TweetHave you ever felt the power of a large tarpon as it surges into the air and displays jaw-dropping acrobatics? Even for seasoned tarpon anglers, that first jump sends a rush of adrenaline through their veins like nothing else. Tarpon … Continue reading →
Tweet Chase Tarpon, Permit and Bonefish at The Belize River Lodge Frontiers International Travel is excited to offer six days of eco-tours and fishing the rivers, channels and flats Belize with celebrated guides Barry and Cathy Beck on May 6 … Continue reading →
Tweet DEFEND OUR MARINE SPECIES Endangered Nassau Grouper Dear Kriss, Everyday at REEF, we inspire people to make a difference for our oceans. Our programs aim to spark an interest in marine resources so individuals become directly involved in their study and protection. … Continue reading →
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Tweet Karankawa and Coahuiltecan Indians were probably the first people to see the long, narrow bay that stretches from Corpus Christi south 130 miles to the Rio Grande. Without a written language, what they called the bay or if they … Continue reading →
TweetVolunteer anglers in northern Florida are encouraged to catch and collect a DNA sample from every tarpon they catch that is 30 inches or longer. Since 2006, scientists from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Fish and Wildlife … Continue reading →
TweetChanges that will add language to the current statewide snagging definition for tarpon and modify what types of gear can be used when fishing in Boca Grande Pass will go into effect Nov. 1. These changes will provide further protection … Continue reading →
TweetTwo premier recreational fisheries will soon have new protections in place, a measure aimed at ensuring that tarpon and bonefish’s economic and fishing value remain for generations to come. Tarpon and bonefish become catch-and-release only fisheries beginning Sept. 1. The … Continue reading →
TweetISLAMORADA, Florida Keys — A one-of-a-kind event whose anglers span out in search of seven species, the Herman Lucerne Memorial Backcountry Fishing Championship is set for Friday through Sunday, Sept. 20-22, in Islamorada waters. Lucerne spent nearly 40 years exploring … Continue reading →
TweetHOPKINS, Belize – Imagine a place where luxury meets adventure. Located on the central coast of Belize, