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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
The Naples Daily News and naplesnews.com are showcasing fishing photos from throughout the region. Anyone can submit a photo for inclusion.
After-school program teaches fishing, life lessons
A former building contractor in Palm Beach County turns his passion for fishing into a program that teaches children fishing and boating skills plus a lot more.
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Florida Fishing News - Florida fishing trip plannerWhile the Florida coast is more famous
Florida fishing trip planner
While the Florida coast is more famous for spring break, the prime time for inshore saltwater is November through June. From now until Spring Break, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area is uncrowded. Rooms are plentiful and rates are very competitive. Gary Garth and I stayed in a beachfront condo at the Ram Sea Resort. Our condo was clean, spacious and fully appointed, including free wi-fi ...
New shark fishing limits set for Florida waters
The harvesting of some sharks will be prohibited in Florida state waters in 2012.
Top angling authorities to teach class in January
South Florida anglers who want to sharpen their fish-catching skills for everything from snook to sailfish will want to mark down Jan. 28, 2012, on their calendars.
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Florida Fishing News - Florida Panhandle Spends BP Money On Christmas Displays and Senior
Florida Panhandle Spends BP Money On Christmas Displays and Senior Citizen Proms
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. Sports towels and fleece blankets. A poker tournament. A $1 million Christmas display. A prom for senior citizens. BP gas card giveaways. A "most deserving mom" contest. And advertising, lots of advertising.
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Florida Fishing News - Made In U.S.A. Makes a Comeback With Reprise of Storied
Made In U.S.A. Makes a Comeback With Reprise of Storied Tackle Maker
The Return of the Florida Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Company.Miami, FL, USA (PRWEB) October 2, 2010 It has been more than 35 years since the Florida Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Company of St. Petersburg, Florida, one of the Southeast's leading manufacturers of fishing tackle, shuttered its doors. In 1974, after five decades of management by the Reynolds family, the company could no longer ...
Florida fishing trip planner
While the Florida coast is more famous for spring break, the prime time for inshore saltwater is November through June. From now until Spring Break, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area is uncrowded. Rooms are plentiful and rates are very competitive. Gary Garth and I stayed in a beachfront condo at the Ram Sea Resort. Our condo was clean, spacious and fully appointed, including free wi-fi ...
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Florida Fishing News - Florida fishing trip plannerWhile the Florida coast is more famous
Florida fishing trip planner
While the Florida coast is more famous for spring break, the prime time for inshore saltwater is November through June. From now until Spring Break, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area is uncrowded. Rooms are plentiful and rates are very competitive. Gary Garth and I stayed in a beachfront condo at the Ram Sea Resort. Our condo was clean, spacious and fully appointed, including free wi-fi ...
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Florida Fishing News - South Florida fishing report"We've been fishing every day, but it's
South Florida fishing report
"We've been fishing every day, but it's been rough," said Capt. Skip Dana of the Helen S and Fish City Pride drift boats at Hillsboro Inlet. Anglers caught a handful of yellowtail snappers and a few groupers. Private boats had a few sailfish and dolphin. Capt. Chip Sheehan of Chips Ahoy said some dolphin were biting off Boynton Beach Inlet and some sailfish were caught to the north, but most ...
Dolphin still plentiful in cool weather
You almost can t tell it s December in South Florida by the abundant dolphin fishing from the Keys through Palm Beach.
Catch of the Day: Southwest Florida anglers show off the big ones
The Naples Daily News and naplesnews.com are showcasing fishing photos from throughout the region. Anyone can submit a photo for inclusion.
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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
The Naples Daily News and naplesnews.com are showcasing fishing photos from throughout the region. Anyone can submit a photo for inclusion.
Florida fishing trip planner
While the Florida coast is more famous for spring break, the prime time for inshore saltwater is November through June. From now until Spring Break, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area is uncrowded. Rooms are plentiful and rates are very competitive. Gary Garth and I stayed in a beachfront condo at the Ram Sea Resort. Our condo was clean, spacious and fully appointed, including free wi-fi ...
Holiday fishing tourney for kids in Wellington on Saturday
Holiday fishing tourney for kids in Wellington on Saturday
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Florida Fishing News - Fishing reportCaptain Chris Johnson of SeaSquared charters out of Marathon
Fishing report
Captain Chris Johnson of SeaSquared charters out of Marathon reported Spanish mackerel are big and thick in eight to 12 feet of water in Florida Bay. Anglers Clifford Kemp and Larry Harris from North Carolina found that out when they landed more than 20 large Spanish mackerel while fishing with live shrimp.
