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InsideFLFishing

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Crystal River? America's ultimate fishing town? It's in the running, and for good reason: http://t.co/67Zkcqea

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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Crystal River is the in the running for America's Ultimate Fishing Town. I've fished over there several times over the past few months and I'm strongly inclined to agree: http://bit.ly/JuhMqq

May 22, 2012

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May 18, 2012

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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Holy bluegill bite. The fish are thick on the beds throughout Florida lakes. Water levels have them concentrated on lake edges. And, the new and full moons are coming up. That's when they're really concentrated: http://bit.ly/MrPDjl

May 18, 2012

InsideFLFishing

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Holy bluegill bonanza. The fish are on the beds and they're huge by panfish standards. Get down here on the full moon: http://t.co/VjM3mEr9

InsideFLFishing

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Gulf red snapper season is set for June 1 through July 10? Made plans? The fish are big and abundant. http://t.co/0fre8XcG

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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Gulf red snapper season is just weeks away, right on time for a summer vacation. Here are top spots and boats:

May 09, 2012

InsideFLFishing

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Interesting record set at the first "Ding" Darling Tarpon Tournament, held last weekend in Sanibel: http://t.co/6g6sXCK8

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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An interesting record was set at the first "Ding" Darling Tarpon Tournament in Fort Myers/Sanibel:

May 08, 2012

InsideFLFishing

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Tarpon arrive in Apalachicola. That's not the only thing biting in the northeastern Gulf: http://t.co/16D45J11

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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On what a taunting email from Capt. Chris Yergens out of Apalachicola: "Tarpon are here."

May 07, 2012

InsideFLFishing

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Whacky times in Key West just reached new levels. Check out underwater scooter racing on the Vandenberg wreck: http://t.co/PKMjR1zw

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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Leave it to the Keys, especially Key West, to come up with some crazy ways to have fun in the water. How does underwater scooter racing sound? http://bit.ly/J6JMMy

May 06, 2012

InsideFLFishing

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Check out the SUPERMOON by boat this weekend. Great fishing to be had as well during this lunar cycle: http://t.co/AcjjEkFd

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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Sunday brings the SUPER MOON, the fullest moon of the year. Great fishing happens around these events, especially for night owls. And what sight for an evening cruise: http://bit.ly/ILzRw2

May 04, 2012

InsideFLFishing

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Fly fishermen, forget sleep. It's the season to fish round the clock for saltwater species. Here's the scoop: http://t.co/2GdmSMbl

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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Here's a new story on fly-fishing options, day and night. It's the time of the year when hardcore fly-heads get little sleep: http://bit.ly/JQcB0E

April 28, 2012

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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Check out the duck-hunting video we shot on Lake Okeechobee last winter, and get fired up for early teal season in September. http://bit.ly/I5CBBJ

April 28, 2012

InsideFLFishing

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Check out duck hunting in the Everglades. See the video we shot last season & get fired up for early teal season: http://t.co/5G5TlzhG

InsideFLFishing

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Check out fishing with a bow & arrow at night in Apalachee Bay, Fl. What a blast. So primitive: http://t.co/OVNFcrr7

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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Bowfishing is a blast. Check out the Apalachee Bay action from a few weeks back.

April 23, 2012

InsideFLFishing

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It's gator trout time. Come catch a personal best speckled trout, or maybe even a record: http://t.co/Foss4PR8

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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It's gator trout season, and it might be the best year ever to catch your personal best speckled trout:

April 20, 2012

InsideFLFishing

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The Suncoast Boat Show turns 30 tomorrow. Pay a visit to Sarasota and check out the boats and accessories: http://t.co/AjiOB2eE

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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The Suncoast Boat Show's 30th anniversary is this weekend, and this awesome show start tomorrow.

April 19, 2012

InsideFLFishing

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Panacea Fl is an awesome little town that knows how to host a great tournie and throw a party. Come "Rock the Dock: http://t.co/EYm8iXCs

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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A few weeks back, I was fishing out of gorgeous Panacea, which is south of Tallahassee about 30 miles. Fishin' was good and the company was better. I'm sorely tempted to head back up the end of this month to fish in Panacea's legendary "Rock the Dock" tournament: http://bit.ly/IKWZfW

April 17, 2012

InsideFLFishing

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Tournaments for sharks and tarpon let you compete for prizes while helping researchers learn more about these fish: http://t.co/WYUd6MT8

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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How often do you get to have fun fishing, compete for high stakes, and contribute to science? I hope you enter or at least check out the upcoming Guy Harvey Ultimate Shark Challenge and the World's Richest Tarpon tournament, which will help researchers tag these mysterious and vitally important fish. http://bit.ly/IQFp9l

April 16, 2012

InsideFLFishing

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Next up: Suncoast Boat show on the Gulf in Sarasota. Check out a full billing of boats and accessories next weekend: http://t.co/PXzPJ5Sm

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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Next up: The Suncoast Boat Show of 2012. Check out a full billing of boats and accessories down on the water at Marina Jacks this coming weekend. http://bit.ly/HWIjoY

April 15, 2012

InsideFLFishing

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Yamaha Dolphin Masters in Key West gives you a shot at $13k plus other prizes, in a small field of boats: http://t.co/fYSku3T7

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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Consider yourself a good dolphin fisherman? Want to compete against anglers in 25 boats for $13k and other prizes in Key West. Here are the details on the Yamaha Dolphin Masters tournament: http://bit.ly/HDK0f2

April 12, 2012

InsideFLFishing

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Ever seen a boat do 180 mph? Come see at the Stuart Sailfish Regatta this weekend. http://t.co/lZAPGfUr

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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Hydroplane boat racing returns to the Treasure Coast. Come watch boats race at 180 mph.

