February 28, 2014
Public input prompts red snapper changes
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission always considers the needs of the state’s recreational anglers. The latest example came out of the FWC’s recent meeting in Tampa, where...
February 25, 2014
Tipping point
A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the academy’s official journal, looks at overfishing or, should I say “species depletion” to be politically...
February 20, 2014
What’s in a name
Ever hear of a GARFO? I bet most folks have never heard of a NERO, and that was GARFO’s predecessor. These are both government acronyms for a National Oceanic...
February 19, 2014
More striped bass catch-and-release a good idea?
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you will remember that two weeks ago, I wrote about a recent suggestion by some that we open up the...
February 18, 2014
A fair shake for saltwater recreational anglers
The problem with federal fisheries management in coastal waters is that nearly everything is based on commercial fishing. How much of a particular species can be caught, when they...
December 12, 2013
Big Swordfish, Tiny Boat
Here’s a fascinating fish story that’s clearly a case of don’t try this at your home port, but appreciate the skill involved. Three anglers went about 18 miles...
December 6, 2013
NUTS AND BOLTS… WHY NEW YORK GETS SCREWED
Summer Flounder state allocations are ridiculous, it’s time we address this I’ve written about summer flounder here and elsewhere on more than one occasion, mostly as a management success...
November 22, 2013
The Many Fish of Louisiana
Jeff Bruhl is a man who lives on the right side of life. In addition to his full-time job as a pharmacist, he is an avid tournament bass angler...
November 21, 2013
The Great Conspiracy
In last week’s blog, as well as previous blogs, I have mentioned “The Great Conspiracy.” What finally dawned on me is that I have not really addressed what I...
November 12, 2013
Looking Back
Recently, I had the opportunity and privilege to attend the annual induction ceremony for the International Game Fish Association Hall of Fame. I am ashamed to say that I have...
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