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Florida Fishing News - South Florida fishing reportFishing report
South Florida fishing report
Fishing report
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Florida Fishing News - Schools may soon have fishing clubsThe overarching vision is recruiting
Schools may soon have fishing clubs
The overarching vision is recruiting some of Pinellas's tens of thousands of anglers as mentors, teaching life lessons through fishing.
Fishing frenzy caused by mullet run nearing an end
The seasonal north-to-south migration of mullet and other baitfish along the Southeast Florida coast and the predators that follow them might be nearing its peak, with only a few more weeks left before it fizzles.
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Florida Fishing News - South Florida outdoors notebookOutdoors notebookLadies invited to fishing seminarPublished: Thursday,
South Florida outdoors notebook
Outdoors notebook
Ladies invited to fishing seminar
Published: Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 6:19 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 6:19 a.m. Women are invited to explore the finest of fishing at the next "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" seminar, Nov. 11-13 at the Holiday Isle Resort and Marina in Islamorada.
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Florida Fishing News - Hurricane Rina no longer a threat to FloridaFlorida no longer
Hurricane Rina no longer a threat to Florida
Florida no longer is in the picture when it comes to a fizzling Hurricane Rina.
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Florida Fishing News - Rina weakens to tropical storm, no longer a threat to
Rina weakens to tropical storm, no longer a threat to Florida
Florida no longer is in the picture when it comes to Tropical Storm Rina, which was downgraded from a hurricane today.
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Florida Fishing News - Florida angler lands record flathead catfishMilton resident Eric Auston Jr.
Florida angler lands record flathead catfish
Milton resident Eric Auston Jr. now holds the distinction of having landed the largest flathead catfish ever caught with a rod and reel in Florida waters.
Fishing: This weekend's RedSnook tournament bucks national trend with strong numbers
The economic downturn in the United States in recent years has had a direct negative impact on fishing tournaments across the country, but especially in the Gulf Coast region.
Captain's Corner: Improve skills with help at Florida Fly Fishing Expo
By Pat Damico, Times Correspondent Saturday, October 15, 2011 Focus on fly fishing: Want to improve your fly fishing skills? Cooler water and improving conditions have set the stage for excellent fall fishing. Want to get answers to problems that have prevented you from growing in a sport that offers many opportunities within minutes of home? Spending a day or two with some of the best fly ...
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Florida Fishing News - Hurricane Rina gaining strength on path to CancunMexican authorities set
Hurricane Rina gaining strength on path to Cancun
Mexican authorities set up emergency shelters and cruise ships shifted course on Tuesday as Hurricane Rina strengthened off the Caribbean coast on a projected track that would carry it whirling through Cancun and the resort-filled Mayan Riviera, Mexico 's most popular tourist destination.
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Florida Fishing News - Florida lives up to the 'fishing capital' billingFlorida boldly bills
Florida lives up to the 'fishing capital' billing
Florida boldly bills itself as the "Fishing Capital of the World." Many weekend anglers, charter captains and seafood lovers will tell you the Sunshine State's $5 billion recreational fishing industry is worthy of the title.
Fishing: Tournament highlights rise and fall of snook population
Fishing icon Roland Martin may be the honorary chair for this weekend's 18th annual RedSnook Tournament in Naples but it will be the fish with the elongated lower jaw and distinctive black stripe along their back that will be the star of the competition.
Fly fishing experts share skills through lessons offered at expo
Florida Fly Fishing Expo later this month.
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Florida Fishing News - Fishing: Jackmack, Sullivan and Crossin have a lot to smile
Fishing: Jackmack, Sullivan and Crossin have a lot to smile about after winning Redsnook
Eleven years ago, local fishing guide Capt. Bruce Jackmack sat in Dr. Bill Sullivan s dental chair at his practice, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry of Naples.
Fishing: This weekend's RedSnook tournament bucks national trend with strong numbers
The economic downturn in the United States in recent years has had a direct negative impact on fishing tournaments across the country, but especially in the Gulf Coast region.
Fly fishing experts share skills through lessons offered at expo
Florida Fly Fishing Expo later this month.
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Florida Fishing News - Fishing: This weekend's RedSnook tournament bucks national trend with strong
Fishing: This weekend's RedSnook tournament bucks national trend with strong numbers
The economic downturn in the United States in recent years has had a direct negative impact on fishing tournaments across the country, but especially in the Gulf Coast region.
