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| | |  | | This week’s article is not intended to be political in it’s nature, but unintentionally, it may drift that way. So please — pay that drift no mind. Stay focused on those small and not-so-small nautical creatures that have thrilled our fishing exploits on warm summer days and built our dreams on cold winter nights. The basic premise is simple and complete; the conservation and perpetuation of all the species in the marine environments that inhabit the waters of the United States belong to us. We, primarily if we fish either commercially or recreationally, are the ultimate stakeholders of the resource. More | | 
| | | | | | More fishing reports and articles: | | | Come out of your shell It might be almost too hot to fish, but one saltwater pursuit is sure to keep you and your family cool. The bay scallop season opens Wednesday and continues through Sept. 10, and the way most scallop lovers capture these tasty treats is to get right down there in the water with them. Snorkeling for scallops has been a favorite pastime for generations of west coast children. The swimming shellfish are typically found in water 4 to 8 feet deep, | | Fishing around Disney World Many of our site visitors plan Florida vacations including a pit stop at Walt Disney World. And for visiting bass fishing enthusiasts there are five superb bass lakes within easy driving distance of the Magic Kingdom. It's doubtful we'll find such a relatively small vicinage doing so many big things anywhere in the nation to provide a quality fishing experience for residents and visitors than in the Orlando area. | | | If it’s small and spins, it’ll catch fish If you like freshwater fishing, you can’t go wrong with spinners. They are generally small enough to fit into the mouth of everything from bluegill to speckled perch to bass to catfish. Some of the spinner blades are rounded, some long and slender, and the various shapes and sizes make them turn more easily, less easily or with vibration. An in-line spinner made by Capt. Doc Lee saved me the other day on the Upper Manatee River. | | A Redfishing Trip to Remember Over the years there are a few fishing adventures that trigger some great memories. One of them occurred in the mid 90s in the productive environs of Charlotte Harbor. My host that day was one of the top Boca Grande/Charlotte Harbor fishing guides, Captain Chris Mitchell. Making the mandatory bait stop, Chris had a bit of difficulty locating the size and quantity of live pilchards required for working those pristine back bay areas. |
| | Ways to make kayaking, snook fishing much easier for all Many South Florida paddlers transport their kayaks on the roofs of cars or in the beds of pickup trucks. But securing a 50- to 90-pound kayak to the top of an SUV by yourself can be too much like extreme powerlifting. | | Grunters Anyone who has caught more than few spotted seatrout has noticed that some of them emit loud croaks after being caught. All of the hundreds of members of the drum family found worldwide produce sound during spawning season. | | | Giant tarpon are out there Catching a fish bigger than you are might seem like an impossible dream to many, but right now throughout the Bay area, savvy anglers are doing just that on a daily basis, often in water only a few hundred yards off the beach. | | The jig rules! After eons of fishing, I have come to the conclusion that my all-time favorite lure type is the common jig. They are inexpensive, come in an appealing assortment of colors, sizes and shapes, and the darned things really catch the heck out of fish | | | Rules for Snapper, Grouper, Changing The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council met this week in Stuart to decide whether or not to close red snapper season for six months or even a year. | | Fishing The Chassahowitzka River I really enjoy getting away from the crowds and exploring new territory. My fellow Tampa Bay Fly Fishing Club buddy and I were going to meet the next day to fish a local river | | | Locals in Tampa Bay area have plenty of outdoors options during summer Summer is just around the corner. The snowbirds have left. The rains have returned, and it's time for the locals to play. | | Why Don’t More People Fly Fish? One of the comments frequently heard when discussing fly fishing with either a group or an individual is represented by the title of this article. “Why don’t more people fly fish?” | | | Giant tarpon are out there Catching a fish bigger than you are might seem like an impossible dream to many, but right now throughout the Bay area, savvy anglers are doing just that on a daily basis, often in water only a few hundred yards off the beach. | | Boat Protection During Hurricane Season It’s time to think about the “what if” regarding hurricane season and our area. The question for many Floridians who live near the coast on both sides of the state is just how intense this year’s hurricane season will be |
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