5 Tips For Boating Safely
The New Year is upon us! Let us start it out right with some boat safety tips. We all know that great times can be had on the water, and we are here to make sure all your times remain…
Fishing For Mahi: What to Know
Mahi are amazing creatures. Referred to as Mahi, Dolphin, Dolphinfish or Dorado, these fish sport distinct beautiful colors that are unmistakable; bright yellows, various greens and brilliant blues. This acrobatic species is a fantastic game fish! Being an off-shore species,…
Florida Stone Crab Season: What You Should Know
The season has begun! Stone Crab season has officially opened as of October 15th. By now, the recreational anglers out there have had their fair share of Spiny Lobster hunting and are up for a new challenge. Spiny Lobsters get…
What Exactly is Red Tide?
According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA), harmful algal blooms, or HABs commonly refer to as red tide, are algae that grow very fast and can form dense populations or "blooms". A small percentage of blooms produce toxins or…
LATEST UPDATE: 2018 Florida Gulf Coast Red Tide Outbreak
***NEWS UPDATE*** As of Saturday September 28th, 2018 Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee Counties have had a 5-25% decrease in the presence of Red Tide. With most sections displaying in the low to moderate range. More of the blume concentrations…
Fishing For Florida Freshwater Catfish
Florida’s west coast is currently being hit with near year long (2017-2018) Red Tide blume. However, luckily Florida also has a large amount of amazing freshwater lakes, rivers and streams to fish from. We thought we would talk about the…
What You Need To Know About Florida’s Lobster Season
Florida has a tropical climate so naturally, there are a lot of annoying little bugs here in the Sunshine State. Luckily, we aren’t talking about pesky insects; we are talking about the spiny lobster. The locals refer to these lobsters…
Summer Florida Red Snappers
The Rules and Regulations of Red Snapper Season The Gulf State and Federal waters for the Red Snapper summer season opened up on June 11th, 2018 and will last until July 20th, 2018. Gulf State waters include the stretch of…
Hot Summer Gulf Fishing Tips for 2018
This summer, you may find yourself wondering which type of fish you'd like to catch or which local spots are active and family friendly. Maybe you're wondering which lures will be the most effective in these hot summer waters. Whatever…