For Hot Action, Try Sheepshead on Cool Winter Days

January 27th, 2010 |

Sheepshead love cool water. These underappreciated Florida fish are feisty fighters and fine table fare. They are also easy to catch. …

Find Fishing and Boating Bargains at Nautical Flea Market

January 23rd, 2010 |

Looking for a great deal on a used SCUBA regulator? Or maybe you need a classic Penn spincaster, vintage 1960, to bolster your antique fishing reel collection. Either way, you will find something worthwhile at the annual Gigantic Nautical Flea Market in Islamorada.
This two-day, open-air market set for Feb. …

Snook Season Closed but Anglers Can Still Catch and Release

January 23rd, 2010 |

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission banned the harvest of snook, tarpon and bonefish in response to the recent snap of cold weather, but anglers may still catch and release these prized sportfish.
The executive order, which took effect at 12:01 a. m. …