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PTTS Pass Crew measures up to task

They jump from boat to boat, heedless of wind and waves. They handle fish the size of a human. They fix broken engines in strong currents and troubleshoot any other problems they come across. Most of the time they make it look effortless, but not all the time. They are … Find out how to read more online.

WaterLine News

Tired of tarpon yet?
Thu Jun 13 2013 08:00AM

We’ve been talking a lot about tarpon fishing in the past few editions of WaterLine. For those of you who have no interest in these fish, I apologize. However, we’re smack in the middle of tarpon season, and our silver … Find out how to read more online.

PTTS sees few fish in week 3
Thu Jun 13 2013 08:00AM

After rough weather in the Miller Lite Professional Tarpon Tournament’s second event and a windy week, many PTTS competitors last Sunday were concerned about water conditions in Boca Grande Pass. As it turned out, the winds were light and the … Find out how to read more online.

Reader Photos
Thu Jun 13 2013 08:00AM

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Birding the majestic Lemon Lake and Wildflower Preserve
Thu Jun 13 2013 08:00AM

Thirteen Venice Area Birding Association members arrived for a bird watching and a surveying field trip through Wildflower Preserve. After the field trip, they made a quick visit to Lemon Lake. The day was perfect for birding; was slightly overcast … Find out how to read more online.

Governor Scott signs ethanol bill
Thu Jun 13 2013 08:00AM

On May 31, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed HB 4001, effectively repealing the Florida Renewable Fuel Standard Act. This comes as very good news to the boating industry, as the original legislation required all gasoline to contain an established percentage … Find out how to read more online.

Literary Labrador and an owl named (maybe) Yeti
Thu Jun 13 2013 08:00AM

I’ve been called away on assignment this week. OK, maybe it’s just a long weekend at the beach, but there will be no Internet, cable or wifi. In my absence my dog, Charlie, has offered to submit an article for … Find out how to read more online.

Your gun, your vehicle and the police
Thu Jun 13 2013 08:00AM

“Five-one-five-oh, somebody call the po-po,” as the Dierks Bentley song says, but if you do the wrong thing it might not turn out quite as humorous as it sounds. Here’s a scenario: It’s 2 a.m. and you’re traveling home from … Find out how to read more online.

Bright spots for the future of fishing
Thu Jun 13 2013 08:00AM

My favorite fishing trips are the ones when I get to take kids fishing, simply because they still know how to have fun much easier than most adults. They smile more, too! Kids are so beautiful, and the younger the … Find out how to read more online.

Federal budget woes affect local boaters
Thu Jun 13 2013 08:00AM

For many years, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration has maintained a weather recording station on the Venice Municipal Pier. When the Internet became an important source of information for boaters, NOAA implemented the technology necessary to allow uploads of … Find out how to read more online.

Summer sneaking up on you
Thu Jun 13 2013 08:00AM

Summer fishing can be tough. Sure, there are plenty of fish that need feeding, but the biggest obstacle is going to be Mother Nature. She’s rough on equipment, and she’s rough on us too. Usually this time of year the … Find out how to read more online.

Kids, heavy bags and fishing
Thu Jun 13 2013 08:00AM

Whether it’s work, kids, coaching, medical issues, legal issues or anything else that consumes us, life can sometimes get a little overwhelming. It is what it is. Most of us try to do what we can to stay in control … Find out how to read more online.

Carpet a common culprit at the Peace River Cleanup
Thu Jun 13 2013 08:00AM

Carpet, beer cans and diapers. Those were the most common items collected during the 19th Annual Peace River Cleanup hosted by Nav-A-Gator Grill & Marina June 1 and 2. For nearly two decades, boaters, boat clubs, canoe and kayak clubs, … Find out how to read more online.

Big shark basics
Thu Jun 13 2013 08:00AM

I wrote a couple weeks ago about targeting sharks from the beach. Some folks have asked about fishing for big sharks in general, so I guess we’ll look at that this time around. Let me make a couple points first: … Find out how to read more online.

Look a little deeper, when you can
Thu Jun 13 2013 08:00AM

As the weather warms up and takes the water temperatures with it, you need to analyze the lakes you like to fish. Anyplace you can find water that’s a little cooler is probably the place to be looking for big … Find out how to read more online.

Sea squirts, sea pork and sea bunnies
Thu Jun 13 2013 08:00AM

Every spring they appear in force, growing through the summer and then they seem to diminish in late fall. “They” are tunicates, affectionately known as sea squirts, sea pork and — well, not really sea bunnies, but I’ll explain. Tunicates … Find out how to read more online.

Why should I buy a kayak?
Thu Jun 13 2013 08:00AM

Is a kayak right for me? What does it offer? Many people see kayaks out on the water and think, “That looks fun — I should try that.” And if you’ve ever thought that, you’re right — it is fun, … Find out how to read more online.

Tommy hooks a big one!
Thu Jun 13 2013 08:00AM

We meet again, readers! Here we arrive at the thrilling conclusion of the “Tommy, Lee, Josh And Cap’n Mike Myers All Go Out On Cap’n Mike’s Boat Trilogy.” An awkwardly long name, I admit, but Grease 2 was already taken, … Find out how to read more online.

Triggerfish season, bag limit changes effective June 10
Thu Jun 13 2013 08:00AM

Changes to how Gulf of Mexico gray triggerfish are managed in state and federal waters will go into effect June 10. These changes include a recreational and commercial season closure and the implementation of recreational and commercial bag limits. Earlier … Find out how to read more online.

Reader Photos
Thu Jun 6 2013 08:00AM

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