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May 31, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site
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A snook already in the cooking pot led to the arrest of two Miami-Dade County men May 24, part of a busy Memorial Day weekend for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers in the Keys.
British angler hailed after landing fishing award hat-trick (Daily Record)
A BRITISH angler was hailed as the world's greatest yesterday after a hat trick of offshore fishing "royal slams". Zyg Gregorek, 65, snared all nine species of shark, 10 of billfish and eight of tuna in an 18-year epic adventure all over the globe.
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
Fishing for science! charter captain John Magursky declared moments after a yellowtail snapper was reeled in. Four fishermen gathered around, intently peering down the throat of the luckless snapper. Circle hook, gut hooked, came the report, carefully noted on a data sheet.
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Florida Fishing News - Florida wreck fishing offers challenge (Miami Herald) Many saltwater anglers
Florida wreck fishing offers challenge (Miami Herald)
Many saltwater anglers have a favorite species they target above all others. But probably many more just want to hook into anything that pulls really hard. For mystery, suspense and the potential to tangle with the marine equivalent of Oscar De La Hoya, it is hard to beat South Florida wreck fishing.
There's nothing like standing butt deep in the ocean surf and fishing for perch, and the Westport Surf Perch Derby is ... (Everett Herald)
As a teenager in the 1950s, I subscribed to all three of the major outdoor magazines -- Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, and Sports Afield -- and devoured their contents avidly every month.
Study: Florida Should Prepare For Warming (WJXT Jacksonville)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- While Florida should do its best to avoid global warming, it should also prepare for it by discouraging new building along coasts that could be under water one day, a coalition of environmental groups said Wednesday.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 04:10 AM
May 30, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Belair nets behemoth after big break from fishing (Berkshire Eagle)
Belair nets behemoth after big break from fishing (Berkshire Eagle)
It was 5:15 a.m. and 69-year-old Richard Belair found himself standing in hip boots in the Salmon River in Connecticut along with his nephew Steve Sargent and other anglers. Chomping on a bagel, he was waiting for the 2008 fishing season to open at 6 a.m.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 06:55 AM
May 29, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Belair nets behemoth after big break from fishing (Berkshire Eagle)
Belair nets behemoth after big break from fishing (Berkshire Eagle)
It was 5:15 a.m. and 69-year-old Richard Belair found himself standing in hip boots in the Salmon River in Connecticut along with his nephew Steve Sargent and other anglers. Chomping on a bagel, he was waiting for the 2008 fishing season to open at 6 a.m.
Man fishing without license catches ride to jail (Northwest Florida Daily News)
A man caught fishing without a license in Walton County got a free ride to jail after Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers learned he had outstanding warrants for his arrest, according to FWC's weekly report. The man was fishing in Cypress Creek from a boat when Officer Randall Brooks stopped him for a safety check. After determining that he had no license and that were ...
Jim Sutton's fishing forecast (The Florida Times-Union)
Best bet
Posted by Captaingrubby at 07:45 AM
May 28, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Turbulent Bahama waters kill four; fate of sailboat skipper unknown
Turbulent Bahama waters kill four; fate of sailboat skipper unknown (Contra Costa Times)
Unforgiving waters off the Bahamas were rife over the weekend with much of the danger and mystery South Florida's sea can offer: a deadly squall, sharks, suspected smugglers and an unmanned, drifting boat.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 10:10 AM
May 27, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Florida's wild hogs make for good chase (The News-Herald) OKEECHOBEE,
Florida's wild hogs make for good chase (The News-Herald)
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. - The sharp-edged palmettos were no match for the tall mechanized swamp buggy. The vehicle slowly marched through the dense brush and over the sandy soil parched dry by a lengthy lack of rain.
New Gulf fishing rules on the way (WCTV Tallahassee)
On June 1st you will need new tools on your boat to fix in the gulf of Mexico.
Colossal squid caught by fishing boat (Moldova.org)
A Portland, Australia, fishing trawler captain said a 500-pound colossal squid that was caught in his net is headed for a museum.Rangi Pene, skipper of the Zeehaan, said the trawler was fishing about 40 miles off the coast of Portland when the 20-foot-long squid appeared in his net, the Melbourne Herald Sun reported Monday.The animal, known as a colossal squid, was taken to a Portland freezer to ...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 11:20 AM
May 26, 2008
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)
Last year, Jimmy Hendricks paid almost $1,000 weekly to fuel up the Key Largo Princess glass-bottom boat. Now he's shelling out $2,000 every week. As of this morning, I'm paying $4.67 per gallon for diesel, Hendricks said.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:45 PM
May 25, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Organization helping military families (Miami Herald) Members of the South
Organization helping military families (Miami Herald)
Members of the South Florida Military Family Organization recently accepted a large donation for its assistance services. Presented by 1st National Bank of South Florida, the funds go toward helping new military families adjust to the area.
