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August 31, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Man says he found dead shark in Lake Michigan (AP
Man says he found dead shark in Lake Michigan (AP via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
There's no telling what might turn up in Lake Michigan. Rich Fasi of Traverse City says he found a dead 2-foot shark in the water while fishing on West Grand Traverse Bay on Wednesday. The saltwater fish was a juvenile blacktip shark, George Burgess, director of the Florida Program For Shark Research at the University of Florida, told the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Mark ...
Treasure Coast Fishing Report: Aug. 31 (TCPalm.com)
Check in daily with Ed Killer for the latest in fishing news on the Treasure Coast.
Crews hope to hook lost fishing gear (The Fresno Bee)
Teams of scuba divers are planning to take to California's coastal waters this fall to catch abandoned crab pots, nets and other fishing gear that biologists say pose a threat to marine life. Read comments
Posted by Captaingrubby at 08:15 PM
Florida Fishing News - Holiday weekend arrives with part of Skyway pier closed (Bradenton
Holiday weekend arrives with part of Skyway pier closed (Bradenton Herald)
On the first day of the closures of the eastern spans of the Sunshine Skyway fishing piers, there hadn't been as much congestion as some anglers projected.
Man says he found dead shark in Lake Michigan (WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids)
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- There's no telling what might turn up in Lake Michigan. Rich Fasi of Traverse City says he found a dead 2-foot shark in the water while fishing on West...
No limits in fly fishing (Miami Herald)
When Lance Benson called light tackle charter captain Eric Herstedt to book a fly fishing trip, they discussed species, tackle -- the usual prospective guide/client talk.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 12:15 AM
August 30, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Angler's tactics bring surf fishing bounty (The Palm Beach Post)
Angler's tactics bring surf fishing bounty (The Palm Beach Post)
With the ocean water sullied by runoff from Tropical Storm Fay, surf fishing regulars had their doubts about catching pompano there Tuesday. Larry Finch was not about to listen to the naysayers.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:50 AM
August 29, 2008
Florida Fishing News - South Florida fishing report (Miami Herald) Captain Lain Goodwin out
South Florida fishing report (Miami Herald)
Captain Lain Goodwin out of Key Largo wanted to remind anglers that snook season reopens at 12:01 a.m. Monday and anglers are allowed one fish per person. The snook must be 28 inches to 33 inches on the Gulf Coast and 28 inches to 32 inches on the east coast and measured with a pinched tail. Anglers must have a snook stamp when saltwater licenses are required. Captain Bouncer Smith reported ...
Fishing bounty left in wake of tropical storm Fay (Miami Herald)
Although Fay will be remembered as the flood-ridden tropical storm that just wouldn't leave us alone, it nonetheless has produced some positive consequences - especially for anglers and divers in South Florida.
Best Bets: Southwest Florida anglers manage to deal with difficult weather (The News-Press)
Given the wind and rain anglers have faced during the past week, fishing results haven't been too bad.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:10 AM
August 28, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Go! briefs: Sighting: Florida panther (The News-Press) I.D. Florida panthers
Go! briefs: Sighting: Florida panther (The News-Press)
I.D. Florida panthers actually are a very rare sighting, even in their Southwest Florida stronghold.
Catch, release fishing can still be rewarding (The Argus Leader)
I recently realized that for every fish I've kept this season, I've released about 20. That doesn't make me better than other anglers, but it does mean I've reached a point in my angling philosophy where I don't have to kill every fish I catch. Still, I think there shall always be a place in fishing to eat fish. One of my favorite fishing writers, John Gierach puts it nicely: "In the past of ...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 07:55 AM
August 27, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Billions in sales tax not collected (NBC 2 Fort Myers)
Billions in sales tax not collected (NBC 2 Fort Myers)
At a time when Florida needs every single dollar, the NBC2 investigators found the state has more than 300 sales tax exemptions at a cost of $12 billion. Some make sense like water, food and medicine, but others are raising questions in these tight budget times.
