Fall Fishing on Natural North Florida’s Big Bend Flats
The term, ‘flats’, means lots of things to lots of different anglers. Bonefishers love to sight fish over stretches of shin-deep, pure white sand or marl. Tarpon enthusiasts often find their prey on ‘flats’ that are six to eight feet deep, and everyone knows that redfish prefer shallows where the rough, rocky bottom holds …
Jefferson County in Natural North Florida–Short on Coastline, Long on Fishing!
If, on a fishing trip to the Jefferson County coastline, you think you’re the first human to ever see this shoreline, you’re wrong. This rugged 6-mile stretch of our Big Bend is now, for the most part, uninhabited and relatively unfished, due in part to the fact that it’s rocky and shallow. But now we …
Two More Reasons Natural North Florida’s Big Bend Coastline is Pristine
There are two reasons that the Big Bend’s Gulf waters are so well-preserved, both thanks to the folks at the University of Florida’s Nature Coast Biological Station and the area’s friend and Sea Grant Agent, Dr. Savanna Barry. In recent months, Dr. Barry realized two of her goals that are of importance to anglers and …
There’s Still One More Week to Catch A Winning Redfish in the 2016 CCA STAR Tournament
See this redfish? It’s one of 8 I helped release in Taylor and Dixie Counties at the beginning of the 2016 CCA Star Tournament. And until yesterday (8/27) none of those 8 had been caught. However, last night one was caught by an angler near Pepperfish Keys in Dixie County. Great news, huh? Yes, that’s …
Thirsty? Don’t Miss Gainesville’s First Magnitude Brewing Company
When writing about food and dining in Gainesville, it’s hard to bypass a place that’s really geared towards beer and beer-drinking. First Magnitude Brewing Company isn’t a bar, but a real brewery where you can sample any number of their standard brews or a few of their seasonal specials. And, if you’re hungry, there’s usually …
Gainesville Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Banquet, Sept. 29, 2016
One of the biggest fund-raising events among the outdoors crowd in Gainesville, FL is the annual Coastal Conservation Association-Florida’s Banquet. This year, the event will be held on September 29 at the Touchdown Terrace at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the University of Florida campus. Click here for tickets! While there will be plenty of …
Pit Stop: Tom’s BBQ, Keystone
If you’re driving or cycling the backroads of Bradford County near Keystone, be sure to stop at Tom’s BBQ. Located at 7154 SE CR 21 B Keystone Heights FL 32656 , at the intersection of SR 21 B and SR 100, you can’t go wrong with some of their great food! They’re open for lunch …
Explore Econfina in Taylor County
It’s spelled E-C-O-N-F-I-N-A, but the locals in western Taylor County call this river and State Park on Florida’s Big Bend, “Eco-feeny”. But despite this confusion caused to visitors, the end of County Road 14 (off US98) offers lots of opportunities for folks wanting to see Florida “as it used to be”. Expect to see all …
Help Keep Our Big Bend Waters Clean and Clear–CCA Trash Tournament, September 27, 2016 at Steinhatchee
As the Big Bend of Florida moves into the last month of the annual bay scallop harvest, it’s time to pick up the trash! Unfortunately, even the best boaters and snorkelers leave a trail of debris, and the Coastal Conservation Association, Swamp Head Brewery and Sea Hag Marina have teamed up to hold this fun …
2nd Annual Wings and Wheels Fly-In Festival, Wakulla County, September 17, 2016
From our friends at Wakulla County, on Florida’s Big Bend: “Whether your vehicle of choice races across the asphalt or soars through the sky, it’s time to start your engines and get ready for the 2nd Annual Wings & Wheels Fly-In in beautiful Wakulla County! The inaugural edition in 2015 was a huge success, and …