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May 31, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Florida Governor Begins 5-Day Tour Of Israel (WJXT Jacksonville) JERUSALEM
Florida Governor Begins 5-Day Tour Of Israel (WJXT Jacksonville)
JERUSALEM -- Florida Gov. Charlie Crist met for 45 minutes Tuesday with Israel's foreign minister, kicking off a five-day trip designed to promote business ties with the Jewish state.
South Florida fishing report (Miami Herald)
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On the Hook: Heather s fishing dilemma (Marco Eagle)
Heather is really something special! Eight year old little girls are supposed to be sugar and spice and everything nice. Well Heather has all that to be sure, but to adequately describe her, you ll have to add a huge measure of environmentalist extraordinaire.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 09:55 AM
May 30, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Farming, Fishing Businesses Suffer As Lake Okeechobee Nears Record Low
Farming, Fishing Businesses Suffer As Lake Okeechobee Nears Record Low (RedNova)
By Andy Reid, South Florida Sun-Sentinel May 30--Fire burning across exposed lake bed on Tuesday added dramatic emphasis to the historic drop in Lake Okeechobee water levels, expected to a hit an all-time low as soon as today.
News briefs from around Florida (The Daily Comet)
MIAMI (AP) - A Wendy's manager was shot several times in the arm early Tuesday morning trying to protect the restaurant's chili sauce, authorities said.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 11:25 AM
May 29, 2007
Florida Fishing News - South Florida leads state in boating accidents (Sun-Sentinel) Congestion, lack
South Florida leads state in boating accidents (Sun-Sentinel)
Congestion, lack of education, currents cited A 52-mile stretch of coastal waterways from central Palm Beach County through Broward to northern Miami-Dade County had the most boating accidents per square mile in Florida between 2002 and 2006.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:45 PM
May 28, 2007
Florida Fishing News - UNDEFEATED TAVORIS CLOUD PREPARES FOR HIS NEXT MOVE (Hot Boxing
UNDEFEATED TAVORIS CLOUD PREPARES FOR HIS NEXT MOVE (Hot Boxing News.com)
(MAY 27) Fresh off a fishing trip in his native northern Florida, undefeated light heavyweight prospect Tavoris Cloud spoke about his move in the rankings to #15 in the IBF and #26 in the WBC. The 25 year old Cloud s record stands at 15-0 with fourteen knockouts after his brutal first round stoppage of Jim Strohl on May 11th in Chicago.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:35 PM
May 27, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Popular fishing spot no incentive for DOT rehabilitation funds (The
Popular fishing spot no incentive for DOT rehabilitation funds (The News Herald)
Tom Needham / The News Herald A fence keeps the old DuPoint Bridge closed off to anyone wanting to fish there. The bridge has been closed since January 2006, and the Florida Department of Transportation plans to demolish it.
Florida's Emerald Coast: peaceful, yet fun, retreat (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
As I lounged on the king-size bed in my oceanfront condo, looking out the picture window at miles of white sand and the blue-green ocean beyond, I understood why Florida's Emerald Coast has received numerous accolades.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:35 PM
May 26, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Fishing, teaching combine for tasty 20-year tradition (The Longview News-Journal)
Fishing, teaching combine for tasty 20-year tradition (The Longview News-Journal)
The faculty members at Pine Tree Middle School stood around eagerly awaiting their portion of fried catfish Friday afternoon as Joe Travis worked his culinary magic for the 20th year in a row at the teachers' end-of-the-year fish fry.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:45 PM
May 25, 2007
Florida Fishing News - South Florida fishing report (Miami Herald) BEST BET Weekend fishing
South Florida fishing report (Miami Herald)
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Weekend fishing best bets (Florida Today)
Bill Sargent suggests hugging the east shorelines of the Indian and Banana rivers, or else seek out calm waters inside canals and creeks, with the winds this weekend. Snook will be a good bet along the deeper mangrove banks.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 06:35 PM
May 24, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Around South Florida (Miami Herald) A billboard in downtown Hollywood
Around South Florida (Miami Herald)
A billboard in downtown Hollywood was taken down by a local radio station a day after city officials and others complained about its location near a children's play area. The gigantic blue sign was designed like a name tag and read: ``Hello, my name is Hugh Jass.''
