No, there’s not a typo in my headline. In fact, this technology is so cool, you really should continue to read. With all the bad press about algae, we often forget that it really can be beneficial. In fact, algae are responsible for much of the air we breathe, and they form the base of the f…
I don’t know about everyone who owns an RV, but I am truly a creature of comfort. I want to have the things I like available, no matter what I…
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Scores of dolphins have died along Florida’s southwest coast due to the red tide bloom in the past year, federal research…
No, there’s not a typo in my headline. In fact, this technology is so cool, you really should continue to read. With all the bad press about a…
Recently someone asked me if I had a good recipe for gator chowder. I thought to myself, “I have been cooking for years and never put those tw…
For most people, the beach is a place for sun, sand and surf. But when you look at from a naturalist’s perspective, it’s a unique and specific…
Since I’ve been running WaterLine for 10 years, I often assume that I have some sort of rapport with our readership. I feel like we kind of kn…
I recently had one of those “major milestone” birthdays — one of the ones with a zero on the end of the number. I’d rather not say which one, …
Bonnethead sharks deserve more respect than they get. Maybe it’s the name. I guess it is kind of girly. Would they seem more like real sharks …
In the world of firearms, suppressors or silencers are the great taboo — and, at the same time, the Holy Grail of things that are fun and way …
Bird nests are just as varied as the birds that build them. They come in many shapes and sizes. Some birds go to extremes when planning and bu…
The concept of assisting the recovery of fish stocks has been around a long time. It’s been discussed, studied and thoroughly researched. In f…
One might think that nature would not lie, but it can sometimes be difficult to discern truth from what is essentially falsehood in nature. Th…
Millions of Americans will enjoy the day as we celebrate the birth of our nation, and many Southwest Floridians will take advantage of the hol…
It’s good to see that our paper is addressing local water issues better.
How about a quick history refresher with a few Fourth of July facts? In 1775, people in New England began fighting the British for their indep…
If you were going to create the ideal boat for fishing Charlotte Harbor and Southwest Florida’s inshore waters, what would it look like? In th…
Over the past three weeks, the average high temperature in Southwest Florida has been about 94 degrees. Even for a Florida summer, that’s hot.…
This press release from the Florida DEP showed up in my email on Monday:
One of the frustrations of fishing in heavy cover is getting hung up, or having your bait get stuck and needing to free it constantly. This ha…
Over the years, favorite launch areas come and go as the fishing evolves in one area or another. Hurricane Irma made some changes around here …
I wanted to write about something a little different this month. No, not the Democratic debates. I figured I would talk about something that m…
Surface waters provide a huge, but nearly featureless, place for fish to live. In bottom waters, there’s vegetation like seagrass and mangrove…
Mother Nature employs many different reproductive strategies. Most mammal species produce very small numbers of young, often just one at a tim…
When we initially bought our RV, we looked at a few things. We thought we knew what we were getting. But after owning one for a while, it has …
I bet most of you have a cabinet in your kitchen full of dried spices, and I bet you have some duplicates just like I do. I, too, will go the …
During the winter and spring, shrimp are the most popular bait for Southwest Florida saltwater anglers. Shrimp are plentiful and large at that…
Did you ever look at someone and wonder how they can possibly survive, considering how stupid they are? I feel that way every time I see a mou…
Florida is supposed to have lots of grass, but not like we have now. Seagrasses are necessary for natural habitats. Lawn grasses are a problem.
By Delsabriana Gonzalez, FWC
Provided by BoatUS
“Get your medical marijuana card here!” You may have seen signs like this popping up all over the area. All over the state of Florida, in fact…
Dog days bright and clear indicate a happy year — but when accompanied by rain, for better times our hopes are vain.
In just a few days, a whole bunch of new shark regulations are scheduled to take effect in Florida. Here are the new rules, which take effect …
Some fishermen seem to believe that everyone has joined the superbraid revolution and left monofilament line for dead, a relic of the unenligh…
Wind and rain slowed us all down last week. Day after day of southwest winds restricted boating last week. Several mornings we dealt with rain…
I tie flies, but, I don’t consider myself a fly-tyer. I will tie out of necessity when I have absolutely nothing else that I can distract myse…
With a little breeze and some shade, kayak fishing in the heat of a summer day can be comfortable. Shade is the main issue for anglers as well…
Summer has arrived with a bang, and there’s a lot going on this time of year. For one, you have to watch out for the storms. It’s most likely …
I thought it was kind of amusing, but I don’t think anyone else who was aboard at the time saw the humor in the cloud of acrid white smoke whi…
Many years back, I noticed birds swiping their beaks on feeder poles or branches. I thought at that time they were cleaning their beaks. I was…
It has been quite some time since I have thrown a buzzbait. Years ago, I used to use them quite extensively — but ever since I discovered swim…
Do you have a fishing buddy? Maybe you have a bunch. If you do, you’re lucky. It’s tough to find someone you want to share outdoor adventures with.
If you’ve been enjoying the clear waters of Charlotte Harbor, brace yourself for some bad news. We’re about done with that for the year. Our a…
the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
A word of advice: If you see a sandhill crane colt that appears to be separated from its family, and you choose to capture it, be prepared for…
What is an American red snapper? I don’t know if there’s any difference between a red snapper in Mexican waters or in American waters. Seems l…
After a while, we all tend to get a little bored shooting holes in the same old silhouette targets. There are some fun little variations you c…
The common snook (Centropomus undecimalis) is one of five snook species found in Florida, and the only one we see here in Southwest Florida no…
One day it’s up and then we go down the next. Welcome to fishing.
I received a little surprise when I got home yesterday: Our daughter Lynsy was finishing up her first summer class in college and coming home …
I still don’t know how he did it. How did my dad ever find the time to work an incredible number of hours managing and growing his business so…
