Scallops Bounce Back in Tampa Bay

August 30th, 2009 |

Two decades ago, scallops were virtually nonexistent in Tampa Bay. But in recent decades, thanks to sound fisheries management, habitat restoration and improvements in water quality, these shellfish have staged a dramatic comeback.
On Saturday, Aug. …

The Fishing Hall of Fame

August 30th, 2009 |

Ohio may have the Football Hall of Fame and, when it comes to baseball, everybody knows about New York’s Cooperstown. But when you talk about fishing, Florida has a right to brag as well.
The International Game Fish Association in Dania Beach has the world’s most impressive museum entirely devoted to fishing and a place to honor angling heroes as well. …

Frogging Fun

August 26th, 2009 |

Bass and bream are Florida’s best known freshwater sportfish. But there are plenty of other critters to catch and eat in Florida’s lakes, rivers and ponds come late summer if you don’t mind being on the water after the sun goes down.
Gigging frogs is one of Florida’s oldest and most popular outdoors sports. …

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