There's nothing like standing butt deep in the ocean surf and fishing for perch, and the Westport Surf Perch Derby is ... (Everett Herald)
As a teenager in the 1950s, I subscribed to all three of the major outdoor magazines -- Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, and Sports Afield -- and devoured their contents avidly every month.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 08:05 PM
Florida Fishing News - Camps for kids can help make up for slow summer
Camps for kids can help make up for slow summer season (Sun-Sentinel)
When Capt. Rex VanValkenburg of the South Florida Fishing Academy takes adults out on fishing trips, he finds they're not nearly as much fun as kids.
TV Lookout: highlights (and lowlights) for May 25-31 (Washington Post)
-- Nearly eight years later, the dire consequences of the vote dispute in Florida are more evident than ever to many Americans. Even so, enough time has passed for us to enjoy some laughs from that comedy of errors, and to savor the story for its own dramatic value.
Free Fishing Weekend is June 7-8 (Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter)
MADISON The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will hold its annual Free Fishing Weekend June 7-8. All waters in the state will be open, including inland lakes and streams, state waters of the Great Lakes and rivers bordering Wisconsin.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 12:05 AM
May 24, 2008
Florida Fishing News - South Waltoners enjoy their travels (Walton Sun News) Seaside's Brad
South Waltoners enjoy their travels (Walton Sun News)
Seaside's Brad and Holly Speight just returned from a short south Florida vacation at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo. Deep-sea fishing was the highlight of the trip, with Holly catching an 8-foot sailfish. After the photo op, he was thrown back into the ocean to enjoy his life.
Free Fishing Weekend is June 7-8 (Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter)
MADISON The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will hold its annual Free Fishing Weekend June 7-8. All waters in the state will be open, including inland lakes and streams, state waters of the Great Lakes and rivers bordering Wisconsin.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 02:25 AM
May 23, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Body of missing boater recovered in river (Northwest Florida Daily
Body of missing boater recovered in river (Northwest Florida Daily News)
BRISTOL Searchers on the Apalachicola River recovered the body of a missing boater Wednesday evening. Former Calhoun County Sheriff's Deputy Zach R. Barber, 24, was fishing with his brother-in-law two days earlier when he fell out of the boat, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Barber was not wearing a life jacket. Officials said he went into the water about ...
NASA booster ships rescues boaters (FOX 35 Orlando)
A pleasure boat proves to be anything but for four Florida boaters.
Azinger: Fishing's a good idea (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
Paul Azinger never seems to run out of new ideas.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:50 AM
May 22, 2008
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)
The vacant Southwinds Motel site in the heart of Islamorada could one day feature a sportfishing museum and small auditorium. Development of a conceptual plan for the property, owned by the village since 2004, will be discussed at today's 3 p.m. Village Council workshop.
Fishing Captain Releases his 25,000th Billfish (Business Wire via Yahoo!7 Finance)
Think catching one marlin or sailfish is a big deal? How about being with someone who has caught and released 25,000? Sportfishing Capt. Ron Hamlin completed the feat in April 2008.
Florida Man Coming to Tennessee to Fish For $1,000,000 (The Chattanoogan)
Louisville, Kentucky - Jeffrey Abbott of Winter Springs, Florida has been selected as the winner of the Early Times Kentucky Whisky "Reel in a Million" contest. Abbott, 51, was randomly selected out of thousands of contestants to reel in a tagged bass that could change his life forever.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 08:05 AM
May 21, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Fishing Captain Releases his 25,000th Billfish (Business Wire via Yahoo!7
Fishing Captain Releases his 25,000th Billfish (Business Wire via Yahoo!7 Finance)
Think catching one marlin or sailfish is a big deal? How about being with someone who has caught and released 25,000? Sportfishing Capt. Ron Hamlin completed the feat in April 2008.
More boat building jobs for Oconto (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Oconto - K.C. Stock was at a Florida airport when his banker from Wisconsin told him that the old Cruisers yacht factory was going to be sold at auction if somebody didn't buy the place soon.
