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Spring is sneaking up
Thu  Feb 20 2014 08:00AM
It won’t be long now. The oak trees are in bloom and putting out new leaves. The February full moon is behind us, and with it probably our last major … Find out how to read more online.
Reef fish permit makes sense — sorta kinda
Thu  Mar 6 2014 08:00AM
I didn’t see a whole bunch of you at Monday night’s workshop to discuss the possibility of a mandatory recreational reef fish permit. If I were being cynical, I might … Find out how to read more online.
The future of fishing?
Thu  Mar 6 2014 08:00AM
I just read about some new technology that will “call” black sea bass to a commercial netting area. Like a pet snook in a PGI canal, these ocean fish will … Find out how to read more online.
Bobbing for macks
Thu  Mar 6 2014 08:00AM
Springtime and Spanish mackerel go hand-in-hand, and while there are many ways to target them, one particular favorite comes to mind. Using a popping cork or float in combination with … Find out how to read more online.
Hypothermia? Here?
Thu  Mar 6 2014 08:00AM
It’s important for every boater to understand hypothermia. Hypothermia, in its simplest terms, is a lowering of the body core temperature. It’s usually brought on by a combination of cold, … Find out how to read more online.
Thanks for the X-rays
Thu  Mar 6 2014 08:00AM
I was so thrilled a little over a year ago when the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne updated to digital X-ray equipment and donated their old processor to Peace River Wildlife … Find out how to read more online.
World of Webb
Thu  Mar 6 2014 08:00AM
It’s “season” in Southwest Florida, and so far it’s been a particularly busy one. Anyone who’s driven among the masses on area roads, waited for a table at their suddenly … Find out how to read more online.
Refuge at Robinson
Thu  Mar 6 2014 08:00AM
Deb Johnson, who we refer to as eagle eye, was leading the Venice Area Birding Association field trip to Robinson Preserve. This 487-acre preserve is located in northwest Bradenton. The … Find out how to read more online.
expert fishing tips
Thu  Mar 6 2014 08:00AM
Spanish mackerel are thick right now, so it’s time for a quick reminder of mack basics. Although they’ll take shrimp or live baitfish, lures are generally more efficient. It’s a … Find out how to read more online.
letters to the editor
Thu  Mar 6 2014 08:00AM
JOSH: As a newcomer to Southwest Florida, I look forward to Waterline Weekly to help my novice fishing exploits. I would be very interested in hearing more about recreational crabbing … Find out how to read more online.
Dinner at the Riviera
Thu  Mar 6 2014 08:00AM
Almost every restaurant has a reputation, be it good or bad. In most cases, there’s a reason for said reputation. But when we hear opinions that seem to contradict, we … Find out how to read more online.
Lead + steel = magic
Thu  Mar 6 2014 08:00AM
Think about the basic tools every angler needs. Hooks have got to be near the top of the list, and sinkers are in the top ten. When you combine those … Find out how to read more online.
Slack Tides
Thu  Mar 6 2014 08:00AM
Whale rescued off Fla. coast Wildlife experts cut away more than 280 feet of commercial fishing line being dragged by an endangered right whale off the Georgia coast, though some … Find out how to read more online.
Lasers vs. lights: Little devices pack powerful punch
Thu  Mar 6 2014 08:00AM
Today, we’re going to address a question asked quite often in the store. It kind of goes something like this, “Should I get a laser, a light or both on … Find out how to read more online.
Bad batteries, bad day
Thu  Mar 6 2014 08:00AM
If you’re like most anglers that have multiple batteries in your bass boat, when one goes bad, you replace it. You don’t think to get rid of the other three … Find out how to read more online.
A love letter to March
Thu  Mar 6 2014 08:00AM
March is finally here! I’m happy to see it, because in my mind March 1st means the end of winter and the beginning of the spring fishing season. Yes, I … Find out how to read more online.
Snook now, tarpon soon
Thu  Mar 6 2014 08:00AM
In Southwest Florida, we get excited about snook season opening and passionate about our tarpon fishing. We enjoyed a short shot at snook last fall, and now anticipate the spring … Find out how to read more online.
Location is key for Marine Dynamics
Thu  Mar 6 2014 08:00AM
For more than two decades, people have been coming to Marine Dynamics located on Placida Road in Englewood. What started as a small repair business 20 years ago has blossomed … Find out how to read more online.
Reef fish what?!
Thu  Mar 6 2014 08:00AM
Snook season opens Saturday! I wanted to talk about that, but I can’t. Instead, I need to tell you about something that might have a huge impact on you if … Find out how to read more online.
Take your pick!
Thu  Mar 6 2014 08:00AM
This time of year is my favorite time to fish. While most people will pick the fall as the best time to fish, and I wholeheartedly agree, I just enjoy … Find out how to read more online.

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