Marlin makes a man s dream come true
A part-time resident of Islamorada got the thrill of his life with the catch, tag and release of an estimated 1,100-pound marlin.
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Florida Fishing News - Florida angler lands record flathead catfishMilton resident Eric Auston Jr.
Florida angler lands record flathead catfish
Milton resident Eric Auston Jr. now holds the distinction of having landed the largest flathead catfish ever caught with a rod and reel in Florida waters.
2 Arrested On Stone Crab Harvesting Charges
A fishing trip in the Florida Keys led to charges for two men accused of bringing in too many stone crab claws and undersized lobsters Tuesday.
South Florida fishing report
Fishing report
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Florida Fishing News - Fishing ReportKandiss Molitor from the Juno Beach Fishing Pier on
Fishing Report
Kandiss Molitor from the Juno Beach Fishing Pier on A1A reported baitfish schools have been scarce but there has been action from big bluefish, a few scattered schools of Spanish mackerel, pompano, whiting, croakers, jack crevalles, snook and a few keeper kingfish. Nick Conomos from Anglin s Fishing Pier reported anglers fishing in the rain were catching mutton and mangrove snappers, bluefish ...
Catch of the day: Southwest Florida anglers show off the big ones: Oct. 20, 2011
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Florida lives up to the 'fishing capital' billing
Florida boldly bills itself as the "Fishing Capital of the World." Many weekend anglers, charter captains and seafood lovers will tell you the Sunshine State's $5 billion recreational fishing industry is worthy of the title.
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Florida Fishing News - Fishing the Florida Keys is Easier with Key West Big
Fishing the Florida Keys is Easier with Key West Big Fish
Provides shared charter tool and secure booking for Key West boats, Florida fishing guides and offshore charters.Key West, Florida (PRWEB) October 03, 2011 Key West Big Fish has added a shared charter, single seat feature to its popular web site. The site, http://KWBigFish.com, connects people who are interested in Florida Keys fishing with Key West charters. Features include a Florida Keys ...
Fishing Report: Mother Nature keeping many boats inshore
How mistaken I was thinking that the rainy season was over already. When you look at what we have seen on Monday and Tuesday already and more forecast for Wednesday, I guess I was mistaken.
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Florida Fishing News - Fishing Report: Mother Nature keeping many boats inshoreHow mistaken I
Fishing Report: Mother Nature keeping many boats inshore
How mistaken I was thinking that the rainy season was over already. When you look at what we have seen on Monday and Tuesday already and more forecast for Wednesday, I guess I was mistaken.
Fly fishing experts share skills through lessons offered at expo
Florida Fly Fishing Expo later this month.
Fishing the Florida Keys is Easier with Key West Big Fish
Provides shared charter tool and secure booking for Key West boats, Florida fishing guides and offshore charters.Key West, Florida (PRWEB) October 03, 2011 Key West Big Fish has added a shared charter, single seat feature to its popular web site. The site, http://KWBigFish.com, connects people who are interested in Florida Keys fishing with Key West charters. Features include a Florida Keys ...
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Florida Fishing News - Fly fishing experts share skills through lessons offered at expoFlorida
Fly fishing experts share skills through lessons offered at expo
Florida Fly Fishing Expo later this month.
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Florida Fishing News - Fishing the Florida Keys is Easier with Key West Big
Fishing the Florida Keys is Easier with Key West Big Fish
Provides shared charter tool and secure booking for Key West boats, Florida fishing guides and offshore charters.Key West, Florida (PRWEB) October 03, 2011 Key West Big Fish has added a shared charter, single seat feature to its popular web site. The site, http://KWBigFish.com, connects people who are interested in Florida Keys fishing with Key West charters. Features include a Florida Keys ...
Fly fishing experts share skills through lessons offered at expo
Florida Fly Fishing Expo later this month.
South Florida fishing report and outdoors notebook
Fishing report
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Florida Fishing News - Bill Sargent: Fly fishing experts share skills through lessons offered
Bill Sargent: Fly fishing experts share skills through lessons offered at expo
Florida Fly Fishing Expo later this month.
