen required to equip their boats with a high-tech tracking device have received a three-month extension. The federal Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council scratched a Dec.
Last of lingering North Atlantic right whales heading out of Bay of Fundy (Canada.com)
HALIFAX (CP) - Dozens of rare North Atlantic right whales that were lingering in the Bay of Fundy are finally heading out of the area, amid fears that some could become ensnared in dangerous fishing lines as they move south.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:05 AM
November 27, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Widow sues owners of Canadian cabin (The Columbus Dispatch) CANTON
Widow sues owners of Canadian cabin (The Columbus Dispatch)
CANTON (AP) The widow of one of three American tourists who died in a remote Canadian fishing cabin blames their deaths on carbon monoxide that leaked from a nearly 60-year-old propane-powered refrigerator, according to a lawsuit filed against the cabin operators.
Former GM worker in Flint, WWI vet dies in Florida at 111 (The Kalamazoo Gazette)
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Ernest Charles Pusey, Florida's only living World War I veteran, has died, funeral officials said Thursday. He was 111. The cause of Pusey's death on Sunday was unknown.
NOAA announces an emergency rule to protect right whales (Outer Banks Sentinel)
NOAA Fisheries Service has announced a temporary emergency rule prohibiting gillnet fishing and possession of gillnets in Atlantic Ocean waters off South Carolina, Georgia and northeast Florida during right whale calving season from Nov. 15, through April 15.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 06:55 AM
November 26, 2006
Florida Fishing News - USF's Matt Grothe Is On Pace to Become A Top
USF's Matt Grothe Is On Pace to Become A Top QB Under The Florida Sun (The Ledger)
Matt Grothe has so many choices for how he wants to spend his Thanksgiving. The University of South Florida starting quarterback can spend today with his family, go fishing or hunting, watch football or visit with friends. One thing is certain: He'll eat. The 6-foot, 195-pound redshirt freshman from Lake Gibson, who wishes he was two inches...
Florida restaurants fight off fake grouper (USA Today)
Diners paying $9 or more for what they think is a sandwich made with fresh, wild-grouper filets sometimes are eating imported farm-raised fish from Southeast Asia that is worth about $5-$6, Florida officials and fishing-industry leaders say.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 11:15 AM
November 25, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Florida Holiday Best Value Accommodations Available on Rentalo.com (PR Web)
Florida Holiday Best Value Accommodations Available on Rentalo.com (PR Web)
The Premiere Vacation Rental, Hotel and Bed & Breakfast Online Directory Features Fantastic Florida Destinations. Kissimmee, Marco Island, Siesta Key and Bradenton Are Among Web Site's Many Rental Choices. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/U2luZy1UaGlyLUZhbHUtSGFsZi1NYWduLVplcm8=
Former GM worker in Flint, WWI vet dies in Florida at 111 (The Kalamazoo Gazette)
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Ernest Charles Pusey, Florida's only living World War I veteran, has died, funeral officials said Thursday. He was 111. The cause of Pusey's death on Sunday was unknown.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:15 PM
November 24, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Florida's only living WWI veteran dies at 111 (FOX 10
Florida's only living WWI veteran dies at 111 (FOX 10 Mobile)
BRADENTON, Fla. Florida's only living World War One veteran has died. Funeral officials says Ernest Pusey died Sunday.
Florida Holiday Best Value Accommodations Available on Rentalo.com (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Miami, FL (PRWeb) November 24, 2006 -- On the beach or golf course in Florida over the holidays in the comfort of a large house or spacious condo are among the vacation rentals that Rentalo.
USF's Matt Grothe Is On Pace to Become A Top QB Under The Florida Sun (The Ledger)
Matt Grothe has so many choices for how he wants to spend his Thanksgiving. The University of South Florida starting quarterback can spend today with his family, go fishing or hunting, watch football or visit with friends. One thing is certain: He'll eat. The 6-foot, 195-pound redshirt freshman from Lake Gibson, who wishes he was two inches...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 06:40 PM
November 23, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Florida's only living WWI veteran dies at 111 (FOX 10
Florida's only living WWI veteran dies at 111 (FOX 10 Mobile)
BRADENTON, Fla. Florida's only living World War One veteran has died. Funeral officials says Ernest Pusey died Sunday.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 11:05 PM
Florida Fishing News - Cardiac Science Deploys Powerheart(TM) AEDs in Florida State Parks (FinanzNachrichten)
Cardiac Science Deploys Powerheart(TM) AEDs in Florida State Parks (FinanzNachrichten)
BOTHELL, Wash., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cardiac Science Corporation , ( Nachrichten ) a global leader in advanced cardiac monitoring and external defibrillation products, announced today that it has signed a contract with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to deploy Cardiac Science's Powerheart Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in the Florida State Park
Angler's Catch is a Real Ringer (RedNova)
By Steve Waters, South Florida Sun-Sentinel Nov. 21--Kim Shea had an unusual catch Saturday. Shea, of Boca Raton, was fishing in 125 feet off San Remo on One In The Box with her boyfriend, Steve Barnes.