Weather Woes Slow Fishing (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: Mark Cook.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 10:05 AM
August 26, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Weather Woes Slow Fishing (The Tampa Tribune) GO FISHING is
Weather Woes Slow Fishing (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: Mark Cook.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 11:05 AM
August 25, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Winchester (Winchester Star) Whitney March is about to become
Winchester (Winchester Star)
Whitney March is about to become a big fish in a very large pond. The daughter Michael and Linda March of Winchester will host her own fishing show, School of Saltwater Fishing With Whitney March, set to air in January on the Sportsman Cable channel.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 11:25 AM
August 24, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Old Skyway bridge fishing piers set to close (FOX 13
Old Skyway bridge fishing piers set to close (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
The east spans of the piers, on both the Pinellas and Manatee side, are closing because engineers say they aren't structurally safe anymore. The spans will close next Friday; the western spans will stay open.
Outdoors notebook (Miami Herald)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has closed the Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area to hunting -- except for alligators. The executive order signed by director Ken Haddad prohibits vehicles, airboats and ATVs except by special permit. Fishing and the annual statewide public alligator hunt are still permitted. The closure came because high water from ...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 12:40 PM
August 23, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Manatee Spotted in Stony Brook Harbor (Gothamist) A family tells
Manatee Spotted in Stony Brook Harbor (Gothamist)
A family tells Newsday that they spotted a manatee while fishing at Smithtown town park on Long Island. The family is pretty certain, because they had lived in Florida for two years where they saw the large mammals all the time. Tara Inzone said, "I was untangling my line at the end of the dock and I heard a spouting sound -- a psffft. I looked over and I said 'What the hell is that?' My ...
Joe Cool defendant can't use lie detector test (Miami Herald)
A federal judge in Miami will not allow results of lie detector tests to be used in the trial of a Florida man charged with killing four people aboard a charter fishing boat.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 01:15 PM
August 22, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Brothers Enjoy Luxury Of Weekly Fishing Trips (WCCO Minneapolis -
Brothers Enjoy Luxury Of Weekly Fishing Trips (WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul)
It must seem easy for the Barber brothers, fishing this way. Driving up to Wild Rice Lake north of Duluth. Putting the 14-foot aluminum boat in at the ramp. Motoring anywhere they want to go with the 9.9-horsepower Johnson.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 02:20 PM
August 21, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Storm soaks Florida, spawns twisters (San Jose Mercury News) EVERGLADES
Storm soaks Florida, spawns twisters (San Jose Mercury News)
EVERGLADES CITY, Fla. - Tropical Storm Fay made landfall on Florida's southwest coast early Tuesday morning, flooding roads, cutting power and bringing tornadoes that injured at least three people as the storm moved across the state.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:15 PM
August 20, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Hurricane Warning for Florida; Keys Economy Already Hit (National Geographic)
Hurricane Warning for Florida; Keys Economy Already Hit (National Geographic)
With tropical storm Fay strengthening, hurricane conditions are expected for much of Florida. In the Keys, though, Fay is already forcing a gloomy economic forecast.
ICrossing to enhance Toyota fishing team Web site (BizJournals)
Digital marketing company iCrossing has redesigned a Toyota Motor Corp. Web site for a sponsored fishing team and for the first time is using new Microsoft Inc. technology.
Fay helps S. Florida water supply, but doesn't end use limits (Sun-Sentinel)
Tropical Storm Fay showed how a two-year water shortage can quickly turn into threats of flooding for South Florida's drought-one-day, drowning-the-next water supply..
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:50 PM
August 19, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Tropical Storm Fay aims at Florida Keys (USA Today) The
Tropical Storm Fay aims at Florida Keys (USA Today)
The National Hurricane Center predicted that the center of a weak hurricane or a strong tropical storm will hit the islands late Monday night and continue to the west coast of southern Florida on Tuesday morning.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 07:15 PM
August 18, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Treasure Coast Fishing Report: Aug. 18 (TCPalm.com) Check in daily
Treasure Coast Fishing Report: Aug. 18 (TCPalm.com)
Check in daily with Ed Killer for the latest in fishing news on the Treasure Coast.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 10:15 PM
Florida Fishing News - Gone fishing (The Daily Telegram) Adrian dentist Scott Smith has
Gone fishing (The Daily Telegram)
Adrian dentist Scott Smith has fished all over the world, has caught thousands of fish and holds many world fishing records.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 01:10 AM
August 17, 2008
Florida Fishing News - FISHING: Full Moon Brings Full Strings (Highlands Today) The Lunar
FISHING: Full Moon Brings Full Strings (Highlands Today)
The Lunar Cycle moves into the full-moon phase, which occurs tomorrow at 6:40 p.m. This means today through Sunday will be the best fishing of this month. If you get out on the lake by sunrise and fish until sundown, the chances are you'll catch fish and that prediction is 100 percent accurate, trust me.
