Fishing and Boating
Our Fishing and Boating expert, Capt. Tommy Thompson, will tell you where the best fishing spots are, what’s biting, and tips on making your fishing and boating trips an exciting adventure!
Kevin’s Redtrout Shootout, Wakulla County, May 30, 2015
It’s back! The Kevin’s Fine Outdoor Gear & Apparel Redtrout Shootout will take place May 30, 2015. Cash rewards will be paid out to the top 10 teams weighing in the heaviest combined weight of (1) redfish and (1) spotted seatrout. With an entry fee of $75.00 per angler and a guaranteed cash purse, you …
BoatUS Advises “K.I.S.S.” Principle for Safe Boating Week May 16-22, 2015
Here’s some excellent advice from the BoatUS Foundation: ANNAPOLIS, Md., – May 16-22 is National Safe Boating week, reminding anyone who spends their time on the water to think about ways they’ll have a great summer and avoid any chance of becoming US Coast Guard statistic. The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water …
Newly-Renovated and Ready for 2015 Scallop Season: “The Shacks at Sea Hag Marina” in Steinhatchee, FL.
It’s taken a couple of years, but the “Shacks” at the Sea Hag Marina have been renovated, repainted and repaired to a state rivaling almost all the other motel-type accommodations at Steinhatchee. With Florida’s recreational scallop season almost upon us (June 27 to September 24), these nice motel rooms, cabins and houses offer excellent access …
Don’t Discount The Table Appeal of Those Pesky Black Sea Bass!
Black sea bass (Centropristis striata) can be pests, but they can also be fine table fare, if they’re in the legal size-limit slot (and if you catch as many keepers as you need for your crew!). When you find black sea bass, usually hovering over nearcshore rocky reefs all over Florida’s Big Bend off …
Red grouper Bag Limit Changes to 2 on May 7, 2015 in Florida’s Gulf State and Federal Waters
The red grouper recreational bag limit will change from four to two fish per person in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters, excluding Monroe County, on May 7, 2015 This change was approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at its November 2014 meeting. The Commission hopes that this change will …
CCA STAR Tournament Comes to Florida’s Gulf Coast, May 23, 2015
From The Florida Sportsman Newswire: The CCA STAR Tournament has been a summertime staple for anglers in Texas and Louisiana for many years, on May 23, anglers in Florida will finally have an opportunity to get in on the action with CCA Florida’s inaugural STAR Tournament. Thanks to the successful STAR blueprint developed by …
New Sportody Mobile App Simplifies Finding and Planning Outdoor Activities in Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (April 28, 2015) – Florida visitors and outdoor enthusiasts now have a comprehensive resource for the many trails, golf courses, boat launches, dive spots, skate parks and other sporting activities in the state. Gainesville-based startup, Sportody, released its new application to supplement Sportody.com, the online review network for outdoor sports. The free app …
On The Hunt For Big Seatrout and Redfish in Natural North Florida? Try Soft Plugs!
Getting a wary seatrout or redfish to attack an artificial lure isn’t always a problem. However, if they’re big and trophy-sized, they’ll often spit the lure out just as they get to the rod tip. Years ago, in a faraway place called Texas, Mr. Paul Brown, a retired postmaster, handmade soft lures called “Corkys” and …
Third Annual Big Bend Kayak Fishing Classic, May 1 & 2, 2015, St. Marks
The Big Bend Kayak Classic is a kayak fishing tournament benefiting Meals on Wheels in Wakulla County, FL BBKC runs on a catch – photo – release (CPR) kayak fishing with prizes awarded for Biggest Redfish / Trout combo, Biggest Redfish, Biggest Trout, Biggest Freshwater Bass, & Biggest Red or Trout or Bass. There are …
Steinhatchee Scallopalooza–Saturday, June 27, 2015. The “Season” Begins!
Depending on the whims of Florida’s governor and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida’s recreational scallop harvest will begin in late June or on July 1, 2015. As a prelude to the fun and good eating, the folks at Roy’s Restaurant in Steinhatchee are again sponsoring “Scallopalooza 2015”, a day of music …