Fishing for free on June 7-8 (Opelousas Daily World)
On an annual basis, there are two days usually reserved in June as 'Free Fishing Days' in the Bayou State.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 10:35 AM
May 20, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Facing the future (The Florence Times-Daily) A dozen people threw
Facing the future (The Florence Times-Daily)
A dozen people threw nets and reeled fishing lines around the peaceful Cane Creek inlet of the Tennessee River on a recent Saturday afternoon in Colbert County.Fishing enthusiasts in groups of two and three trapped small bait that was then used to catch the real prize catfish.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 12:45 PM
May 19, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Naples man on champion team fishing in Mexico (Naples Daily
Naples man on champion team fishing in Mexico (Naples Daily News)
A Naples man is on an American saltwater angling team that won its qualifying tournament in the Florida Keys and has now captured top honors at the International Game Fish Association Offshore World Championship in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Martin deputy's heart is bigger than his holster (The Palm Beach Post)
Martin County sheriff's Sgt. Ryan Grimsdale has learned his lesson about carrying platters of seafood dishes at the annual Tip-A-Cop fund-raiser that supports Special Olympics Florida.
Florida State beats N.C. State 8-1 (WTSP - Tampa Bay's 10 News)
Buster Posey homered in the first inning and Tony Delmonico hit a two-run triple in the second as Florida State never gave up an early lead and beat N.C. State 8-1 on Saturday.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 04:40 PM
May 18, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Team from Fla.,Seattle wins fishing championship in Mexico (Miami Herald)
Team from Fla.,Seattle wins fishing championship in Mexico (Miami Herald)
An American salt water angling team that won their qualifying tournament in the Florida Keys has captured top honors at the International Game Fish Association Offshore World Championship in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Cold temperatures slowing down bass fishing (Portsmouth Herald)
Bass fishing is still slow with cold temperatures preventing the beginning of spawning season.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 08:55 PM
May 17, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Fishing: Naples' Collins, Salley part of winning team in IGFA
Fishing: Naples' Collins, Salley part of winning team in IGFA Offshore World Championship (Naples Daily News)
Naples' Robert Collins and Scott Salley were part of the five-man USA team from Islamorada to win the IGFA Offshore World Championship in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on Friday.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 08:55 PM
May 16, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Gas prices slow down fishing (Tallahassee Democrat) High fuel prices
Gas prices slow down fishing (Tallahassee Democrat)
High fuel prices are cutting into fishermen's plans throughout the state. That's a given. And nowhere is it more apparent than in the Big Bend.
Mike Thomas Outdoors: Best canoe run in Central Florida (Orlando Sentinel)
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Florida Fishing News - South Florida fishing report (Miami Herald) BEST BET Captain Skip
South Florida fishing report (Miami Herald)
BEST BET Captain Skip Bradeen on the charter boat Blue Chips Too out of Whale Harbor Marina reported that large schools of dolphins have invaded his area and can be found eight to 12 miles offshore.
High winds wreak havoc on area fishing scene (Savannah Morning News)
Coastal fishing action continues to be hammered by wind and weather conditions, both offshore and inshore. Reports from various charter captains, marinas and fishing camps show a marked slowdown in the number of fishermen this past week, mostly due to high winds. Offshore reports remain about the same as a week ago, with a variety of species on the catch list for those who have been able to ...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 01:50 AM
May 15, 2008
Florida Fishing News - House expected to pass farm bill Wednesday; Bush threatens veto
House expected to pass farm bill Wednesday; Bush threatens veto (The Sacramento Bee)
The House of Representatives today is expected to approve a five-year, $280 billion-plus farm bill, accelerating an election-year collision with President Bush. The farm bill awaiting House passage today includes $170 million in aid for commercial salmon fishermen like Ben Platt, above, on his boat in Fort Bragg, who are affected by the closure of Pacific fishing areas.
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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 4 and 5.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 02:55 AM
May 14, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Spring training (Fernandina Beach News-Leader) Trophy's renamed to honor late
Spring training (Fernandina Beach News-Leader)
Trophy's renamed to honor late Dowd Previously I told you the story of Dakoda Dowd, an accomplished junior golfer, one the best young females in the state of Florida.
FWC news: Snake bites girl and goldfish used as bait (Northwest Florida Daily News)
Two fishermen from Orlando were cited for not having the proper paperwork during a recent fishing trip at the Sandy Creek boat ramp in Bay County, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission s weekly report. Neither had fishing licenses. The pair were also found to be using goldfish as bait. In other FWC news, a Walton County man rushed his granddaughter to the hospital ...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:00 AM
May 13, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Depleted shad run spur limits on fishing on East Coast
Depleted shad run spur limits on fishing on East Coast (WCAX-TV Vermont)
Associated Press - May 12, 2008 8:55 AM ET GERMANTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - Things are bad for shad. Shad were a popular fish along the East Coast in the late 19th century.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 08:50 AM
May 12, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Wildlife site opens near Everglades (Sun-Sentinel) But here's the catch:
Wildlife site opens near Everglades (Sun-Sentinel)
But here's the catch: You have to release the fish A new 6,500-acre fishing hole has opened in Wellington, along with six miles of hiking and biking trails that wind through a prime bird watching destination.