FISHING: Best Bet Is To Cause A 'Reaction Strike' (Highlands Today)
The new moon happened on Tuesday at 7:23 p.m., which means we're in the middle of the six-day period of the month when fishing reaches its highest rating.
FISHING: There's Nothing Like The Real Thing (Highlands Today)
The new moon occurred very early this morning at 2:19 a.m., causing the aquatic world to swim further, hunt longer and feed less in order to sustain their increased metabolisms.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:15 AM
August 16, 2008
Florida Fishing News - MATTERS OF FAITH (Book Reporter) At first glance, the Tobiases
MATTERS OF FAITH (Book Reporter)
At first glance, the Tobiases of the Gulf Coast of Florida could pass for the quintessential American family: breadwinning dad Cal, who runs tour and fishing boats; mom Chloe, who restores art when she has the time; college student son Marshall, seeking the meaning of life; and adolescent daughter Meghan.
Fishing Report: Weather affects fishing in Southwest Florida (Naples Daily News)
August typically means light east winds, calm mornings and plenty of snook and tarpon. Unfortunately, this past week, whatever rookie weather god was controlling the conditions in this area must have been oblivious to this August tradition. There were blustery west winds, morning storms, rough, dirty waters, and the snook and tarpon were about as common as condominium sales.
Bottom fishing for red snapper, grouper good, despite the heat (Fernandina Beach News-Leader)
Amazingly, bottom fishing for red snapper and grouper remains good through the heat of summer, which typically almost shuts off when the near-shore fish havens' water temperatures heat up. Expect to catch both red snapper and grouper this weekend at the Amberjack Hole and HH fish havens.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 06:25 AM
August 15, 2008
Florida Fishing News - The Area's Biggest Salt Water Fishing Tournament Begins Next Week
The Area's Biggest Salt Water Fishing Tournament Begins Next Week (WJHG Panama City)
The Grand Lagoon National kicks off next week. It is essentially eight tournaments in one.
Joe Cool defendant claims companion killed the crew (Sun-Sentinel)
The South Florida man charged with murdering four people on board the Joe Cool testified in federal court Wednesday that it was his older traveling companion who took a gun from his backpack and shot the fishing vessel's crew.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 06:30 AM
August 14, 2008
Florida Fishing News - John Preeg: Weather affects fishing in Southwest Florida (Naples Daily
John Preeg: Weather affects fishing in Southwest Florida (Naples Daily News)
August typically means light east winds, calm mornings and plenty of snook and tarpon. Unfortunately, this past week, whatever rookie weather god was controlling the conditions in this area must have been oblivious to this August tradition. There were blustery west winds, morning storms, rough, dirty waters, and the snook and tarpon were about as common as condominium sales.
'Joe Cool' suspect: Co-defendant held me at gunpoint (CNN.com)
MIAMI, Florida (AP) -- A man accused in the slayings of four people aboard a charter fishing boat last year testified Wednesday that his co-defendant was responsible for all of the killings and that the man threatened him at gunpoint.
IF YOU GO (Miami Herald)
To book accommodations and a scalloping/fishing trip through Steinhatchee Landing, call 352-498-3513. You can also charter or rent boats at Ideal Fishcamp and Motel (352-498-3877); River Haven Marina (352-498-0709); Paradise Suites (352-498-5005); Westwind Fish Camp & Motel (352-498-5254); Sea Hag Marina (352-498-3008); and Keaton Beach Marina (850-578-2897).
Posted by Captaingrubby at 09:15 AM
August 13, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Bottom fishing for red snapper, grouper good, despite the heat
Bottom fishing for red snapper, grouper good, despite the heat (Fernandina Beach News-Leader)
Amazingly, bottom fishing for red snapper and grouper remains good through the heat of summer, which typically almost shuts off when the near-shore fish havens' water temperatures heat up. Expect to catch both red snapper and grouper this weekend at the Amberjack Hole and HH fish havens.
Registration open for annual charity fishing tournament (South Lee Messenger)
Registration is now open for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida s 2008 RedSnook Catch and Release Charity Tournament in Collier County. The International Game Fish Association certified tournament will be held October 3 -5. Teams, individuals and junior anglers under age 16 can participate.