Florida lives up to the 'fishing capital' billing
Florida boldly bills itself as the "Fishing Capital of the World." Many weekend anglers, charter captains and seafood lovers will tell you the Sunshine State's $5 billion recreational fishing industry is worthy of the title.
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Florida Fishing News - BTW, a gr8 way to reach FWCTo make it easier
BTW, a gr8 way to reach FWC
To make it easier for people to report hunting and fishing violations, Florida's wildlife agency now can receive text messages as part of its Wildlife Alert Reward Program.
South Florida fishing report
Look for schooling bass on the main lake as well as in the grass. Capt. Alan Zaremba of Hollywood said isolated canals in the Everglades were producing anywhere from 30-60 bass a day using soft-plastic lures, topwater plugs and jerkbaits.
Captain's Corner: Improve skills with help at Florida Fly Fishing Expo
By Pat Damico, Times Correspondent Saturday, October 15, 2011 Focus on fly fishing: Want to improve your fly fishing skills? Cooler water and improving conditions have set the stage for excellent fall fishing. Want to get answers to problems that have prevented you from growing in a sport that offers many opportunities within minutes of home? Spending a day or two with some of the best fly ...
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Florida Fishing News - Fly fishing experts share skills through lessons offered at expoFlorida
Fly fishing experts share skills through lessons offered at expo
Florida Fly Fishing Expo later this month.
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Florida Fishing News - 1920s Florida-style boat to be on display at Palma Sola
1920s Florida-style boat to be on display at Palma Sola Botanical Park
MANATEE -- A replica of a 1920s Florida-style fishing boat is expected to make a splash Saturday at the 14th annual Palma Sola Botanical Park Plant, Antiques and Crafts Sale.
Catch of the day: Southwest Florida anglers show off the big ones: Oct. 13, 2011
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Florida Fishing News - 7 survive, 1 killed as Florida boat capsizesMarathon, Fla.
7 survive, 1 killed as Florida boat capsizes
Marathon, Fla. Four hours into a family fishing trip, rough waves flipped a 22-foot boat off the Florida Keys, tossing eight people overboard.
Florida lives up to the 'fishing capital' billing
Florida boldly bills itself as the "Fishing Capital of the World." Many weekend anglers, charter captains and seafood lovers will tell you the Sunshine State's $5 billion recreational fishing industry is worthy of the title.
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Florida Fishing News - South Florida fishing reportBoca Raton bass pro Don DeMott said
South Florida fishing report
Boca Raton bass pro Don DeMott said the recent cold front triggered bass to move into the grass. If you can find deeper holes in the grass, that's where you'll find the fish. The Pahokee rocks area also has bass.
Fly fishing experts share skills through lessons offered at expo
Florida Fly Fishing Expo later this month.
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Florida Fishing News - Bill Sargent: Fly fishing experts share skills through lessons offered
Bill Sargent: Fly fishing experts share skills through lessons offered at expo
Florida Fly Fishing Expo later this month.
Fishing the Florida Keys is Easier with Key West Big Fish
Provides shared charter tool and secure booking for Key West boats, Florida fishing guides and offshore charters.Key West, Florida (PRWEB) October 03, 2011 Key West Big Fish has added a shared charter, single seat feature to its popular web site. The site, http://KWBigFish.com, connects people who are interested in Florida Keys fishing with Key West charters. Features include a Florida Keys ...
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Florida Fishing News - Fishing the Florida Keys is Easier with Key West Big
Fishing the Florida Keys is Easier with Key West Big Fish
Provides shared charter tool and secure booking for Key West boats, Florida fishing guides and offshore charters.Key West, Florida (PRWEB) October 03, 2011 Key West Big Fish has added a shared charter, single seat feature to its popular web site. The site, http://KWBigFish.com, connects people who are interested in Florida Keys fishing with Key West charters. Features include a Florida Keys ...
Fly fishing experts share skills through lessons offered at expo
Florida Fly Fishing Expo later this month.
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Florida Fishing News - Trophy ShelfLatest Trophy Shelf photoFlorida lives up to the 'fishing
Trophy Shelf
Latest Trophy Shelf photo
Florida lives up to the 'fishing capital' billing
Florida boldly bills itself as the "Fishing Capital of the World." Many weekend anglers, charter captains and seafood lovers will tell you the Sunshine State's $5 billion recreational fishing industry is worthy of the title.
