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Reel Time: The Waterman

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The second annual Waterman Fly Fishing Tournament was held last weekend. The two-day, fly-only redfish tournament and snook Calcutta had 114 two-member teams and...

Reel Time: Before you go

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Getting on the water can be challenging for the average angler. Life often gets in the way of your favorite pastime and finds you...

Reel Time: Scallopalooza is ‘Clamtastic!’

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On Saturday night, Feb. 12, Sarasota Bay Watch (SBW) held its 11th annual major fund-raising event, “Scallopalooza, It’s Clamtastic,” at the Sarasota Hyatt Regency...

Reel Time: The bridges of Manatee County

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Bridges provide anglers who don’t have a boat or don’t want to bother with one some excellent fishing opportunities. Their structure provides the perfect habitat...

Reel Time: Dangerous seagrass bill advances

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Florida Senate Bill 198 (Sen. A. Rodriguez, R- Doral) would allow permits that will impact seagrass and allow for replacing them elsewhere in state...
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Rusty Chinnis

Rusty Chinnis is an avid fly fisherman, a photojournalist and a retired building contractor in addition to being a passionate defender of the local environment's importance to the health and economy of the area. A 42-year resident of Longboat Key and Manatee County, he is chairman of the board of Suncoast Waterkeeper, a founder and former co-chairman of the Sister Keys Conservancy, and founder and chairman emeritus of Sarasota Bay Watch in addition to being The Sun's Outdoors columnist. Email

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