Excerpts from editorials in Florida newspapers (The Daily Comet)
Here are excerpts from editorials in newspapers in Florida: -- Nov. 20 Melbourne Florida Today, on Charlie Crist's vote against marine-reserve fishing ban: Gov. Jeb Bush an
Posted by Captaingrubby at 02:00 AM
November 22, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Red Bar: Florida Panhandle beach hangout favorite of locals, celebrities
Red Bar: Florida Panhandle beach hangout favorite of locals, celebrities (USA Today)
It's where barefoot hippies meet Burberry-clad yuppies, biker babes hang with beach bums and haute cuisine is served with a side of bluegrass. For years, this one-time general store and current Picolo's Restaurant and Red Bar have anchored the Panhandle artists' enclave and celebrity hideaway of Grayton Beach.
Florida Keys Waterfront Property Disappearing (Real Estate News)
Waterfront properties throughout the Florida Keys are being grabbed up by developers
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:55 AM
November 21, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Fishing Gets the Hook in Dry Tortugas: Despite the Objections
Fishing Gets the Hook in Dry Tortugas: Despite the Objections of the Governor-Elect, the Florida Cabinet Signed Off on (RedNova)
By Gary Fineout, The Miami Herald Nov. 15--TALLAHASSEE -- Gov. Jeb Bush and the Florida Cabinet voted 3-1 Tuesday to ban recreational fishing in a 46-square-nautical mile area of Dry Tortugas National Park for the next five years.
Two Central Florida Fishermen Rescued By Coast Guard (WESH via Yahoo! News)
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two Central Florida fishermen Friday about 70 miles east of the mouth of St. John's River.
Florida Keys Waterfront Property Disappearing (PR Web)
Waterfront properties throughout the Florida Keys are being grabbed up by developers who understand the value in building multi million-dollar homes with spectacular views of Florida Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the smaller inlets that connect those waters to the Florida Keys. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/TWFnbi1Mb3ZlLUNvdXAtSGFsZi1NYWduLVplcm8=
Posted by Captaingrubby at 09:00 AM
November 20, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
Florida's incoming governor voted against it, but a new no-fishing zone inside Dry Tortugas National Park won the support of the Florida Cabinet Tuesday.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 12:25 PM
November 19, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Former News-Tribune fishing columnist dies (Daytona Beach News-Journal) PALM COAST
Former News-Tribune fishing columnist dies (Daytona Beach News-Journal)
PALM COAST -- Frank Bolin, 52, a former area resident, charter captain and longtime fishing columnist for The Flagler-Palm Coast News-Tribune, died Monday at Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter following a nine-month battle with cancer.
Blind angler has an ear for fishing (Centre Daily Times)
MIAMI -- As Tony Caroleo prepared to cast his plastic worm to the edge of an Everglades canal, guide Billy Bob Crosno gave him instructions. "Come to the right about 30 feet," Crosno said. "Perfect."
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:05 PM
November 18, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
Florida's incoming governor voted against it, but a new no-fishing zone inside Dry Tortugas National Park won the support of the Florida Cabinet Tuesday.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 09:55 PM
November 17, 2006
Florida Fishing News - State places part of Dry Tortugas under recreational fishing ban
State places part of Dry Tortugas under recreational fishing ban (Bonita Daily News)
Florida is riding the crest of a marine conservation wave with a vote Tuesday to create a no-fishing zone in Dry Tortugas National Park.
Fishing Gets the Hook in Dry Tortugas: Despite the Objections of the Governor-Elect, the Florida Cabinet Signed Off on (RedNova)
By Gary Fineout, The Miami Herald Nov. 15--TALLAHASSEE -- Gov. Jeb Bush and the Florida Cabinet voted 3-1 Tuesday to ban recreational fishing in a 46-square-nautical mile area of Dry Tortugas National Park for the next five years.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 10:55 PM
Florida Fishing News - Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
Florida's incoming governor voted against it, but a new no-fishing zone inside Dry Tortugas National Park won the support of the Florida Cabinet Tuesday.
Florida expands marine reserve to largest in North America; fishing banned in 261 square miles (FOX 10 Mobile)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. The largest marine reserve in North America is emerging on Florida's southwest coast. The state yesterday (Tuesday) approveda management plan banning...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 02:55 AM
November 16, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Florida banning fishing over 261 square miles (CNN.com) TALLAHASSEE, Florida
Florida banning fishing over 261 square miles (CNN.com)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (AP) -- The largest marine reserve in North America is emerging on Florida's southwest coast.