Youth Fishing Tournament set for June 2 at Buhlow Lake in Pineville (The Town Talk)
The Alexandria Rapides Metro Lions Club will host the annual Youth Fishing Tournament from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at Buhlow Lake in Pineville.
Mel Tillis Comes to Fishing Tournament, Concert (WCTV Tallahassee)
It's time to get your fishing rods ready and reel in the big one.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 10:35 PM
Florida Fishing News - Ashes of Florida man s father taken from locked vehicle, dumped
Ashes of Florida man s father taken from locked vehicle, dumped on front lawn (Telegraph-Forum)
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (AP) A man s vehicle was vandalized and his father s ashes were dumped in his front lawn, authorities said. Wayne C. Carraway, 35, said he believed a robber broke into his 1987 Ford Bronco and thought a cedar box with a plastic bag full of his father s ashes contained drugs.
Tupelo bees in North Florida unharmed (AP via Yahoo! News)
The bees in this Florida Panhandle community renowned for its tupelo honey have so far escaped a mysterious killer that has wiped out a quarter of the nation's bee colonies.
Dean-O left fishing world a better place (The News-Press)
Dean-O Hicks died Monday after what could only be called a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 12:10 AM
May 23, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Tupelo bees in North Florida unharmed (Sharewatch) Honeybees in the
Tupelo bees in North Florida unharmed (Sharewatch)
Honeybees in the Apalachicola River swamps around Wewahitchka have been busy making the premium, floral-flavored honey since early May, hindered only by a persistent drought, beekeepers said.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 01:55 AM
May 22, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Fishing vessel not removed yet (The News-Press) One shrimp boat
Fishing vessel not removed yet (The News-Press)
One shrimp boat has a more apt name than anybody could have predicted.
Outdoors Spotlight: Fishing a traveling hobby for Pratt (The Jackson Sun)
Jerry Pratt has worked most of his life. Now that he's retired, fishing is his occupation.
For saltwater fishing, hit the beach for big day (The Decatur Daily)
As school bells begin to silence across North Alabama, many area residents are thinking about summer vacations. And as it is every year, many of those vacations will be spent at my favorite getaway the Alabama and Florida coast.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 06:50 AM
May 21, 2007
Florida Fishing News - U.S. cracking down on smugglers who bring Cubans to Florida
U.S. cracking down on smugglers who bring Cubans to Florida (7 News Miami)
MIAMI -- A man signaled with a flashlight in the early July morning as his pregnant wife and 30 other Cubans huddled along the coast of Matanzas. A go-fast fishing boat pulled close to shore and two smugglers loaded the group aboard.
Abandoned boats more than an eyesore (Los Angeles Times)
Washington state doubles its funding for a program to remove derelict vessels, which can be dangerous. SEATTLE Most boats start out as someone's dream: the tugboat that can be restored and lived on, the fishing boat that represents a chance to make a living on the water.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 09:15 AM
May 20, 2007
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 Keys officials will think globally and meet locally at two environmental forums this week. Both meetings are independent of each other but will address climate and environmental concerns that reach far beyond Monroe County borders.
Outdoors Spotlight: Fishing a traveling hobby for Pratt (The Jackson Sun)
Jerry Pratt has worked most of his life. Now that he's retired, fishing is his occupation.
Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach, Del Stone Column: This is a Good Fish Story, Despite Having Nothing to ... (RedNova)
By Del Stone, Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach May 19--For the first time in 15 years, I went fishing.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 01:45 PM
May 19, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Smugglers bring Cubans to Florida (Pravda) A man signaled with
Smugglers bring Cubans to Florida (Pravda)
A man signaled with a flashlight in the early July morning as his pregnant wife and 30 other Cubans crowded on the coast of Matanzas , Cuba. A speedy fishing boat came close to shore and two smugglers loaded the group aboard.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:00 PM
May 18, 2007
Florida Fishing News - The Fishing (The Morning Call) Men and women have been
The Fishing (The Morning Call)
Men and women have been fishing early in the morning and late at night. They stand in the Delaware up to their waists in waders or toss out their lines from rocks on the shore.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 06:50 PM
May 17, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 and 2005 Best Web Site
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 and 2005 Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
If the fishing is as good as the food, anglers should be totally satisfied with their entry in the seventh annual Burdine's Waterfront Dolphin & Blackfin Tuna Tournament set for June 22 to 24.
The Fishing (The Morning Call)
Men and women have been fishing early in the morning and late at night. They stand in the Delaware up to their waists in waders or toss out their lines from rocks on the shore.
Gator Poaching Arrests in Jefferson County (WCTV Tallahassee)
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is taking a bite out of crime, literally.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 10:20 PM
Florida Fishing News - Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 and 2005 Best Web Site
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 and 2005 Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
Just three fish are all that's needed to capture the $25,000 winner-take-all grand prize at the Islamorada Fishing Club's Captain's Cup Dolphin Tournament set for June 6 to 7. The only catch is that the aggregate weight of the three dolphin has to be the highest in the tournament.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 02:30 AM
May 16, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 and 2005 Best Web Site
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 and 2005 Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
Dolphin are to be the target and a $12,500 cash purse awaits the winner of the sixth annual Yamaha Dolphin Masters Invitation-al. The tournament is scheduled May 26 in the waters around Key West.
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 and 2005 Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
Proving the old adage that snoozers lose, only wide-awake anglers can earn prizes during the all-night Southernmost Swordfish Tournament with Hydro Glow. Set for the night of June 16, the angling challenge is presented by the Key West Fishing Tournament.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 07:05 AM
May 15, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Why So Hazy? (FOX 10 Mobile) It's caused by smoke
Why So Hazy? (FOX 10 Mobile)
It's caused by smoke from wildfires in Florida and Georgia
3,800 Gallons Of Liquid Cocaine Seized From Vessel (The Tampa Tribune)
TAMPA - The investigators of "Operation Panama Express" have seized an unprecedented shipment of 3,800 gallons of cocaine in liquid form aboard an Ecuadorian fishing vessel in the Eastern Pacific.
Anglers rescued during SISA (Florida Today)
A three-person fishing party competing in the Sebastian Inlet Sportfishing Association Spring Fling were rescued by fellow anglers Saturday when their 20-foot boat swamped and capsized in rough seas.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 11:30 AM
May 14, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 and 2005 Best Web Site
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 and 2005 Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
If the fishing is as good as the food, anglers should be totally satisfied with their entry in the seventh annual Burdine's Waterfront Dolphin & Blackfin Tuna Tournament set for June 22 to 24.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:30 PM
May 13, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Good Question: Your Fishing Questions Answered (WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul) The
Good Question: Your Fishing Questions Answered (WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul)
The Minnesota fishing opener is this weekend but so is Mother's Day. Video: Ben Tracy Reports More Good Questions Sign Up For Good Question Video E-Mails
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 and 2005 Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
Proving the old adage that snoozers lose, only wide-awake anglers can earn prizes during the all-night Southernmost Swordfish Tournament with Hydro Glow. Set for the night of June 16, the angling challenge is presented by the Key West Fishing Tournament.
