We’ve all heard the newscasts and seen the headlines, red tide is coming, fish are dying, ecosystems are being decimated. OK, but what exactly is red
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I've been an inshore fishing guide in the Islamorada area for the last 15 years. One thing I’ve enjoyed most is having the versatility of a slightly l
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When boating or fishing, sunscreen is a crucial item to have with you — nothing can ruin a day out on a boat worse than a bad sunburn. With increasing
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" There's plenty of ocean around, why do you have to be in my way?” If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably yelled this, or some variation of it w
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Many outdoor enthusiasts associate boating with fun in the sun, and rightfully so, but it should never be forgotten that safety must always remain the
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Regardless of your target species or game plan when headed out for a day of fishing, safety should take priority over everything. However, no matter h
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We’ve all seen ad campaigns focusing on drunk driving, pleading with viewers to stay sober if they plan on getting behind the wheel of a car. Yet, som
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Few things are better than a day on the water, right? The sun and wind in your face, water lapping calmly against the hull. It’s peaceful. Relaxing. S
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With any activity or event, safety is of utmost concern but when boating is involved the level of preparedness should increase exponentially. And if c
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While Florida is blessed with temperate weather and welcoming sea conditions during all seasons, there are times when the waters around the Sunshine S
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When enjoying time on the water, every boater is thrown a curveball or two sooner or later. Common culprits like out-of-nowhere storms and unforeseen
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From Crab Island in Destin to Peanut Island in Palm Beach, and nearly every other sandspit along the coast, boaters of all ages enjoy their time at th
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Whether you are making a quick trip to The Bahamas or long distance cruise to the Caribbean, dragging a tender along for the ride can enhance angling
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I recently made a long‑range trip out of Venice to fish the offshore oil rigs and drilling platforms deep in the Gulf of Mexico. It was a long haul, b
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For anglers operating high performance skiffs throughout the state’s various inshore venues, there’s no aftermarket addition quite as influential as a
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Fishing and boating are enjoyable pastimes, but even with the proper safety precautions accidents happen. While it might seem straightforward, boats s
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Florida is a true boater’s paradise providing access to thousands of miles of navigable waterways that lead the way to the open ocean. And although it
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Whether setting up at the local sandbar or dropping the hook at your favorite reef, anchoring is a fundamental task that all mariners must be able to
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The United States Coast Guard requires signal flares to be replaced every 42 months. For a piece of safety equipment you hope to never use, that’s not
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Many view fishing and boating as a fun and enjoyable way to spend time on the water, but if you do it day in and day out you’ve probably dealt with so
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It’s been more than four years since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and it seems that the Gulf’s pelagic fisheries have been largely unaffected. What
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With hundreds of long-range canyon trips under my transom since the mid-70s, I have learned a thing or two about tweaking maximum range out of my outb
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Auckland, New Zealand - Vesper Marine, a leading manufacturer of innovative marine safety products and a leader in virtual Aids to Navigation (ATON),
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GOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies), a world leader in vessel security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems, announced today th
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TBK Industries LLC/Trophy Bag Kooler, Inc. would like to announce the endorsement of our product line by professional angler and TV host Jimmy Houston
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I just purchased a 34-foot center console and plan on trailering it to Louisiana for a SKA event later this summer. Are there any special permits I ne
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It seems that it’s never too difficult to find a crew willing to get out and wet a line, but there will be times when you’ll have trouble finding a fi
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With year-round warm weather and thousands of miles of navigable waters, it is no surprise Florida is the undisputable fishing and boating capital of
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Florida’s intense sunshine makes statewide shallows a sight fishing paradise, but it’s important anglers stay covered on the water. While typical cott
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“I recently purchased a bay boat and want to start fishing my local bridges. I know there will be times when it will be advantageous to drift, but wha
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Spend enough time fishing and you’ll eventually get hooked. Even worse, you may accidentally give your fishing partner an unwanted earring. Like it or
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“We were throwing a cast net on a school of pilchard and within our catch we found a juvenile mackerel. While analyzing the fish a small crustacean-li
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It’s obvious water and electricity don’t mix, even though electrical power is crucial to the everyday, safe operation of any vessel. However, there ar
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Do you enjoy steak, BBQ chicken and grilled burgers as much as I do? If so, you’ve at the very least thought about it, or have at one time or another
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After spending most of my life on the water, I’ve come to realize that no matter how much I want to believe everyone on the water is a safe, experienc
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A rugged set of weatherproof marine binoculars is absolutely essential for successful offshore fishing and safe navigation. If you don’t already, you
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Providing safe and secure docking solutions, TideSlide will change the way you look at dock lines. Incorporating the benefits of a floating dock, Tide
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As an avid boater one must be adept and proficient in a variety of facets to overcome the numerous obstacles that come along the way. Call it an ongoi
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