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June 27th Fishing Report
What a week it has been, both good and bad! The wind/rain has not cooperated much this week, but the fishing was good! High winds, rain and rough seas did not allow clients to tarpon fish this week, limiting us to the backwater for snook, redfish and trout! The snook and trout fishing has been very productive and clients have been catching several redfish a trip as well. The catch of the week was by Cloey, a 7 YR old who caught a 47 Inch snook, the biggest I have ever seen! It blew away the previous boat record of 44 Inches and weighed an estimated 35 LBS. What a beautiful fish and great job by Cloey reeling it in! (see picture of fish below)
The weather forcast for next week looks good and I really look forward to getting back out on the beach and catching some tarpon! Tarpon fishing is without a doubt the most exciting fish to catch! Not only are the fish huge, they fight very hard and provide some amazing jumps while on the line! Its also fun to find the schools of tarpon and present baits to them just right, so you do not spook the fish! Tarpon fishing can be a challenge, but when you hook a "Silver King" the reward is like no other! Hang on tight, your in for the fight of a lifetime!
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47 Inch Snook Caught June 23rd By 7yr Old Girl
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Beach Trout Caught In June
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Beach Snook Caught In June
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June 12TH Fishing Report
Tarpon fishing has continued to be very productive this week! We have been fishing the schools of tarpon that are moving down the beach and also catching fish in the evenings around the passes using live shinners and crabs for bait. The full moon tides this week have been awesome and it sure made the tarpon very hungry! Clients have been hooking and boating several fish a trip in the 80-130 LB weight class. Bob from California, caught the fish of the week on Tuesday evening, an estimated 180 LB tarpon on 30 LB test line! Bob fought the fish for 55 Mins and it pulled us 2 miles out into the gulf!
I did not fish for tarpon today, instead my clients wanted to fish the flats for snook, reds and trout. We did very good on catch and release snook (they are out of season right now) and we also limited out on trout in the 15-22 IN range. The redfish still have not shown up in large schools, but we did manage to catch 2 keepers, 22 & 26 IN. If you are interested in going fishing, Capt. Craig can be reached anytime at (941) 812-1402.
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Tarpon Caught 1st Week Of June!
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Florida Fishing News - Florida DEP continues restoration of rivers, lakes and estuaries (The
Florida DEP continues restoration of rivers, lakes and estuaries (The Beaches Leader)
TALLAHASSEE Florida has marked another milestone in its comprehensive strategy to address waterbody restorations around the state. Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Michael W. Sole has signed three orders identifying waterbodies for water quality improvement goals. The waters identified for restoration include waters in the Group 5, Group 1 and Group 2 basins. ...
Florida events: June 2-21 (Miami Herald)
June 10-14: Island Sun Splash, Key Largo-Islamorada. Scuba diving classes, snorkeling lessons, underwater photography and video seminars and contests for everyone from first-timers to expert divers. Event also includes kayaking trips and introductory sailing lessons at Founder's Park in Islamorada, a fishing clinic, dinner parties and a family-style barbecue. 800-822-1088; ...
Fishing With the Family (Lake Arrowhead Mountain News)
National Fishing and Boating Week is observed from June 6-14; local events will take place in communities all across the country, providing numerous opportunities to spend quality time with family and friends.
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Florida Fishing News - Angler's Outlook: Fishing tales (Naples Daily News) June has arrived
Angler's Outlook: Fishing tales (Naples Daily News)
June has arrived and should offer Southwest Florida anglers some of the finest fishing.
Suppose Tony Dungy and Michael Vick had gone fishing together (Boston Herald)
MIAMI - Here's how much belief former NFL coach Tony Dungy possesses in the molding qualities of family, parenting and elder guidance: He wonders if a fishing trip that...
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Florida Fishing News - Early critics support FKNMS (Key West Citizen) When the Florida
Early critics support FKNMS (Key West Citizen)
When the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary was first proposed in the late 1980s, the plan faced stiff opposition from local residents and fishermen who were concerned about overzealous fishing... read more
Angler's Outlook: Fishing tales (Naples Daily News)
June has arrived and should offer Southwest Florida anglers some of the finest fishing.
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Florida Fishing News - South Florida fishing report (Miami Herald) Henry Caimotto from the
South Florida fishing report (Miami Herald)
Henry Caimotto from the Snook Nook Tackle Shop in Jensen Beach reported excellent offshore fishing from the beaches out to 180 feet of water. Snook, bluefish, tarpon and whiting have been active from the beaches out to 20 feet of water.
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Florida Fishing News - South Florida fishing report (Miami Herald) Henry Caimotto from the
South Florida fishing report (Miami Herald)
Henry Caimotto from the Snook Nook Tackle Shop in Jensen Beach reported excellent offshore fishing from the beaches out to 180 feet of water. Snook, bluefish, tarpon and whiting have been active from the beaches out to 20 feet of water.