Bill Sargent: Fly fishing experts share skills through lessons offered at expo
Florida Fly Fishing Expo later this month.
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Florida Fishing News - Mullet run means great fishingMark Nichols uses a variety of
Mullet run means great fishing
Mark Nichols uses a variety of DOA lures to catch a variety of species For Florida anglers, the surest sign that fall has arrived is when schools of mullet flood inshore and offshore waters.
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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: Oct. 6, 2011
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Florida Fishing News - Florida reels in a keeper, Time Warner, as another big
Florida reels in a keeper, Time Warner, as another big one quietly gets away
By Robert Trigaux, Times Business Columnist Wednesday, October 5, 2011 What one Florida business incentive giveth, another Texas business incentive taketh away. This is a cautionary tale of two companies recruited by jobs-hungry states. One business is bringing jobs to Tampa Bay, lured by taxpayer incentives. Another's exiting our metro area, lured to Texas by what a coincidence! taxpayer ...
South Florida fishing report and outdoors notebook
Fishing report
Fishing Radar - Oct. 7- 8th
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 - Outdoor Notes The Miami-Dade chapter of CCA-Florida will hold its
Outdoor Notes
The Miami-Dade chapter of CCA-Florida will hold its annual banquet and auction Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Tree Top Ballroom at Jungle Island on Watson Island. Tickets cost $100 per person and include dinner and CCA membership. Call Jerry McGinley at 305-371-3835 or email jerry@admiraloil.com .
Catch of the day: Southwest Florida anglers show off the big ones: Oct. 6, 2011
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South Florida fishing report and outdoors notebook
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Florida Fishing News - Shark tale: Don't swim where you fishANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla.
Shark tale: Don't swim where you fish
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. - Hardly anyone ever gets bitten by a shark in Manatee County, protectively tucked below...
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Florida Fishing News - Shark tale: Don't swim where you fishANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla.
Shark tale: Don't swim where you fish
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. - Hardly anyone ever gets bitten by a shark in Manatee County, protectively tucked below...
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Florida Fishing News - Florida teenager lands a monster 12ft, 800lb alligator... with little
Florida teenager lands a monster 12ft, 800lb alligator... with little more than a puny fishing rod (and a load of ...
Professional gamblers would not have put their money on Florida teenager Tim Stroh coming out on top in his latest Friday-night fight. The 19-year-old college student has a wiry frame, stands 6ft 3in and weighs 160lb.
Daily News Quiz: October 2, 2011
Questions from recent stories and people in the Daily News
Florida Fishing Radar - Sept 30th & Oct 1st
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 - Daily News Quiz: October 2, 2011Questions from recent stories and
Daily News Quiz: October 2, 2011
Questions from recent stories and people in the Daily News
Our trip to the Cow Pattie Pits
A couple of years ago the men's senior class at Lake Shipp Baptist Church decided to take a day to go bank fishing at Tenoroc. We had a great time, caught some fish, met some nice people with the Florida Fish & Game Commission. Now we are again in the planning stage but even though we liked Tenoroc we thought maybe a change of venue would be nice for this group.
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Florida Fishing News - South Florida fishing reportBass fishing has been a little tougher
South Florida fishing report
Bass fishing has been a little tougher unless you can find some schooling fish. The best bass bite in the Everglades has been at the north end of Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, where a number of big fish have been caught.
Lake Bryant ramp updated, free to use
The only boat ramp open to the public with access to Lake Bryant near Ocklawaha is open again, and now it's free thanks to a deal between a landowner and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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Florida Fishing News - FISHING REPORTCaptain Nick Stanczyk from the charter boat BNM out
FISHING REPORT
Captain Nick Stanczyk from the charter boat BNM out of Bud N Mary s Marina in Islamorada fished Navy pilot John White and his wife Pamela , both from New York, and caught a 28-pound wahoo and more than 15 dolphins before dropping a dolphin belly to the bottom in 1,600 feet of water and then fought and landed a 455-pound swordfish on conventional tackle that took more than five hours to land.
New York man catches 205-kg swordfish
A New York man reeled in a 205-kilogram swordfish on the weekend off the Florida Keys.