Fishing tourney to collect donations for Gullett (Bradenton Herald)
To watch Ben Gullett throw a cast net for mullet must have been like watching a seasoned magician.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 01:05 PM
August 12, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Escambia County loses state catfish record (Pensacola News Journal) Escambia
Escambia County loses state catfish record (Pensacola News Journal)
Escambia County no longer holds the record for Florida's biggest catfish.
Fishing for change? (Deccan Herald)
Climate change is forcing tropical fish to travel in the Gulf Stream to land in Long Island. However, for an increasing number of aquariums, they are the catch of the day.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 02:55 PM
August 11, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Fishing family reaches out (The Florida Times-Union) Northeast Florida's waters
Fishing family reaches out (The Florida Times-Union)
Northeast Florida's waters make it a fishing destination. But it's the anglers who make it a fishing community.
Scaling back in fishing industry (Pensacola News Journal)
Small independent commercial fishermen in Florida are fading away.
Oysters need shorter season to grow: fisherman (CBC Prince Edward Island)
The solution to recent complaints about the quality of P.E.I. oysters is ending the fishing season earlier, says a P.E.I. fisherman.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 06:15 PM
August 10, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Amendment 5 tax swap a math problem (Miami Herald) Amendment
Amendment 5 tax swap a math problem (Miami Herald)
Amendment 5, the major constitutional ''tax swap'' on the November ballot that would replace school property taxes with other revenues, poses one of the biggest math problems the Florida Legislature will ever have to solve.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 08:20 PM
August 09, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Kingfish still king, highlights fishing action this weekend (Fernandina Beach
Kingfish still king, highlights fishing action this weekend (Fernandina Beach News-Leader)
King mackerel fishing should continue to be the highlight of this weekend's fishing action, while deep-sea fishermen may catch that rare Northeast Florida sailfish.
Fishing between midnight and dawn yields unique opportunities (Miami Herald)
For inexpensive, late-night entertainment, it is hard to beat party boat fishing on the Sea King in Islamorada.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 11:55 PM
Florida Fishing News - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Sarasota to Sponsor Sarasota Slam Fishing
NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Sarasota to Sponsor Sarasota Slam Fishing Tournament (PR.com)
NiteLites of Sarasota, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, is proud to be a sponsor of the Sarasota Slam Fishing Tournament. The event will be held August 6 9 at Marina Jack in Sarasota, Florida 34236. [PR.com - August 06, 2008]
Life on Vacation: Your little slice of Paradise Coast (USA Today)
Named for the Italian bay it evokes, Naples has long been a top second-home choice on Florida's west coast.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 12:25 AM
August 08, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Good times: Fishing on the job (The Hendersonville Times-News) Most
Good times: Fishing on the job (The Hendersonville Times-News)
Most of the trips I plan for myself are specifically geared toward hunting or fishing. Even on our family vacations, I typically include several outdoor activities that everyone will enjoy.
NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Sarasota to Sponsor Sarasota Slam Fishing Tournament (PR.com)
NiteLites of Sarasota, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, is proud to be a sponsor of the Sarasota Slam Fishing Tournament. The event will be held August 6 9 at Marina Jack in Sarasota, Florida 34236. [PR.com - August 06, 2008]
Kingfish still king, highlights fishing action this weekend (Fernandina Beach News-Leader)
King mackerel fishing should continue to be the highlight of this weekend's fishing action, while deep-sea fishermen may catch that rare Northeast Florida sailfish.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 01:15 AM
August 07, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Finance Q&A: Blame Bad Bankers for Failures, Expert Says (HispanicBusiness.com)
Finance Q&A: Blame Bad Bankers for Failures, Expert Says (HispanicBusiness.com)
Miami native Kenneth H. Thomas relishes his time relaxing at his Pinecrest home with his sidekick, Chevy, a 13-year-old Italian shepherd that keeps close by his side. Or fishing in the Florida Keys. But those opportunities can be rare.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:45 AM
August 06, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Fishing trip is boat loads of fun for 400 children
Fishing trip is boat loads of fun for 400 children (Sun-Sentinel)
Children take to sea and discover what lies beneath Teach a kid to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
FWC hosts women's fishing seminar (Florida Today)
Women of all angling abilities can acquire or fine-tune fishing skills at the 'Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!' seminar hosted by Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Despite the weather, fishing event determined a success (Devils Lake Journal)
Unfavorable weather put a small damper on the local debut of Fishing Has No Boundaries, but overall the event was deemed a success.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 09:30 AM
August 05, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Florida dive boat captain denies 'boat rage' ramming (Cyber Diver
Florida dive boat captain denies 'boat rage' ramming (Cyber Diver News Network)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida (31 June 2008) Two law enforcement agencies are investigating reports of "boat rage" in which a participant in the AT&T Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament said his vessel was damaged when he was nearly rammed by a boat carrying scuba divers about 50 miles east of Mayport.