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Florida Fishing News - Cool, blustery weather doesn t have to curtail fishing activityChallenging weather
Cool, blustery weather doesn t have to curtail fishing activity
Challenging weather conditions in late fall in South Florida can be overcome if you know where and how to fish in Biscayne Bay.
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Florida Fishing News - Florida fishing trip plannerWhile the Florida coast is more famous
Florida fishing trip planner
While the Florida coast is more famous for spring break, the prime time for inshore saltwater is November through June. From now until Spring Break, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area is uncrowded. Rooms are plentiful and rates are very competitive. Gary Garth and I stayed in a beachfront condo at the Ram Sea Resort. Our condo was clean, spacious and fully appointed, including free wi-fi ...
Florida's Fort De Soto Park a winter wonderland for fishing fans
Capt. Jason Stock nursed his skiff within casting distance of the "bomb hole," then checked to make sure the rest of his armada was in position. We weren't. Steve Putbrese and Bill AuCoin were fishing from kayaks and lagging behind....
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Florida Fishing News - Florida fishing trip plannerWhile the Florida coast is more famous
Florida fishing trip planner
While the Florida coast is more famous for spring break, the prime time for inshore saltwater is November through June. From now until Spring Break, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area is uncrowded. Rooms are plentiful and rates are very competitive. Gary Garth and I stayed in a beachfront condo at the Ram Sea Resort. Our condo was clean, spacious and fully appointed, including free wi-fi ...
Dolphin still plentiful in cool weather
You almost can t tell it s December in South Florida by the abundant dolphin fishing from the Keys through Palm Beach.
Inside the Conservancy Wildlife Clinic: Hooks, hawks and help
A double crested cormorant and a red shouldered hawk were among the 36 animals admitted to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic this past week.
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Florida Fishing News - Dolphin still plentiful in cool weatherYou almost can t tell it s
Dolphin still plentiful in cool weather
You almost can t tell it s December in South Florida by the abundant dolphin fishing from the Keys through Palm Beach.
Inside the Conservancy Wildlife Clinic: Hooks, hawks and help
A double crested cormorant and a red shouldered hawk were among the 36 animals admitted to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic this past week.
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Florida Fishing News - Dolphin still plentiful in cool weatherYou almost can t tell it s
Dolphin still plentiful in cool weather
You almost can t tell it s December in South Florida by the abundant dolphin fishing from the Keys through Palm Beach.
Faces of Courage provides serious fun for seriously ill kids
Happy noises of children including those battling cancer or other serious ailments - rang through the air of Rotary's Camp Florida.
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Florida Fishing News - Faces of Courage provides serious fun for seriously ill kidsHappy
Faces of Courage provides serious fun for seriously ill kids
Happy noises of children including those battling cancer or other serious ailments - rang through the air of Rotary's Camp Florida.
South Florida fishing report
Capt. Skip Dana of the Helen S and Fish City Pride drift boats at Hillsboro Inlet said sailfish were biting in 100-160 feet and dolphin were in 150-250 feet. Dana expects excellent fishing for both species over the weekend. Keeper groupers were biting on wrecks and some mutton and yellowtail snappers and cobias also were caught.
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Florida Fishing News - Three Margate teens praised after rescuing drowning boyThree South Florida
Three Margate teens praised after rescuing drowning boy
Three South Florida teenagers are being hailed as heroes for saving a 3-year-old boy who fell into a backyard canal.
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Florida Fishing News - South Florida fishing reportCapt. Skip Dana of the Helen S
South Florida fishing report
Capt. Skip Dana of the Helen S and Fish City Pride drift boats at Hillsboro Inlet said sailfish were biting in 100-160 feet and dolphin were in 150-250 feet. Dana expects excellent fishing for both species over the weekend. Keeper groupers were biting on wrecks and some mutton and yellowtail snappers and cobias also were caught.
Water stewardship economic driver
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is up to its neck in financial woes, and while severe cutbacks are necessary, Gov. Rick Scott and lawmakers should be prepared to throw a lifeline. Its stewardship is critical to the state's economic growth.
Catch of the Day: Southwest Florida anglers show off the big ones
The Naples Daily News and naplesnews.com are showcasing fishing photos from throughout the region. Anyone can submit a photo for inclusion.
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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
The Naples Daily News and naplesnews.com are showcasing fishing photos from throughout the region. Anyone can submit a photo for inclusion.