FISHING TRIP ENDS WITH BIG CATCH (New York Post)
ISLAMORADA, Fla. - Thanks to Mother Nature's cruel joke, this was a classic you shoulda been here yesterday trip. We arrived Monday after a violent cold front moved through the Florida Keys Sunday night. Water temperatures dropped and what had...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 06:25 PM
May 12, 2007
Florida Fishing News - No competitive craziness required at Kayak Fishing Classic (Naples Daily
No competitive craziness required at Kayak Fishing Classic (Naples Daily News)
There s something primitive about kayak fishing. The technology s minimal: a fishing pole, bait or lures, a paddle and any kayak that will float. No motor. No cushy seats. No fancy electronics. Heck, there s not even a trailer. Most kayak anglers lift their boats overhead and haul them to and from the launch site.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 07:55 PM
May 11, 2007
Florida Fishing News - South Florida tightens water restrictions (WTSP - Tampa Bay's 10
South Florida tightens water restrictions (WTSP - Tampa Bay's 10 News)
South Florida residents and golf courses are under even more severe water restrictions.
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 and 2005 Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
Dolphin anglers can set their sights on a guaranteed cash payout of $30,000, along with prizes and trophies creating a total purse of $50,000, at the 21st annual Coconuts Dolphin Tournament scheduled May 17 to 20 in Key Largo.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 09:25 PM
May 10, 2007
Florida Fishing News - South Florida tightens water restrictions (WTSP - Tampa Bay's 10
South Florida tightens water restrictions (WTSP - Tampa Bay's 10 News)
South Florida residents and golf courses are under even more severe water restrictions.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 11:50 PM
Florida Fishing News - Kremser retirement from FIU is deemed final. (SoccerTimes) (Tuesday, May
Kremser retirement from FIU is deemed final. (SoccerTimes)
(Tuesday, May 8, 2007) -- Karl Kremser, who led Florida International to two NCAA Division II championships and then Division I prominence, retired as coach of the Golden Panthers today. The move had been long-planned, but Kremser tried unsuccessfully to reverse his decision to step down.
COLUMN: Kayaks, Powerboats Vie For Flats Access On Florida's West Coast (The Tampa Tribune)
T here was a time not many years ago when it was rare to see a kayak on saltwater anywhere along the west coast of Florida. In some areas these days there are actually more 'yaks than powerboats, and the numbers of these silent, lightweight craft seem to be multiplying rapidly.
Leaders meet to address waterfront access (Miami Herald)
From the lobster wharfs of Maine to the marinas of South Florida, the shrimp boats of Louisiana to the ports of California, the nation's working waterfront is fighting for its turf.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 12:30 AM
May 09, 2007
Florida Fishing News - LTDI Breaking News: Latitude Industries Announces Corporate Reorganization Is Effective
LTDI Breaking News: Latitude Industries Announces Corporate Reorganization Is Effective (SYS-CON Media)
Latitude Industries Inc. (PINKSHEETS: LTDI), amanufacturer of high-quality offshore sport fishing and high performancecenter console boats, announces today its company's reorganization iseffective.
Florida Grand Opera honors contributors (Coral Gables Gazette)
On a beautiful moonlit night, 50 special guests attended a private dinner hosted by Vivianne and Ernst Swietelsky at their Coconut Grove home to pay tribute to Florida Grand Opera s largest contributors who are members of their exclusive Crown Jewel Society.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 02:05 AM
May 08, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Two Florida Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony
Two Florida Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C. (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
WASHINGTON----Two Florida students, Alexander Srodes, 17, of Placida and B. Donovan Foster, 14, of Beverly Hills were honored in the nation's capital last night for their outstanding volunteer work during the presentation of The 2007 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
For sale: 364 acres you may never see (The Salt Lake Tribune)
Posted: 4:13 PM- Here is a great deal for land speculators and it has nothing to do with Florida swamps or the Brooklyn Bridge: 364 scenic acres along the Green River will be auctioned Friday for a minimum bid of $1.
Florida's lesser-known islands beckon with surf and sun (The Morning Call)
Since you get there by causeway, you've got to know that Miami Beach is an island. So are Palm Beach, Key West, Sanibel, Amelia and Marco, to name a few of Florida's popular resorts.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:35 AM
May 07, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Florida's lesser-known islands beckon with surf and sun (The Morning
Florida's lesser-known islands beckon with surf and sun (The Morning Call)
Since you get there by causeway, you've got to know that Miami Beach is an island. So are Palm Beach, Key West, Sanibel, Amelia and Marco, to name a few of Florida's popular resorts.