Huntin' Gators (Florida Today)
Hoping to manage the state's population of about one alligator for every 18 people, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has loosened the reins on hunters.
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 4 and 5.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 10:50 AM
May 11, 2008
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 4 and 5.
OUTDOORS NOTES: Catch of the week (Bradenton Herald)
At a Ladies Lets Go Fishing! seminar, Cindy McClure won a bid in a silent auction for a half-day fishing charter with Capt. Greg Snyder of Riverhawk Charters in Stuart.
After rough outing, Dodgers' Penny cools off with day of fishing (Los Angeles Daily News)
LONG BEACH - Brad Penny had every reason to be in a sour mood Thursday. The day before, the Dodgers starter had been shelled by the New York Mets.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 01:40 PM
May 10, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Mothers may enjoy fishing trip (Hattiesburg American) WHILE ATTENDING a
Mothers may enjoy fishing trip (Hattiesburg American)
WHILE ATTENDING a recent family reunion in Florida, I came across an outdoor column I had penned about my mother May 12, 1996. At first I had no recollection of ever writing it. But as I scanned the first few paragraphs, my memory quickly returned, a minor miracle in itself, and my eyes began to well up with tears.
Many Redfish Too Big To Keep (The Tampa Tribune)
GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mel Berman.
Mascots Albert, Alberta pay visit to Gator fans at nursing facility (The Ocala Star-Banner)
OCALA quot Go Gators! quot was the cheer Friday from about 75 Palm Garden of Ocala residents as University of Florida alligator mascots Albert and Alberta transformed the skilled care and rehabilitation facility's activity room to the 50 yard line of Florida Field.
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May 09, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Two people shot at, one dead in St. Petersburg (WTSP
Two people shot at, one dead in St. Petersburg (WTSP - Tampa Bay's 10 News)
A man fishing at Lake Maggorie was shot at, and woman in a car nearby was shot and killed at 5:15 a.m. in the area near 30 Ave. South and Dr. MLK Blvd.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:20 PM
May 08, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Illinois man bags 92-pound carp with bow and arrow (The
Illinois man bags 92-pound carp with bow and arrow (The Charlotte Observer)
Darin Opel is allergic to fish. If he eats one or something that has been fried in the same grease, the reaction swells his throat shut. "That's why my buddies like to go fishing with me," said Opel, a 40-year-old operations manager from Worden. "I can catch them and handle them, but I can't eat them. They're the ones that get to take the fish home." Nobody will be getting the fish Opel caught ...
Night fishing proves lucrative (The News-Press)
Today, I have a great fishing report from the grown son of a very old friend.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 09:15 PM
May 07, 2008
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)
A boat registration that cost $32 this year soon will cost about $48. To preserve an estimated 66 marine law-enforcement positions statewide, the Florida Legislature agreed Friday to increase state boat-registration fees by half.
Spike In Gator Hunters Expected (The Tampa Tribune)
Florida wildlife officials plan to issue more permits than ever for the state's public alligator hunting season, now in its 20th year.
Mysterious algae blooms worry biologists (Miami Herald)
Only a day earlier, the heart of Florida Bay's world-renowned fishing ground was clear enough to count turtle grass blades six feet down. Now, Pete Frezza stared into water so thick with algae it looked an awful lot like pea soup.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 11:15 PM
Florida Fishing News - Wisconsin fishing facts (Wisconsin State Journal) Wisconsin has 150 native
Wisconsin fishing facts (Wisconsin State Journal)
Wisconsin has 150 native fish species and 15 introduced species. Anglers' favorite fish are walleye, bass and panfish. Wisconsin has 15,081 inland lakes and 10,266 miles of trout streams. More than 1.4 million fishing licenses are sold in Wisconsin each year. Fishing provides a $2.75 billion impact in Wisconsin. Wisconsin ranks second to Florida in nonresident fishing days. -- Jerry Davis ...
Northern Palm Beach sports schedule (The Jupiter Courier)
FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE: Dunedin Blue Jays at Palm Beach Cardinals, 7:05 p.m.; Jupiter Hammerheads at Clearwater Threshers, 7 p.m. SOFTBALL: Class 5A state semifinals Dwyer vs. Bartram Trail, at Plant City Stadium, 5 p.m.
