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Reel Fishing: How to tie the essential leader to braid and Leader to Lure knots
with Capt. Chris Myers of Central Florida Sight Fishing Charters
See how to Tie the Double UNI and Canoeman Loop here!
"The most effective knot is the double UNI."
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West Marine is getting ready to do it again! In Ft. Meyers, FL, at the intersection of College Parkway and U.S. 41,-Tamiami Trail, the biggest West Marine store in Southwest Florida is coming to life.
A weekend of special events is planned for...
This week we fish with Capt. Chris Myers and learn his pro tips on how to manage your line. Want fewer wind knots? Capt. Chris has the secrets
Video courtesy of http://www.floridafishinglessons.com
Register your Grand Slams in Florida
The Grand...
March is prime freshwater fishing season for many species of fish, because bass and bream are getting geared up to
hit the shallows. During spring, sunfish such as bass and bluegill move close to shore to find suitable spawning habitat. Shallow...
Every day, improperly discarded monofilament fishing line causes devastating problems for marine life and the environment. Marine mammals, sea turtles, fish and birds become injured from entanglements, or might ingest the line, often dying as a...
April marks the start of Angler Action's 3rd year of recording your fishing trip and catch information.
The progress of the program has been impressive and Anglers can look forward to great rewards, starting with a personalized new online log [...
Technology sure has change things these days for the fisherman. I’m not even going to bring up all the new fancy 3d/hd/gps/depth finder, gear, lure etc that are on the boats when you’re fishing. I’m talking about all the things you look up in you...
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
Ever since E10 gasoline (gas containing 10% ethanol) became widely available several years ago, the nation's largest recreational boat owners group, BoatUS, has received hundreds of calls and emails complaining about boat engine...
Best Practices for Catch & Release Fishing
Sustain our robust fisheries by counting your total catch and handling with skill all the fish you release.
Here's an update on best practices:
Fish Handling
Minimize handling, since this can remove...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which species of grouper are managed in the Gulf of Mexico?
• The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Gulf Council) and NOAA Fisheries
Service regulate the harvest of 15 grouper species:
- Red, gag, black, scamp...