April 11, 2012

InsideFLFishing

  via Twitter

Tarpon fever sufferers: Here's a guide to top spots to intercept your favorite fish, with the best guides and tactics: http://t.co/GG6tVxXW

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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Tarpon angler, check out this guide to top places and times to intercept the Silver King. Learn more about techniques and top charter operators: http://bit.ly/HnZSnW

April 07, 2012

InsideFLFishing

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Another monster Keys swordfish caught--this one bigger than the last by more than 150 pounds: http://t.co/9ajGmC4v

VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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We should start over and name 2012 the official "Year of the Broadbill Swordfish." Another massive fish was caught off the keys. This one went 683 pounds: http://bit.ly/Hj1vn3

April 05, 2012

InsideFLFishing

  via Twitter

Check out fly-fishing more amberjacks in the Gulf. What a tough fight, and great video thanks to http://t.co/Tif5jitW: http://t.co/1vdIOwGz

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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The short fishing video is a new art form that friend Capt. Jon Brett has mastered. Check out the video of him fly-fishing offshore for amberjacks in the Gulf of Mexico. http://bit.ly/HkZhB4

April 04, 2012

InsideFLFishing

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Ladies Let's Go Fishing offers "Fishing Universities" for ladies interested in expert instruction. Here are the dates: http://t.co/LTsPBSrw

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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Attention lady anglers, Ladies Let's Go Fishing is hosting three more Fishing University events this year. The first is coming up soon in Dania Beach, and I'll be teaching at the May event in Stuart. http://bit.ly/HiO03A

April 03, 2012

InsideFLFishing

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West Palm Beach Fishing Club hosts Marine Yard Sale mid-April. Always great bargains and rare stuff. http://t.co/QtMlZY7h

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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I've been a member of the West Palm Beach Fishing Club since I was a little kid. Over the years, I've scored some great tackle and accessories cheap at their Marine Yard Sale, and donated some nice stuff as well. That's a great way to make some space in the garage and score a tax deduction. It's coming up in April: http://bit.ly/HeUCQl

April 02, 2012

InsideFLFishing

  via Twitter

520-pound swordfish out of Islamorada. Biggest fish caught in the daylight. Check out amazing video: http://t.co/NUyMOJKT

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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Congrats to Fred Beshera, of Youngston, Ohio, on his 520-pound swordfish caught out of Islamorada. It's probably the largest fish caught in the history of daytime swordfishing. Check out the photos and video. http://bit.ly/HaidOH.

March 31, 2012

InsideFLFishing

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The Gulf Coast cobia run is in full swing. Folks fishing out of Destin are catching huge ones. http://t.co/p0WsP4tD

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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The Gulf Coast cobia run is in full swing and Destin is a great place to intercept. it.

March 30, 2012

InsideFLFishing

  via Twitter

The mutton snapper bite in the Keys is on, and throughout southeast Florida. Check out the underwater pics. http://t.co/ZDTV5OeH

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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Capt. Ryan really stirred some memories with this pic of two big mutton snappers. Here's more on when, where and how to intercept these wily, tasty fish. http://bit.ly/Hnric8

March 29, 2012

InsideFLFishing

  via Twitter

Check out video highlights from the Miami Boat Show and a show schedule. Friends, you might have made a cameo. http://t.co/M1WA11jV

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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Check out highlights and testimonials from the 2012 Miami Boat Show, and a boat show schedule for the rest of the year. Friends, watch closely. You might have made a cameo or more. http://bit.ly/GWfKYN

March 28, 2012

InsideFLFishing

  via Twitter

@DingDarlingWS Visit Florida wishes you luck on the tarpon flick and the upcoming tournie. http://t.co/RJewcqhE

InsideFLFishing

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Tarpon fanatics--get to Sanibel this Friday evening. Catch the Premier of a tarpon documentary. http://t.co/RJewcqhE

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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Tarpon fanatics--The "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society, in Sanibel, is premiering a new documentary on the history of tarpon fishing this Friday. There are twenty seats left. Also, they're hosting a big-stakes tarpon tournament in May, that author Randy Wayne Wright will attend. http://bit.ly/HgSCFC

March 27, 2012

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VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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Ish Monroe caught 108-plus pounds of bass over four days fishing on Lake Okeechobee during the BASSMASTER ELITE SERIES Power Pole Slam. Congrats to Ish, and to a lake that's fishing better than anyone can remember. http://bit.ly/H6HbQe

March 26, 2012

InsideFLFishing

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Ish Monroe catches 108-plus pounds of bass on Lake Okeechobee--wins Elite Series. That lake is fishing on fire. http://t.co/2M9Rbe77

VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

VISIT FLORIDA Boating & Fishing Insider

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FWC announces four free fishing days. Folks interested in getting out fishing that don't have a license yet can enjoy two days of free freshwater fishing and two days of license-free saltwater fishing. These dates coincide with great opportunities like lobster season, snook season, and some of the best freshwater fishing dates on the calendar. http://bit.ly/GNf0nt

March 24, 2012

InsideFLFishing

  via Twitter

FWC announces four free fishing days for prospective anglers that don't own a a fishing license-yet. http://t.co/Y0EvuKIS




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