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Florida Fishing News - Tougher rules hit fishermen, industry hardTravis Palladeno, a veteran charter
Tougher rules hit fishermen, industry hard
Travis Palladeno, a veteran charter fishing captain on Florida's Gulf Coast, flips through his appointment book and bemoans the blank pages. Restrictions on some of the most popular and tasty sport fish are so strict right now, fewer people want to go out.
Duval anglers rally against federal fishing regulations
An overflow crowd of about 250 people packed Dick's Wings on Beach Boulevard Tuesday night as the Recreational Fishing Alliance staged a rally to plot political strategies to opposing increasing regulations on saltwater fishing.
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Florida Fishing News - Group: Spend oil spill fines on restorationNews Service of Florida:
Group: Spend oil spill fines on restoration
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Tougher rules hit fishermen, industry hard
Travis Palladeno, a veteran charter fishing captain on Florida's Gulf Coast, flips through his appointment book and bemoans the blank pages. Restrictions on some of the most popular and tasty sport fish are so strict right now, fewer people want to go out.
South Florida fishing report
Captain Jeff Legutki of Anglers Addiction Guide Service out of Naples reported anglers are experiencing some of the best redfish action in the past 20 years in the Ten Thousand Island area. Anglers are sight fishing and landing up to 13 redfish on fly a day, and other anglers are scoring big numbers of redfish on soft plastics. Bait and snook are still available as well as a few late-season ...
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Florida Fishing News - South Florida fishing reportCaptain Jeff Legutki of Anglers Addiction Guide
South Florida fishing report
Captain Jeff Legutki of Anglers Addiction Guide Service out of Naples reported anglers are experiencing some of the best redfish action in the past 20 years in the Ten Thousand Island area. Anglers are sight fishing and landing up to 13 redfish on fly a day, and other anglers are scoring big numbers of redfish on soft plastics. Bait and snook are still available as well as a few late-season ...
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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
The Naples Daily News and naplesnews.com are showcasing fishing photos from throughout the region. Anyone can submit a photo for inclusion.
Florida approves shark protections
Florida wildlife managers approved a ground-breaking shark protection measure on Wednesday that will make it illegal for anglers fishing state waters to keep tiger sharks or three species of hammerheads.
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Florida Fishing News - South Florida outdoors upcoming events Help celebrate the 100th anniversary
South Florida outdoors upcoming events
Help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Overseas Railroad through the Florida Keys at the Pigeon Key Flagler Centennial Fishing Tournament, Friday-Saturday in Marathon. Target species are snapper, grouper, mackerel, cobia and amberjack. A top prize of $2,500 will be awarded. Entry fee is $160 per angler. Visit www.pigeonkey.net/events.html.
South Florida fishing report
Captain Jeff Legutki of Anglers Addiction Guide Service out of Naples reported anglers are experiencing some of the best redfish action in the past 20 years in the Ten Thousand Island area. Anglers are sight fishing and landing up to 13 redfish on fly a day, and other anglers are scoring big numbers of redfish on soft plastics. Bait and snook are still available as well as a few late-season ...
Bob McNally's Outdoors Outlook
Baby, it's cold outside. Windy, too, and while there's some great fishing available on a number of fronts, timing is excellent for striped and hybrid-striped bass in the lower St. Johns River.
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Florida Fishing News - Fishing ReportCaptain Jimmy David on the charter boat L&H out
Fishing Report
Captain Jimmy David on the charter boat L&H out of Crandon Park Marina reported a hot sailfish bite is taking place offshore of Key Biscayne in 110 to 160 feet of water. Sailfish were feeding on ballyhoo and threadfin herring on a recent day charter on the L&H with north winds. The Diaz family released 22 sailfish and landed 25 dolphins, one wahoo, grouper and kingfish.
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Florida Fishing News - Bob McNally's Outdoors OutlookBaby, it's cold outside. Windy, too, and
Bob McNally's Outdoors Outlook
Baby, it's cold outside. Windy, too, and while there's some great fishing available on a number of fronts, timing is excellent for striped and hybrid-striped bass in the lower St. Johns River.
3 days in Eleuthera fulfills fishing, diving wish list
There s bountiful fishing and exquisite diving within easy reach on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera.
High court upholds death sentence for teen's killer
The Florida Supreme Court today upheld the conviction and death sentence of Phillup Alan Partin, the man convicted in 2008 of killing 16-year-old Joshan Ashbrook.
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Florida Fishing News - Gifts with class: Lessons from South Florida masters truly keep
Gifts with class: Lessons from South Florida masters truly keep on giving
Life-enriching lessons truly keep on giving