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Over the past 30 years, I've spent more time on or under the water than on land. An avid angler, scuba diver and boater, I've traveled from one end of Florida to the other with one goal: to be on the water, every day.

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State Hosts Meeting for Tarpon Anglers
November 20, 2009

Florida has made great strides in tarpon management in recent years, thanks to ground-breaking research by state biologists who have learned how to track the silver king of gamefish.

But researchers rely on average anglers like ... more

College Bass Fishing Comes to Orlando
November 18, 2009

Florida could be the greatest state in the country when it comes to college sports. Football, baseball, basketball...we have got it all. Now you can add bass fishing to the list.

On Nov. 21-22, the ... more

Sailfish Season Set to Start in the Florida Keys
November 16, 2009

December marks the traditional start of Florida's sailfish season. When the winter wind blows, the sailfish start to bite, but anglers need not worry, for these world-class billfish can often be caught well within sight of ... more

Manatees Moving toward Warm Water Refuges
November 12, 2009

With fall in the air, manatees are once again on the move. These gentle sea cows have begun their annual migration to their wintering grounds in Southeast and Southwest Florida.

On many state waterways, ... more

Florida Sportsman Show Hits Orlando
November 08, 2009

People often ask me the secret to catching fish. If they want a one word answer, I tell them "luck." If they want more detailed information, I tell them they will need to spend at least ... more

Beach Fishing Red Hot for Spanish and King Mackerel
November 06, 2009

November is a great month to be a fishermen in Florida. You can stroll out along most beaches, Gulf or Atlantic Coast, and catch Spanish Mackerel. These open-ocean predators are cruising close to ... more

Super Bowl of Inshore Fishing Set for Islamorada
November 04, 2009
The best anglers in the world, 40 men and women who are the top in of their sport, will meet in Islamorada in the Florida Keys next year for the International Game Fish Association Inshore ... more
Okeechobee to Host Season Opener
November 02, 2009

The FLW Outdoors tour, one of the nation’s leading bass fishing tournament series, will kick off the New Year with an event on Lake Okeechobee, Jan. 27-30.

Lake Okeechobee, Florida’s most famous bass fishing ... more

Spotted Sea Trout Season Closes in the Southern Half of the States
October 31, 2009

Spotted sea trout are sometimes called the "everyman's fish." That's because when you start saltwater fishing in Florida, Cynoscian nebulosus is the first sportfish you will try to catch.

Sea trout are found throughout the state and feed ... more

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Draws Crowds This Weekend
October 29, 2009

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opens today for the 50th straight year with more than $3 billion worth of boats, yachts, and the latest in marine electronics and equipment. The Fort Lauderdale Show ... more

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Shuttle to Key West
Asked by Dory Beatrice on November 20, 2009
Q: Do you know of any hydroplane service from Sanibel Island or Fort Myers to the Keys?
A: There is a shuttle from Fort Myers Beach, Marco Island and Key West. There are several high-speed catamarans that make the trip, ...read more
Cruising the coast of Florida
Asked by Jennifer on November 06, 2009
Q: My husband and I would like to visit FL next year. Is it possible to rent a small boat and cruise the coastline of FL? What would it cost to rent a small boat for 2-3 days?
A: Florida has dozens of great places to rent boats. But when you say you want to rent a small boat, ...read more
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