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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.