Grand Bahama Island is a 90-mile-long strip of low-lying land 56 miles east of Palm Beach and 85 miles northeast of Miami. For fly fishermen, it’s an easy and wonderful bonefish destination. I have spent a lot of time there in the years past.
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We dodged a bullet, but hurricane season is far from over. We should expect to experience some rain and wind events. How do we deal with them?
I thought maybe I noticed it last week, but I wasn’t really sure. Then this week I was positive: My lawn’s summer growth is slowing.
We are approaching one of my personal favorite times of the year. The period from the end of September through October might be the best time …
Missy and I have been wanting to upgrade our RV for a bit. I know I’ve been talking about it for over a year now. But it never seemed like we …
Last year, federal fisheries regulators raised the king mackerel bag limit from two to three. We were told the reason was the stock was being …
I’m sure you’ve heard people complaining that Florida has only two seasons: Summer and spring. While there is a little bit of truth to that — …
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Grand Bahama Island is a 90-mile-long strip of low-lying land 56 miles east of Palm Beach and 85 miles northeast of Miami. For fly fishermen, …
We often talk to anglers convinced they have to find deep water to catch big fish. This belief often leads to buying heavy tackle and expensiv…
By early September in Florida, humans begin to wilt under the prolonged heat, humidity and rainfall and start thinking about the upcoming fall…
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The dreaded month of September has arrived. Well, it’s dreaded if you’re in a business that’s seasonal, and of course that includes most busin…
“There ain’t nothing to this. Just haul back on that trigger and it goes bang.” Well, that’s the way it works — kinda, sorta. The way you pull…
Last weekend, I fished behind my house and saw another fun fish to catch cruising past my dock: A jack crevalle. Jacks are very strong and put…
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If you fish, you probably have favorite spots. And, human nature being what it is, you probably feel some degree of territoriality about those…
Hi, Josh! I have a question about buzzards/vultures. In the afternoon I notice they fly very high up — they look like specks in the sky. Are t…
As I’m assembling this week’s magazine, I’m also watching the forecast for Hurricane Dorian. By the time you read this, we’ll both know how th…
Being neutrally buoyant allows fish to minimize the energy expenditure required to stay at a particular depth to feed, hide, reproduce or migr…
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Labor Day weekend is here, and I’m sure a lot of you have plans to spend a good chunk of it on the boat. Not me, buddy. I’m not a fan of big c…
We don’t see beneath the surface very well, so our view of the underwater world is pretty limited. As a result, we can never really be certain…
We all know the fishing isn’t as good as it used to be. But how much do we understand about why our fish and fishing have changed? Are we will…
It’s a fairly common question: What’s the best lure for catching snook, or redfish, or trout, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera? Usually the ans…
What is the love affair we have with flamingos? These long-legged, coral-hued birds are adored all over the world, even by people who normally…
This underused launch near the south end of Lemon Bay is one that should be on your list. It offers protection from northeast winds along with…
If you have been out fishing the Charlotte Harbor area lately, then I’m assuming you have seen some action and caught some fish. Fishing has b…
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For me, a good day of fishing is one that ends with the boat still floating and everyone healthy and relatively happy. But that doesn’t mean I…
Over this past year, I have found more bass than ever while practicing for tournaments. Outside of one tournament when I was waiting for my ne…
Over the years, I have written a couple of columns about securing your boat from theft. We’re going to talk about it again because it has hit …
Well, what did you expect when it rained for two weeks straight? As I write this, the Peace River stands a touch above 14 feet at Arcadia — th…
“Why are there so many rabbits in my neighborhood?” It’s a question that’s been showing up with increasing frequency over the last couple year…
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Pinfish have got to be one of the top live baits for use in Charlotte Harbor. Part of this is the fact that they’re everywhere: On the grassfl…
Our country is a pacesetter in many global industries, but we’re not among the world’s leaders in the building of commercial sea-going ships. …
I was pleased to be able to make the annual Key West trip with my brothers this year. My youngest brother gets a deal and it allows the three …
In the field of law enforcement or armed security guard service, the legal “duty to train” is well established in case law. The courts have lo…
The Coreopsis genus includes 45 species of wildflowers in North America. There are 15 species in Florida, 11 of which are considered native. T…
By JoEllen Wilson
Being a fishing guide has its ups and downs. Fortunately for me, there have been way more ups than downs during my tenure as a captain. I feel…
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I was on the phone talking to my Grannie about Florida history while writing this column. My family is from Hardee County, and DeSoto before that.
Did you know there are more than 800 fish species in the world that can purposefully make sounds? Fish make sounds for many reasons, including…
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I have been emphatically reminded lately of the importance of trailer and vehicle maintenance, and I’m not talking about changing your oil. Ge…
There is nothing more fun than getting those violent strikes that almost rip the rod out of your end. Getting into a bunch of aggressive bass …
Last week, a joint project of the Coastal Conservation Association, Duke Energy and FWC released 10,000 juvenile redfish in Placida. The fish …
By Elaine Allen-Emrich
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Most anglers today understand the importance of catch and release. The conservation message has become deeply embedded into our minds, which i…
I spend a little time in the outdoors, both afoot and afloat. In a handful of decades of mucking around out in nature, I’ve encountered variou…
To survive as fishermen, we need to remain positive and optimistic. Like most of you, I’m extremely concerned about our water quality and fish…
To the uninitiated, summer in Florida might be perceived as just a hot, sweaty dash from one air-conditioned space to another. This is an unfo…
For beginning birders, just identifying what they spot can be challenging enough. But once your eye becomes accustomed to what it sees, silhou…
