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For-profit fishing limited on reefs; new law cuts commercial harvest - Georgetown Times


Georgetown Times

For-profit fishing limited on reefs; new law cuts commercial harvest
Georgetown Times
“It's a step in the right direction,” said recreational fisherman and charter boat Capt. Eric Heiden, of Georgetown. But he opposes allowing any commercial harvest on reefs that were created for recreational anglers and paid by their fees.

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Dispute is over natural resources - News Chief


Dispute is over natural resources
News Chief
That has caused hardships on the commercial and charter fishing industries. Not only have rising fuel costs made their boats more expensive to operate, but now their hands are tied in being able to fish enough to pay the bills. Many anglers also aren't ...

Capt. Leiza Fitzgerald: How to save the Gulf gag grouper - Gainesville Sun


Capt. Leiza Fitzgerald: How to save the Gulf gag grouper
Gainesville Sun
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has a critical decision to make with gag grouper during its Feb. 8th meeting. The state can go back on a promise to federal fisheries managers and risk the future of one of the Gulf's most ...

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Big trout haven't been tough to find - Tbo.com


Big trout haven't been tough to find
Tbo.com
COM | Staff GO FISHING is a look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Billy Nobles, left, with "Reel Animals" partner Mike Anderson. Thank God for a lying groundhog.

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Florida Sportsman Expo in Fort Myers Feb. 4 and 5 - Florida Sportsman Magazine


Florida Sportsman Expo in Fort Myers Feb. 4 and 5
Florida Sportsman Magazine
by Florida Sportsman • February 3, 2012 • Comments Off The Florida Sportsman Fishing and Boating Show, now called the Florida Sportsman Expo, comes to Ft. Myers' Lee Civic Center on February 4 and 5. There's something for everyone at the Florida ...

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In the Gulf, fight still brews over overfishing rules - Pensacola News Journal


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In the Gulf, fight still brews over overfishing rules
Pensacola News Journal
Pensacola charter boat Capt. Ronnie Hogue is one of many fishermen looking to Congress to help relax fishing industry regulations. / Tony Giberson/tgiberson@pnj.com » Triggerfish: No bag limit but fish must be at least 14 inches long.
2012 red snapper season will be shortest season everPress-Register - al.com (blog)

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Sheepshead should move in soon - Tbo.com


Sheepshead should move in soon
Tbo.com
COM | Staff GO FISHING is a look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Frank Sargeant. It looks like Florida's version of winter has ended at least a month early this year, making it highly ...

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South Florida fishing report - Sun-Sentinel


South Florida fishing report
Sun-Sentinel
Capt. Skip Dana of the Helen S and Fish City Pride drift boats at Hillsboro Inlet Marina reported good fishing for yellowtail, mutton and mangrove snappers. Kingfish were biting good on morning trips and cobias were caught early in the week.

Best Bets: Anglers find good catches despite tough winds - The News-Press


Best Bets: Anglers find good catches despite tough winds
The News-Press
Special to news-press.com The Florida Sportsman Expo (formerly the Florida Sportsman Fishing and Boat Show) comes Super Bowl weekend to the Lee Civic Center for the 20th year, Feb. 4-5. The Expo features continuous offshore and inshore fishing seminars ...

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Fishermen say rules hurting business - The News Herald


Fishermen say rules hurting business
The News Herald
Blackburn, captain of the charter boat Miss Mary out of Mexico Beach, has seen a drastic change in the fishing business since he started chartering 25 years ago. Blackburn, along with a host of other gulf fishermen, have watched their work days deplete ...

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