Mysterious algae blooms worry biologists (Miami Herald)
Only a day earlier, the heart of Florida Bay's world-renowned fishing ground was clear enough to count turtle grass blades six feet down. Now, Pete Frezza stared into water so thick with algae it looked an awful lot like pea soup.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:50 AM
May 06, 2008
Florida Fishing News - A lab in Florida acts as a real-life CSI show
A lab in Florida acts as a real-life CSI show ... for manatees (The Christian Science Monitor)
Martine de Wit leads a team of forensic pathologists that performs autopsies on the endangered creatures to determine their cause of death.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 08:30 AM
May 05, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Florida 'bikini mate' loses teaching job (UPI) FORT PIERCE, Fla.,
Florida 'bikini mate' loses teaching job (UPI)
FORT PIERCE, Fla., May 1 (UPI) -- A Florida science teacher contends she was fired because she was moonlighting as a "bikini mate" on a charter fishing boat.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 10:55 AM
May 04, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Pelican Dangles From Tree Tangled In Fishing Line (CBS4 Miami)
Pelican Dangles From Tree Tangled In Fishing Line (CBS4 Miami)
Wildlife rescuers were called to John U. Lloyd State Park in Hollywood, Florida, on Thursday to rescue a pelican tangled in fishing line and stuck in a tree. Fire rescue workers dispatched vehicles enabling them to reach the bird and take it to a wildlife care center.
Florida 'bikini mate' loses teaching job (UPI)
FORT PIERCE, Fla., May 1 (UPI) -- A Florida science teacher contends she was fired because she was moonlighting as a "bikini mate" on a charter fishing boat.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 12:25 PM
May 03, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Fishing in North Carolina -- A Compilation of Articles for
Fishing in North Carolina -- A Compilation of Articles for the Expert, Novice, and Nature Lover (pzone via Yahoo!7 Finance)
WEST END, N.C., May 2, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- What is it with fishing that makes men endure standing still in knee-deep water while holding a fishing rod, not to mention wait for how many hours for that big catch? A North Carolinian author shares his insights, amusing anecdotes, and joys of fishing in a new book. Curtis S. Ruddle Jr. or more commonly called Bud Ruddle is a retired engineer but ...
Pelican Dangles From Tree Tangled In Fishing Line (CBS4 Miami)
Wildlife rescuers were called to John U. Lloyd State Park in Hollywood, Florida, on Thursday to rescue a pelican tangled in fishing line and stuck in a tree. Fire rescue workers dispatched vehicles enabling them to reach the bird and take it to a wildlife care center.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 04:05 PM
May 02, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Florida 'bikini mate' loses teaching job (Moldova.org) A Florida science
Florida 'bikini mate' loses teaching job (Moldova.org)
A Florida science teacher contends she was fired because she was moonlighting as a bikini mate on a charter fishing boat.Tiffany Shepherd, 30, was bounced from Port St. Lucie High School staff officially because of absenteeism. However, she has been telling the media that the district didn't approve of her fetching drinks and sandwiches while dressed in a swimsuit.I want to make sure that I'll ...
Pelican recovering after it's tangled in fishing line 70 feet above ground (7 News Miami)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A pelican is recovering at the South Florida Wildlife Care Center after she got tangled in fishing line and then became stuck in a tree.
Pelican Dangles From Tree Tangled In Fishing Line (CBS4 Miami)
Wildlife rescuers were called to John U. Lloyd State Park in Hollywood, Florida, on Thursday to rescue a pelican tangled in fishing line and stuck in a tree. Fire rescue workers dispatched vehicles enabling them to reach the bird and take it to a wildlife care center.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 06:05 PM
May 01, 2008
Florida Fishing News - School sacks teacher - and all she did was strut
School sacks teacher - and all she did was strut around on fishing boats as a 'bikini hostess' (Daily Mail)
A teacher thrown out of her teaching job claims it is because she also works as a 'bikini hostess' on fishing trips. Tiffany Shepherd, a biology teacher at Florida's Port St. Lucie High School, has learned she will not be asked to return when school starts next year, nor will she finish this school year
South Florida fishing report (Miami Herald)
BEST BET Gill Tremblay from Pompano Beach and Bill Buckens of Davie fished offshore with captain Bouncer Smith on Bouncer's Dusky out of Miami Beach Marina and caught five sailfish. Two of the sailfish were tagged, and one had been caught and released in Antigua on Jan. 3. Smith reported excellent large dolphins action over the weekend and expected the fish to return when the wind picks up out ...
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