Florida Keys losing their seat on federal fishing council (Florida Keys Keynoter)
Tony Iarocci was counting the hours until the end of next week's South Atlantic Fishery Management Council meeting in Stuart. Iarocci, a Grassy Key commercial fisherman, finishes his nine-year run as a voting member on the federal council with the session that runs from Monday through June 12.
The lure of saltwater fishing now has price (Collier Citizen)
One of the last bastions of free entertainment quietly slipped into extinction, last Wednesday, as Florida Gov. Charlie Crist signed a bill requiring a saltwater license to fish from any beach or bridge. Since 1989, fishing enthusiasts have been allowed to fish without a license from a beach, catwalk, jetty or pier. The new law will not affect fishing from the Naples Pier, because it is a ...
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Florida Fishing News - Florida Keys losing their seat on federal fishing council (Florida
Florida Keys losing their seat on federal fishing council (Florida Keys Keynoter)
Tony Iarocci was counting the hours until the end of next week's South Atlantic Fishery Management Council meeting in Stuart. Iarocci, a Grassy Key commercial fisherman, finishes his nine-year run as a voting member on the federal council with the session that runs from Monday through June 12.
Fishing: Another slow start for Lintner (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)
Although Arroyo Grande s Jared Lintner improved upon his 2008 opening day Kentucky Lake p
South Florida's Best Fishing Hole, the L-67A Canal, Falls Victim to Environmentalists (Broward-Palm Beach New Times)
Iron wires dangle from a boat in a cool brown river deep in the Everglades. On this breezy April morning, a few hundred volts crackle through the metal strands into the water. Barron Moody sweeps a net through the murk and pulls up six bass stunned by the electricity. The fish shimmy side...
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June 4Th Fishing Report
Tarpon fishing this week has been unbeleivable! Alot of tarpon showed up in huge schools just off the beaches and also in Tampa bay. I was on a school of tarpon yesterday, with an estimated 500 fish in the school just off Anna Maria Island. We boated 3 tarpon and jumped 4 others on a 1/2 day trip! With the full moon approaching on sunday, the fishing should continue to be excellent! Capt. Craig can be reached at (941) 812-1402.
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Florida Fishing News - South Florida's Best Fishing Hole, the L-67A Canal, Falls Victim
South Florida's Best Fishing Hole, the L-67A Canal, Falls Victim to Environmentalists (Broward-Palm Beach New Times)
Iron wires dangle from a boat in a cool brown river deep in the Everglades. On this breezy April morning, a few hundred volts crackle through the metal strands into the water. Barron Moody sweeps a net through the murk and pulls up six bass stunned by the electricity. The fish shimmy side...
FWC Weekly Report (Chipley Bugle)
This report represents some events the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission handled over the past week in the Northwest Region. Officer Royce Johnson was on enhanced patrol in the Perdido River Wildlife Management Area when he observed a truck parked at the Fillingim Landing gate.
Red Snapper Fishing Season Begins (WJHG Panama City)
Red Snapper fishing season begins.
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Florida Fishing News - Captain Jose Wejebe Hosts Event Seminar At West Marine's Flagship
Captain Jose Wejebe Hosts Event Seminar At West Marine's Flagship Store in Jacksonville Florida on June 27th (GlobeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance)
MILPITAS, Calif., June 2, 2009 -- SPOT LLC, a leader in personal satellite messaging and emergency communications, today announced that marine outdoor and fishing expert Captain Jose Wejebe is appearing at West Marine's new Flagship Store at 4874 Big Island Dr. located at St.
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Florida Fishing News - (UPDATE) Boating victim identified (The News Herald) CHATAHOOCHEE A
(UPDATE) Boating victim identified (The News Herald)
CHATAHOOCHEE A 28-year-old Blountstown man presumed dead remains missing after a Saturday afternoon boating accident. The victim's name, Jefferie F. Rector, was released by Florida Fish and Wildlife officials Sunday. Rector had been fishing on
Coral Reefs More Resilient Than Expected Against Seaweed (redOrbit)
There's little doubt that coral reefs the world over face threats on many fronts: pollution, diseases, destructive fishing practices and warming oceans.
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Florida Fishing News - Pro Golfer Boo Weekley to Appear at Bealls Department Store
Pro Golfer Boo Weekley to Appear at Bealls Department Store in Milton, Florida (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Pro Golfer Boo Weekley will be at the Bealls Department Store in Milton, Florida on Monday, June 8th from 4-7pm to meet customers, sign autographs and introduce his new golf apparel line, Boo by FIRETHORN TOUR.
Take Stock in Florida: It's a stock pickers market (The News-Press)
Report cards are in hand. Corporate CFO's have recently given shareholders a view of how their company fared during Q1 2009.