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Florida Close to No-Take for Tarpon and Bonefish
In March, Salt Water Sportsman reported that the state of Florida was considering new designations for bonefish and tarpon. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), at its April 17 meeting near Tallahassee, moved forward unanimously with a proposal to make tarpon and bonefish catch-and-release-only fisheries.The tarpon and bonefish catch-and-release-only proposal includes the following potential changes for management in state and federal waters off Florida:•Eliminating all harvest of tarpon with the exception of the harvest or possession of a single tarpon when in pursuit of an IGFA record and in conjunction with a tarpon tag.•Keeping the tarpon tag price at $50 per tag but limiting them to one tag per person, per year.•Modifying the tarpon tag program, including reporting requirements and shifting the start and ...
Bonefish, Tarpon to be Catch and Release Only?
Three workshops and a webinar, held by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), are scheduled in early April to discuss if bonefish and tarpon should be catch-and-release only in Florida's waters. The purpose of these workshops is to solicit public input on possible changes to the Commission's current tarpon and bonefish rules.Specifically, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be gathering public comments on a proposal to make these top gamefish species no-take-only throughout Florida's state and federal waters.At present, bonefish are catch and release only except for an exemption for tournaments that allows for retention of bonefish in a live-well for transport to a weigh-in station. The new draft regulations would remove that exemption, meaning that all bonefish would have to be ...
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Bonefish Caught in Florida’s Offshore Waters
For flats anglers, bonefish are normally caught and released in shallow waters anywhere from 1 to 4 feet. But during the past holiday season, anglers aboard two Islamorada-based party boats reeled in bonefish in deep water while targeting lane snapper and porgies.An angler on the Miss Islamorada, skippered by Captain Ben Loy out of Bud N' Mary's Fishing Marina, caught a small bonefish in the early afternoon of Dec. 29. The fisherman was using a rig with multiple hooks baited with squid. The "silver ghost" was photographed and quickly released."I've never seen anything like that," Loy said. "Who would have ever thought about catching a bonefish in 130 feet of water?"But it turns out that wasn't the only bonefish caught in deep water off Islamorada in recent days. Last Friday night, anglers onboard the Captain Michael ...
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Catching Florida Keys Bonefish — In 130 Feet of Water!
ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys -- Want to catch bonefish in the Florida Keys?How about fishing for them in water as deep as 130 feet?For flats anglers, that concept seems absolutely absurd. After all, bonefish are normally caught and released in shallow waters anywhere from one to four feet in depth on light spin, fly or plug tackle.But during the past holiday season, anglers aboard two Islamorada-based party boats reeled in bonefish in deep water while targeting lane snapper and porgies.An angler on the Miss Islamorada, skippered by Capt. Ben Loy out of Bud N' Mary's Fishing Marina, caught a small bonefish in the early afternoon of Dec. 29. The fisherman was using a rig with multiple hooks, baited with squid. The "silver ghost" was photographed and quickly released."I've never seen anything like that," Loy said. "Who would have ever ...
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Evinrude Debuts a New E-TEC 135 H.O. V-6 Two-Stroke Outboard
BRP has introducted the new Evinrude E-TEC 135 H.O. -- an outboard that should have strong applicaton in the flats-boat market. BRP says the engine is designed to compete in the hotly contested 100 to 150 hp outboard segment, claiming that its two--stroke design gives the 135 H.O. up to 36 percent more torque than 150 hp four-stroke outboards from other engine builders.Essentially a detuned version of the E-TEC 150, the 2.6-liter V-6 oil-injected engine weighs 418 pounds, 28 pounds more than the Evinrude E-TEC 130 V-4 outboard. Still the 135 H.O. is the lightest in its horsepower class. This is important in minimizing draft -- a key consideration for fishing shallow-water for species such as redfish, bonefish and permit. Factory-tuned for high-performance applications, the 135 H.O. is available in 20- and 25-inch ...
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Amazing Bonefish and Permit Footage from Casa Blanca Lodge
During a recent tiger shark trip to Grand Bahama Island, the IGFA's Adrian Gray and I got to talking about outdoor photographers and videographers that we both admired. Without hesitation, Adrian -- a fabulous photographer himself and the publications director at IGFA -- quickly mentioned Marc Montocchio. I knew Marc by name and was familiar with much of his work, but I’d never met him. Adrian insisted that he was among the most technically creative pros out there — plus, as Adrian so delicately put it, he’s “just a cool guy!” Alas, today – just a week later – Marc dropped us a line at Sport Fishing with a couple links from a recent trip with several of his friends to the fabulous Casa Blanca Lodge in the Yucatan. I knew, of course, that Marc was an outstanding still photographer, but my goodness, he ...
Bahamas Legend Passes
Legendary Bahamas guide Israel “Bonefish Folley” Rolle was laid to rest on Saturday, August 18, 2012 in West End, Grand Bahama Island, according to a story in the Bahamas Press.Prior to interment Rolle’s sons Simon, Thomas and Carl transferred his casketfrom his home to the skiff from which he guided clients, to lead a final flotilla on the way to his final resting place at St. Mary’s Anglican Church. Israel ‘Bonefish Folley’ Rolle was born in Andros Island. As a young man he learned his trade in Bimini, before settling in West End as tourism developed with the opening of the Jack Tar Hotel. Folley’s clients included Ernest Hemingway, Curt Gowdy, Lana Turner, Martin Luther King and President Richard Nixon. He is the recipient of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism “Cacique Award” recognizing individuals who have ...
Video: Waving Tails and Flats Battles Signal Fine Fishing at the Seychelles
Sport Fishing contributor Paul Sharman, who lives in the UK, shared a video on Facebook today that got me thinking about potential travel destinations. If you’re a sucker for waving sickle tails on the flats, you’ve got to see this — Amirante Tails, Fly Fishing in the Seychelles for GT, Permit and Bluefin Trevally, by Castaway Films: Sharman, who has fished the Seychelles, says the Indian Ocean archipelago comprises one of the best flats fisheries in the world. Peak season is November to March. I’m captivated by this island region and have been since I first saw photos from there in my scuba-diving days. Now, from above water, the number of quality fish this video shows jumpstarts my angling adrenaline. I’m adding Seychelles to my list of future fishing destinations. If it makes yours, and you’re ready to go — perhaps for a ...
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