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Nov 24, 2024 – Rusty Chinnis
May 28, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis

FWC announces 2024 Lionfish Challenge

If you’re a diver, you’ve seen first-hand how lionfish invade the reefs and threaten the balance that sustains many offshore species. You’ve probably also heard of the Lionfish Challenge, an opportun…
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May 14, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis

Try a beach fishing adventure

Are you an accidental angler? Someone who might not be passionate about fishing but who has always wondered what all the hype is about? Maybe you’re an avid freshwater angler from the north unfamilia…
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May 7, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis
Egmont, Passage keys prove enchanting

Egmont, Passage keys prove enchanting

Extending approximately 5 miles from Anna Maria Island to St. Petersburg, the mouth of Tampa Bay is fronted by the barrier islands of Egmont Key and Passage Key. The surrounding waters are beautiful…
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April 30, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Diorama depicts mullet netting methods

Diorama depicts mullet netting methods

CORTEZ – A refurbished diorama depicting now-defunct mullet netting techniques used by early Cortez fishermen was unveiled at the Cortez Cultural Center’s environmental learning event on April 20. “…
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April 30, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis

Tarpon Primer: Part two

Although tarpon can be one of the most exciting gamefish to engage, they are also one of the most demanding and exhausting. It’s not uncommon to hear stories of epic two-hour-plus battles, which are…
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April 30, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Stone crab season closes

Stone crab season closes

Fresh stone crabs will be available just a little while longer as the harvesting season is about to end. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), stone crab season c…
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April 22, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis
Tarpon primer: Part One

Tarpon primer: Part One

Tarpon season is one of the most anticipated times of the year in local waters. While I’ve encountered tarpon occasionally most every month of the year, April through July is the time ardent anglers…
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March 20, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis
Check, check and double check!

Reel Time: Check, check and double check!

How many times have you arrived at the boat ramp to find you left something important behind? How about forgetting to put the drain plug in before launching the boat? Not often, I hope, but if you’re…
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March 5, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Harbinger of spring

I just heard my first whippoorwill last night, a harbinger of spring. While we might still be a few cold fronts away from spring, now is a great time to prepare for the upcoming season, getting tackl…
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February 27, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Take a kid fishing

Reflecting back on the importance fishing has had on my life, I’d like to pass on some of the things I’ve learned over the years about how to introduce children to the marine world and fishing. Thos…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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