Angler Recognition Revisited
Have you ever heard of an angler that doesn’t want to brag about a big catch? Okay, so fishermen (and women) have been known to exaggerate a bit. The big one that got away has become synonymous with “a...
View ArticleFWC, DEP, DACS enhance service to Floridians
On July 1, officers and staff from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services (DACS) will be combined with the Florida Fish and Wildlife...
View ArticleRed Snapper Season Extended
NOAA Fisheries Service announces that the closure date for the Gulf of Mexico recreational red snapper season is being extended six days. The new closure time is 12:01 a.m. local time, July 17, 2012....
View ArticleLike the Tarpon Challenge
Visit the FGA/FWC Tarpon Challenge Facebook page and "Like" it. The prize packages are growing. http://www.facebook.com/SpiritOfTarponDnaChallenge Any size, anywhere. Remember, the first 300 new...
View ArticleCapt. Budd Neviaser 1934 - 2012
The Florida Guides Association (FGA) has lost a valued friend and supporter. Capt. Budd Neviaser was the first, and to this point, the only person to serve FGA as its East Coast Vice President. He...
View ArticleEthanol E15 process marches on despite boating/fishing industry opposition
Regardless of the numerous studies showing the problems associated with ethanol and marine engines the process of marketing the E15 blend marches forward. The Environmental Protection Agency recently...
View ArticleFlorida Fish Busters’ Bulletin August 2012
ICAST and Uncle Homer’s Legacy The largest sport-fishing industry tradeshow in the world was held in Orlando last month. The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better...
View ArticleIn Pursuit of Grass Carp
I've just wasted yet another morning trying to catch one of the elusive grass carp of Cherokee Ridge, a golf course community south of Huntsville, Alabama. And as yet, after weeks of trying every fly...
View ArticleWhy We Fish
A golfer pointed out to me the other day that my fishing in the course ponds made no sense, since I release every fish I catch anyway. I pointed out to him that I had yet to see a golfer eat a golf...
View ArticleSeptember 2012 Fishing Outlook- East Central Florida
As the hurricane season diminishes along the Indian River Lagoon Coast of Florida, anglers welcome the arrival of September with hot and humid days, and say goodbye to the summer as September exits on...
View ArticleFGA Adds New Member Benefit
Guide Listing in Tourism Publication FLORIDA : Fishing and Boating by Florida Sports / VISIT FLORIDA The FGA is happy to announce its guide members will be listed in the upcoming Winter/Spring edition...
View ArticleBlack Bass Management Plan—First Year Results
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is proud to announce that its year-old Black Bass Management Plan is moving forward and producing some remarkable results. Implementation of...
View ArticleEast Coast Fishing Forecast - October, 2012
Shorter days and cooler nights are sure signs fall is in the air on the Indian River Lagoon Coast of Florida. Another sure sign is the waves of baitfish working their way south through the lagoons and...
View ArticleFlorida Fish Busters’ Bulletin - November 2012
The ‘if only,’ ‘got one’ and the future of TrophyCatch On Oct. 1, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) kicked off the new TrophyCatch program to reward anglers for catching,...
View ArticleEast Coast Fishing Outlook - November
November on the Indian River Lagoon Coast of Florida sets the stage for some of the best fishing experienced all year by Florida east coast anglers. Our early cold snap will drop water temperatures...
View ArticleTreasure Coast Fishing Forecast
Sitting here this morning watching the latest on Hurricane Sandy and it looks like the end of October will be unfishable to say the least. The beaches will take a beating again, so be very careful if...
View ArticleNew Tarpon DNA Promotion
Tarpon anglers can win a pair of Guideline Eyegear sunglassesThere is only one month left in the DNA Sampling Challenge. In order to encourage anglers to take samples in December and have them...
View ArticleTreasure Coast Fishing Forecast - December
Here it is December already and the Holidays are almost upon us. Where has this year gone? I must say it has been a great year for fishing all along the Treasure Coast. Both inshore and offshore have...
View ArticleFlorida Fish Busters’ Bulletin-December
Holiday gifts for the nature loverHoliday season is upon us. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or simply enjoy having a few days off to celebrate with family and friends, coming up...
View ArticleEast Coast Fishing Forecast - December
Inshore, both redfish and sea trout will remain in the skinny water as long as the water temperatures stay warm. Inshore fishing is best once the sun warms the water a bit, so sleep in and enjoy a...
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