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Florida Fishing News - Spring break may also be a financial break for Florida
Spring break may also be a financial break for Florida
Spring break 2011 T-shirts, beer cozies, thong bikinis and Mardi Gras beads fill the shelves at the Paradise Found store.
Media mania: Expo provides unique opportunity
They put their pants on one leg at a time, just like the rest of us.But that's what makes the assemblage of media pros at the Tribune Outdoors Expo next Friday, Saturday and Sunday such a crowd pleaser; fishing celebrities never seem to realize the are celebrities - they're just anglers like all of us, and most of the best never forget that.
Fishing world's best share their secrets
Fishing world's best share their secrets
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Florida Fishing News - Proposal to eliminate Florida fishing licenses catches anglers attention POLL/PHOTOS
Proposal to eliminate Florida fishing licenses catches anglers attention POLL/PHOTOS
Dropping a fishing line in Florida s waters might soon be simpler. State Sen. Joe Negron, R-Stuart, has filed a bill that would eliminate recreational fishing licenses for fresh water and saltwater.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has come out strongly against the proposal.
Anglers protesting gag grouper ban in St. Pete
A couple hundred people have gathered to protest regulations on fishing for gag grouper in federal waters.
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Florida Fishing News - Florida Fishing Radar - Feb 25th Our fishing crew surveys
Florida Fishing Radar - Feb 25th
Our fishing crew surveys the week's reports for the hot spots and hot bites across central Florida.
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Florida Fishing News - Florida Keys Offshore Fishing - Feb 22nd Capt Rick Rodriguez
Florida Keys Offshore Fishing - Feb 22nd
Capt Rick Rodriguez reports on the hot bites offshore of Islamorada.
Proposed bill would cut Florida recreational fishing licenses
A bill going through the Florida State Senate proposes doing away with fishing licenses for visitors and residents, but eliminating the license requirement would also make millions of dollars in revenue disappear.
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Florida Fishing News - Proposal to eliminate Florida fishing licenses catches anglers attention POLL/PHOTOS
Proposal to eliminate Florida fishing licenses catches anglers attention POLL/PHOTOS
Dropping a fishing line in Florida s waters might soon be simpler. State Sen. Joe Negron, R-Stuart, has filed a bill that would eliminate recreational fishing licenses for fresh water and saltwater.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has come out strongly against the proposal.
Tight Lines: If fishing matters to you, let legislators know
Anglers, show your support! There are two upcoming opportunities to show your support for saltwater recreational fishing.
Florida Fishing Radar - Feb 18th
Our fishing crew surveys the week's reports for the hot spots and hot bites across central Florida.
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Florida Fishing News - Florida Fishing Radar - Feb 18th Our fishing crew surveys
Florida Fishing Radar - Feb 18th
Our fishing crew surveys the week's reports for the hot spots and hot bites across central Florida.
Tribune Outdoors Expo turns 20
And I said it wouldn't last.When the Trib asked me to boot up an outdoors show in 1991, I looked over the history of hunting and fishing shows in Florida and came to an unavoidable conclusion - none of them hung around for long.
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Florida Fishing News - At Cortez Fishing Festival, a taste of Old Florida Of
At Cortez Fishing Festival, a taste of Old Florida
Of all the local events that M.J. Wiker and her circle of friends have attended every year for more
Florida Keys Offshore Fishing - Feb 22nd
Capt Rick Rodriguez reports on the hot bites offshore of Islamorada.
Tribune Outdoors Expo turns 20
And I said it wouldn't last.When the Trib asked me to boot up an outdoors show in 1991, I looked over the history of hunting and fishing shows in Florida and came to an unavoidable conclusion - none of them hung around for long.
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Florida Fishing News - Jim Sutton's fishing report Jim Sutton recaps the weekend in
Jim Sutton's fishing report
Jim Sutton recaps the weekend in fishing with tournament results and top catches for the First Coast area.
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Florida Fishing News - Tribune Outdoors Expo turns 20 And I said it wouldn't
Tribune Outdoors Expo turns 20
And I said it wouldn't last.When the Trib asked me to boot up an outdoors show in 1991, I looked over the history of hunting and fishing shows in Florida and came to an unavoidable conclusion - none of them hung around for long.
U.S. House budget vote threatens Florida clean-water rule
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget bill early Saturday that would stop the federal government from enforcing new clean-water rules affecting the St. Johns River and other Florida rivers and lakes.
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Florida Fishing News - At Cortez Fishing Festival, a taste of Old Florida Of
At Cortez Fishing Festival, a taste of Old Florida
Of all the local events that M.J. Wiker and her circle of friends have attended every year for more
Environmentalists push economic benefits of Everglades restoration
With the economy in the tank and a Let s Get to Work governor in Tallahassee, environmentalists put new stress on the economic benefits of Everglades restoration projects.