Red Snapper Fishery Plan Heads to Local Public Hearing (RedNova)
By Mladen Rudman, Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach May 5--DESTIN -- Volatile recreational red snapper fishing rules might be the norm for years if the National Marine Fisheries Service adopts its preferred plan to help the popular catch rebound from decades of overfishing.
Police PR part of youth fishing fun (Beaches Leader)
Youngsters 15 and under are invited to try their luck Saturday at Huguenot Park in the 13th annual Kids Fishing Rodeo. The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lagoon behind the Huguenot Tennis Center at 3rd Street South and 16th Avenue South in Jacksonville Beach.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 06:15 AM
May 06, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Tybee Island area a fishing hotspot this week (Savannah Morning
Tybee Island area a fishing hotspot this week (Savannah Morning News)
For some it has been a good fishing week. For others, not quite as good.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 08:50 AM
May 05, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Former Gators to host annual celebrity fishing tournament (Gainesville Sun)
Former Gators to host annual celebrity fishing tournament (Gainesville Sun)
The annual Doug Johnson, W.W. Gay, Donnie Young Reeling for Kids celebrity fishing tournament is set for May 18-19 out of Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee.
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
Prior offenders of Florida's fish and wildlife laws will soon receive notice from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission that the next time they are caught, they could face stricter penalties.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 01:10 PM
May 04, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Redfish Cup Tour stopping in Southwest Florida (NBC 2 Fort
Redfish Cup Tour stopping in Southwest Florida (NBC 2 Fort Myers)
The nation's premier saltwater fishing tournament is coming to Southwest Florida for the fifth year in a row. More than a million dollars will be up for grabs in the Oh Boy! Oberto Redfish Cup.
Fla. contractor to remove boats sunk by Katrina in New Orleans (The Daily Comet)
A Florida contractor is fishing for boats that Hurricane Katrina deposited at the bottom of one of the city's largest marinas. As many as 200 boats are submerged at Municipal Yacht Harbor. By noon Wednesday, a huge crane had pulled up a half-dozen in a project that could cost up to $1 million.
Trapper Marine brings boat and boater together (Naples Daily News)
For many, the quintessential Florida family lifestyle includes weekends of boating and fishing, trolling through the mangroves and enjoying the endless blue of the Gulf of Mexico. Trapper Custom Marine manager Neil Travis knows how to make these trips more enjoyable because his family has been in the business of boating for over 30 years. His father, Mark, an avid boater and fisherman, custom ...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:20 PM
May 03, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Cameras witness extreme catch (Miami Herald) O ne of the
Cameras witness extreme catch (Miami Herald)
O ne of the rarest events in South Florida offshore fishing tournament history occurred last weekend -- with the incident documented by ESPN cameras.
School's nearly out, time for fishing (The Lincoln-Way Sun)
Pretty soon the kids will be out of school and although they may not like the idea, I say let's put them back in the classroom. But for this class, there won't be too many complaints. At 1 p.m. June 2, George Jacobek of Mokena will be giving his "Fishing 101" class at the Mokena Community Public Library.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:20 PM
May 02, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Drought forces consideration of year-round water restrictions (7 News Miami)
Drought forces consideration of year-round water restrictions (7 News Miami)
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. -- Florida's worsening drought conditions -- one of the driest periods on record -- could result in year-round water restrictions for residents and farmers as forecasters say no real relief is in sight.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:25 PM
May 01, 2007
Florida Fishing News - Brent Batten: Your tax dollars not at work at Liberty
Brent Batten: Your tax dollars not at work at Liberty Youth Ranch (Bonita Daily News)
Congressman Connie Mack was enjoying himself Friday afternoon. It was a beautiful day in Southwest Florida. He had his two children with him. He was scouting a prime fishing lake while touring a soon-to-be-built youth ranch. And no one was hitting him up for federal funding.
Fishing Report (The Florida Times-Union)
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