Florida expands marine reserve to largest in North America; fishing banned in 261 square miles (Boston Herald)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The largest marine reserve in North America is emerging on Florida's southwest coast. Gov. Jeb Bush and his Cabinet voted 3-1 on Tuesday to approve a management plan banning...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 04:05 AM
November 15, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Block party (Sun Herald) Gators knock down three USC placements,
Block party (Sun Herald)
Gators knock down three USC placements, one on last play, to ruin Spurrier return GAINESVILLE -- During his glorious 12-year coaching career walking the West sidelines of Florida Field, which he nicknamed "The Swamp," football coach Steve Spurrier had a habit of saying after close games or special victories, "God was smiling on the Gators today."
Bush, Cabinet OK Tortugas fishing ban, Crist dissents (FOX 10 Mobile)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. The final element needed to complete the largest marine reserve in North America off Florida's southwest coast won approval today from Governor Jeb Bush...
Bush, Cabinet OK Tortugas fishing ban, Crist dissents (The Daily Comet)
The final element needed to complete the largest marine reserve in North America off Florida's southwest coast won approval Tuesday from Gov. Jeb Bush and the state Cabinet.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:55 AM
November 14, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Blind Angler Has an Ear for Fishing (RedNova) By Susan
Blind Angler Has an Ear for Fishing (RedNova)
By Susan Cocking, The Miami Herald Nov. 12--As Tony Caroleo prepared to cast his plastic worm to the edge of an Everglades canal, guide Billy Bob Crosno gave him instructions. "Come to the right about 30 feet," Crosno said. "Perfect." Caroleo cast where the guide told him.
Veterans attracted to Alaska's wilderness, libertarianism (The Daily News)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- As a boy in upstate New York, Bill McCue spent hours dreaming about adventures in the distant Alaska wilderness, poring over articles about moose and grizzlies in his favorite hunting and fishing magazine, Field and Stream.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 10:35 AM
November 13, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Missing Children Sought After Boat Capsizes (WESH via Yahoo! News)
Missing Children Sought After Boat Capsizes (WESH via Yahoo! News)
A search is under way for two missing children at a Eustis lake on Monday.
Outdoors digest (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Iron fishermen find hot bass fishing on local lakes.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 11:55 AM
November 12, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Blind Angler Has an Ear for Fishing (RedNova) By Susan
Blind Angler Has an Ear for Fishing (RedNova)
By Susan Cocking, The Miami Herald Nov. 12--As Tony Caroleo prepared to cast his plastic worm to the edge of an Everglades canal, guide Billy Bob Crosno gave him instructions. "Come to the right about 30 feet," Crosno said. "Perfect." Caroleo cast where the guide told him.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 01:20 PM
November 11, 2006
Florida Fishing News - For veterans, Alaska is No. 1 destination (Billings Gazette) ANCHORAGE,
For veterans, Alaska is No. 1 destination (Billings Gazette)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - As a boy in upstate New York, Bill McCue spent hours dreaming about adventures in the distant Alaska wilderness, poring over articles about moose and grizzlies in his favorite hunting and fishing magazine, Field and Stream. "When ...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 01:55 PM
November 10, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Land Captain lands 'em (Sun-Sentinel) Wherever Steve Kantner finds water,
Land Captain lands 'em (Sun-Sentinel)
Wherever Steve Kantner finds water, he usually gets fish to bite. One of the neat things about living in South Florida is that you don't need a boat to catch fish.
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
Catch-and-release fishing may be acceptable inside a proposed no-fishing zone in the Dry Tortugas National Park, Gov. Jeb Bush and Florida Cabinet members suggested Tuesday.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:40 PM
November 09, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Exotic fish now found in Florida (Miami Herald) The barramundi
Exotic fish now found in Florida (Miami Herald)
The barramundi looks like a snook, but without the dark lateral line. It grows much larger, has sharper gill plates, jumps more often and higher, and fights ferociously to the end when hooked.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 07:40 PM
November 08, 2006
Florida Fishing News - US researchers make breakthrough in fish attracting signals (Fishupdate.com) FOLLOWING
US researchers make breakthrough in fish attracting signals (Fishupdate.com)
FOLLOWING President Bush's call for a halt to destructive high seas fishing practices and last week's report in the journal "Science", a Florida research firm has said it has developed technology that can "talk to fish".