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Florida Fishing News - Festival casts a wider net There are some big changes
Festival casts a wider net
There are some big changes planned for the hugely popular Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival this
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Florida Fishing News - Fishing report Red and Rolle Finer from England fished three
Fishing report
Red and Rolle Finer from England fished three trips in two days, one with captain Bouncer Smith of Bouncers Dusky out of Miami Beach Marina and caught large jack crevalles and blackfin tuna on fly, then with captain Alan Sherman of Get Em Sportfishing charters and released four out of 11 tarpon to 80 pounds in Government Cut. They then fished with captain Jay Cohen on the charter boat Spellbound ...
Former KC-area man guides fishermen to trophy catches in Florida
BOKEELIA, Fla. | When Dick May was in the Kansas City restaurant business 25 years ago, he never dreamed he would end up where he is today. Living on a beautiful island in Florida? Fishing world-famous waters several times a week and running a charter service? Writing cookbooks that show fishermen how to turn their catch into gourmet table fare?
Fishing for Success in Coral Springs
Youth Environmental Alliance , the City of Coral Springs and Fish Florida will present Fishing for Success a free family fishing clinic for children of all ages from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the lake adjacent to Dr. Paul s Dog Park at Sportsplex Park in Coral Springs . The clinic will help young people learn the basics in environmental stewardship, fishing ethics, angling skills and ...
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Florida Fishing News - Sporting Clay: Pollen on water means bass Experienced anglers in
Sporting Clay: Pollen on water means bass
Experienced anglers in Clay County know that when pollen is on the water, the fishing gets good.
Florida Fishing Radar - Feb 11th
Our fishing crew surveys the week's reports for the hot spots and hot bites across central Florida.
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Florida Fishing News - Local fishermen's options for bottom fishing, trolling Southeast Georgia and
Local fishermen's options for bottom fishing, trolling
Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida bottom fishing boats are simply handcuffed for the 2011 winter bottom fishing season as to what they can hook and keep. In federal waters, which extend from 3-200 miles offshore, our red snapper fishery is closed indefinitely.
Florida Fishing Radar - Feb 11th
Our fishing crew surveys the week's reports for the hot spots and hot bites across central Florida.
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Florida Fishing News - Former KC-area man guides fishermen to trophy catches in Florida
Former KC-area man guides fishermen to trophy catches in Florida
BOKEELIA, Fla. | When Dick May was in the Kansas City restaurant business 25 years ago, he never dreamed he would end up where he is today. Living on a beautiful island in Florida? Fishing world-famous waters several times a week and running a charter service? Writing cookbooks that show fishermen how to turn their catch into gourmet table fare?
Local fishermen's options for bottom fishing, trolling
Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida bottom fishing boats are simply handcuffed for the 2011 winter bottom fishing season as to what they can hook and keep. In federal waters, which extend from 3-200 miles offshore, our red snapper fishery is closed indefinitely.
Florida Fishing Radar - Feb 11th
Our fishing crew surveys the week's reports for the hot spots and hot bites across central Florida.
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Florida Fishing News - Local fishermen's options for bottom fishing, trolling Southeast Georgia and
Local fishermen's options for bottom fishing, trolling
Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida bottom fishing boats are simply handcuffed for the 2011 winter bottom fishing season as to what they can hook and keep. In federal waters, which extend from 3-200 miles offshore, our red snapper fishery is closed indefinitely.
We need licensing in Florida!
Wow! Talk about biting the hand that feeds you?! Here in Florida Senator Joe Negron (R-Palm City) has filled SB 744 which would eliminate the need for freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses in Florida.
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Florida Fishing News - Florida Fishing Radar - Feb 11th Our fishing crew surveys
Florida Fishing Radar - Feb 11th
Our fishing crew surveys the week's reports for the hot spots and hot bites across central Florida.
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Florida Fishing News - Catch of the day: Southwest Florida anglers show off the
Catch of the day: Southwest Florida anglers show off the big ones: Feb. 10, 2011
Getting there can be half the fun. Local guide and gallery regular Lacey Kelly Rush runs the helm on a guided charter. E-mail your photo to news@naplesnews.com to be considered for this feature.
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Florida Fishing News - Fishing report Captain Mike Johnson of Local Knowledge Charters out
Fishing report
Captain Mike Johnson of Local Knowledge Charters out of Davie reported offshore fishing out of Port Everglades has been excellent for sailfish and hammerhead sharks, dolphins, bonitos, kingfish and barracudas are adding to the action. Fishing with captain Dean Panos of Double D Charters out of Keystone Marina Joe Capelletti of Coral Springs caught and released 16 of 17 sailfish using live ...
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Florida Fishing News - Cold's effect on pythons was less than expected Scientists say
Cold's effect on pythons was less than expected
Scientists say last year's prolonged cold snap reduced the number of pythons in the Florida Everglades but not as much as they thought it would.
Fishing report
Captain Mike Johnson of Local Knowledge Charters out of Davie reported offshore fishing out of Port Everglades has been excellent for sailfish and hammerhead sharks, dolphins, bonitos, kingfish and barracudas are adding to the action. Fishing with captain Dean Panos of Double D Charters out of Keystone Marina Joe Capelletti of Coral Springs caught and released 16 of 17 sailfish using live ...
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Florida Fishing News - Cold's effect on pythons was less than expected Scientists say
Cold's effect on pythons was less than expected
Scientists say last year's prolonged cold snap reduced the number of pythons in the Florida Everglades but not as much as they thought it would.