Treasure Coast Fishing Report: Aug. 5 (TCPalm.com)
Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee counties
Kingfish still king, highlights fishing action this weekend (Fernandina Beach News-Leader)
King mackerel fishing should continue to be the highlight of this weekend's fishing action, while deep-sea fishermen may catch that rare Northeast Florida sailfish.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 09:50 AM
August 04, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Pro anglers at fishing tourney reel in the fans (The
Pro anglers at fishing tourney reel in the fans (The Buffalo News)
The Bassmaster Elite Series Empire Chase came to Buffalo's Small Boat Harbor this weekend, and so did fans and fishermen from throughout Western New York, for whom the event was much more exciting than watching someone on a podium holding up a few fish.
Blame bad bankers for failures, expert says (Miami Herald)
Miami native Kenneth H. Thomas relishes his time relaxing at his Pinecrest home with his sidekick, Chevy, a 13-year-old Italian shepherd that keeps close by his side. Or fishing in the Florida Keys. But those opportunities can be rare.
Florida Lure Anglers name Isbells top team (The Florida Times-Union)
The husband and wife fishing team of Zach and Angel Isbell took team-of-the-year honors at the Florida Lure Anglers' annual banquet Saturday.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 01:21 PM
August 03, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Florida Lure Anglers name Isbells top team (The Florida Times-Union)
Florida Lure Anglers name Isbells top team (The Florida Times-Union)
The husband and wife fishing team of Zach and Angel Isbell took team-of-the-year honors at the Florida Lure Anglers' annual banquet Saturday.
Florida dive boat captain denies 'boat rage' ramming (Cyber Diver News Network)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida (31 June 2008) Two law enforcement agencies are investigating reports of "boat rage" in which a participant in the AT&T Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament said his vessel was damaged when he was nearly rammed by a boat carrying scuba divers about 50 miles east of Mayport.
FWC hosts women's fishing seminar (Florida Today)
Women of all angling abilities can acquire or fine-tune fishing skills at the 'Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!' seminar hosted by Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 02:45 PM
August 02, 2008
Florida Fishing News - South Florida fishing report (Miami Herald) BEST BET Captain Gil
South Florida fishing report (Miami Herald)
BEST BET Captain Gil Gutierrez, on the charter boat Lucky Vee, reports fishing off of Miami has been red-hot, with limit catches of kingfish to 20 pounds in depths from 140 feet to 200 feet of water; catches of mutton snappers, groupers and amberjacks on the wrecks outside of 200 feet of water; and catches of just-legal dolphins out in 600 to 1,000 feet of water under groups of birds.
Falmouth Grand Prix Fishing Tourney All Set For 19th Year (The Falmouth Enterprise)
The 19th annual Falmouth Offshore Grand Prix Fishing Tournament begins soon. In its second year as part of the International Game Fish Association s Championship Tournament Circuit, it kicks off on Thursday, August 14, and will continue through August 15 and 16.
Cortez to host mullet fishing contest (Bradenton Herald)
CORTEZ - The inaugural Mullet Invitational Fishing Contest to benefit the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH), is scheduled for Sept. 5-6 in Cortez. The contest will honor Ben Gullett of Gullett's smoked mullet fame.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:20 PM
August 01, 2008
Florida Fishing News - 3 divers dead, 2 missing from Florida's short recreational season
3 divers dead, 2 missing from Florida's short recreational season for lobster (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
KEY WEST, Fla. - At least three people have died and two are missing from the two-day recreational season for Florida lobster. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says a man was diving off the Florida Keys Thursday morning when he surfaced in distress and lost consciousness.
3 dead, 2 missing in Florida's lobster season (KRQE Albuquerque)
KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) - At least three people have died and two are missing from the 2-day recreational season for Florida lobster. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says a man was diving off the Florida Keys Thursday morning when he surfaced in distress and lost consciousness.
At least three dead in Florida's lobster season (WSYR 9 Syracuse)
Two are also missing from the two-day recreational season for Florida lobster.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:10 PM