Posted by Captaingrubby at 07:40 PM
Florida Fishing News - Wanted: commercial fishing representative (Outer Banks Sentinel) With the resignation
Wanted: commercial fishing representative (Outer Banks Sentinel)
With the resignation of David Hilton, the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) is short one commercial fishing representative. Hilton resigned earlier this month to accept a contract position as the Southeast Region Fishery Liaison for National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
Posted by Captaingrubby at 12:00 AM
November 07, 2006
Florida Fishing News - If you go: Swordfishing (Boston Globe) Swordfish populations have surged
If you go: Swordfishing (Boston Globe)
Swordfish populations have surged in North Atlantic waters in recent years, and amateur anglers, who catch less than 2 percent of all swordfish, have benefited. Tourists are following the boom to South Florida, center of the swordfishing scene. For first- timers or those without the boats and gear that fishing the Gulf Stream's deep waters require s, charters deliver the ...
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
Catch-and-release fishing may be acceptable inside a proposed no-fishing zone in the Dry Tortugas National Park, Gov. Jeb Bush and Florida Cabinet members suggested Tuesday.
Wanted: commercial fishing representative (Outer Banks Sentinel)
With the resignation of David Hilton, the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) is short one commercial fishing representative. Hilton resigned earlier this month to accept a contract position as the Southeast Region Fishery Liaison for National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
Posted by Captaingrubby at 04:15 AM
November 06, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Florida travel (The Herald-Tribune) KEY WEST
Florida travel (The Herald-Tribune)
KEY WEST
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:40 AM
November 05, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Wanted: commercial fishing representative (Outer Banks Sentinel) With the resignation
Wanted: commercial fishing representative (Outer Banks Sentinel)
With the resignation of David Hilton, the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) is short one commercial fishing representative. Hilton resigned earlier this month to accept a contract position as the Southeast Region Fishery Liaison for National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
Broward Panel Opposes Treated Sewage in Canals (RedNova)
By David Fleshler, South Florida Sun-Sentinel Nov. 4--A Broward County advisory board on Friday tabled a proposal to allow treated wastewater to be discharged into canals, after environmentalists objected that it would harm wildlife and ruin fishing.
COLUMN: Celebrities Hit Bay Area For Grand Slam Tourney (The Tampa Tribune)
T he Mercury Grand Slam Celebrity Fishing Tournament next weekend should produce outstanding action, in the traditional inshore division and the new offshore division. With the water temperature hovering around 70 degrees and the seasonal bait migration in full swing, everything in Bay area waters is biting.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 08:05 AM
November 04, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
Catch-and-release fishing may be acceptable inside a proposed no-fishing zone in the Dry Tortugas National Park, Gov. Jeb Bush and Florida Cabinet members suggested Tuesday.
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
Does the bevy of ongoing and upcoming Keys events equal a significant boost to the local economy? That's the question many residents and business owners in Monroe County are asking, and the answers are not all the same.
Go Fish (New York Times)
No longer a contemplative activity, bass fishing has become a made-for-TV sport.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 08:10 AM
November 03, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Report: Global fisheries in peril (San Jose Mercury News) All
Report: Global fisheries in peril (San Jose Mercury News)
All of the world's fishing stocks will collapse before mid-century, devastating food supplies, if overfishing and other human impacts continue at their current pace, according to a global study to be published today by scientists in five countries.
Galati Captains Enjoy Thrill of Going After Big Game Fish (RedNova)
By Randy Dickson, Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach Nov. 1--DESTIN -- George Crenshaw and Jimmy Crochet are natives of the Gulf Coast and have been fishing the Gulf waters most of their lives.
Clarification made about fishing rules (The News-Press)
In a story about the large number of people in Lee County who are wanted for violations of the law, The News-Press quoted the records custodian for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, relating to fishing license requirements in Florida.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 12:55 PM
November 02, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Wanted: commercial fishing representative (Outer Banks Sentinel) With the resignation
Wanted: commercial fishing representative (Outer Banks Sentinel)
With the resignation of David Hilton, the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) is short one commercial fishing representative. Hilton resigned earlier this month to accept a contract position as the Southeast Region Fishery Liaison for National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
Desperate S. Florida immigrants asking to be deported in hopes of winning leniency (Sun-Sentinel)
On the surface, Marco and Rosa Braga have grasped the American dream: weekend barbecues and fishing trips, a home fringed with mango trees.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:50 PM
November 01, 2006
Florida Fishing News - Wanted: commercial fishing representative (Outer Banks Sentinel) With the resignation
Wanted: commercial fishing representative (Outer Banks Sentinel)
With the resignation of David Hilton, the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) is short one commercial fishing representative. Hilton resigned earlier this month to accept a contract position as the Southeast Region Fishery Liaison for National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
Desperate S. Florida immigrants asking to be deported in hopes of winning leniency (Sun-Sentinel)
On the surface, Marco and Rosa Braga have grasped the American dream: weekend barbecues and fishing trips, a home fringed with mango trees.
Gulf fishermen feud over net 'curtains' (The Christian Science Monitor)
Gillnetting, still allowed in Alabama, is the target of sports fishing industry and conservationists.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 07:35 PM