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Florida Fishing News - Pythons survive cold spell better than expected in Everglades Trappers
Pythons survive cold spell better than expected in Everglades
Trappers caught 322 pythons in the park last year after a January cold snap that was the worst since the 1940s.
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Florida Fishing News - Inaugural Florida High School Fishing State Championship Set For March
Inaugural Florida High School Fishing State Championship Set For March 12
Ponca City, Okla. The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW Outdoors, announced it will be hosting the inaugural Student Angler Federation Florida High School Fishing State Championship Saturday, March 12 in Kissimmee, Fla. The state...
Canadian lobster gear cited in death of rare right whale off Florida
U.S. wildlife officials suspect Canadian fishing gear doomed an endangered North Atlantic right whale that died this week off the Florida coast.
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Florida Fishing News - Harvey s Outpost a multiuse facility Marine artist/explorer/videographer Guy Harvey opened
Harvey s Outpost a multiuse facility
Marine artist/explorer/videographer Guy Harvey opened the first outpost resort bearing his name last spring in Bimini. But it wasn t until recently that he had time to sample the sport fishing and scuba diving opportunities for which the small island chain 50 miles from South Florida is renowned.
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Florida Fishing News - Dead right whale brought ashore at Butler Beach She was
Dead right whale brought ashore at Butler Beach
She was a "dead whale swimming" until biologists removed more than 150 feet of fishing net rope entangling her head and fins right after Christmas off Daytona Beach in an attempt to save her life, according to one NOAA official.
Catch of the day: Southwest Florida anglers show off the big ones: Feb. 3, 2011
Samantha Smith-Johnson holds up a bonnethead shark she caught while fishing inshore with family. E-mail your photo to news@naplesnews.com to be considered for this feature.
Charlie Hartley's Bass Wars
I thought I'd write one last blog about Florida fishing. In short, it's on fire. I've caught more big bass this year than I ever have in the past.
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Florida Fishing News - Inaugural Florida High School Fishing State Championship Set For March
Inaugural Florida High School Fishing State Championship Set For March 12
Ponca City, Okla. The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW Outdoors, announced it will be hosting the inaugural Student Angler Federation Florida High School Fishing State Championship Saturday, March 12 in Kissimmee, Fla. The state...
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Florida Fishing News - Jim Sutton's Fishing Report From guides to first-time anglers, call
Jim Sutton's Fishing Report
From guides to first-time anglers, call your catches in to our Fishing Hotline; 904-359-4449. Or send e-mails and/or photos to jim.sutton@jacksonville.com
Fishing report
Nicole Tharp out of Sawgrass Recreation Park reported falling water levels in the Everglades have resulted in a good number of largemouth bass being caught on live shiners, soft plastics and floating plugs in the east and north canal and over the flats and in the canal on Route 27. During the cold snaps, speckled perch were biting on Alligator Alley on live minnows and jigs.
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Florida Fishing News - Jim Sutton's Fishing Report From guides to first-time anglers, call
Jim Sutton's Fishing Report
From guides to first-time anglers, call your catches in to our Fishing Hotline; 904-359-4449. Or send e-mails and/or photos to jim.sutton@jacksonville.com
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February 2nd Fishing Report
Finally some beautiful, warm weather!! With temperatures in the 70's this week, the fishing has been consistently good. Clients have been catching trout, redfish and sheepshead on live shrimp and artificial lures. We have been catching the trout and redfish on shallow grassflats, 2-3 ft. of water with artificial Gulp shrimp on a 1/4 oz jighead. The sheepshead and redfish have also been around docks/structure on live shrimp with a split shot weight. Lets hope the nice warm weather continues to cooperate like it has this past week!
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Florida Fishing News - A perfect time to join a fishing club Now is
A perfect time to join a fishing club
Now is the time to join a local fish club and learn how to catch more and larger game fish. And, with a sagging economy, fishermen will be able to share expenses while fishing with club members instead of paying the full tab of expenses while solo angling.
Cerabino: Naming rights could give state way out of red
Cerabino: Naming rights could give state way out of red
More boat shows dropping anchor in Lee, Collier counties
It's a Southwest Florida boating and fishing lover's dream: back-to-back weekends of boat shows.
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Florida Fishing News - Florida Fishing Radar - Jan 21st Our fishing crew surveys
Florida Fishing Radar - Jan 21st
Our fishing crew surveys the week's reports for the hot spots and hot bites across central Florida.
Sedatives used to free whale from fishing line
Researchers have a new tactic to save endangered whales tangled in fishing line: Get them to calm down with sedatives shot from a dart gun so they can pull closer and cut the potentially fatal gear away.
Sedative Helps Rescue Whales From Fishing Lines
Researchers are now using sedatives to save endangered whales tangled in fishing line so they can pull them closer and cut the potentially fatal gear away. The method was used January 15 off the Florida coast to free a young North Atlantic right whale from about 50 feet of line wrapped through its mouth and around its flippers. "It's a big step for us," Michael Moore, a senior research ...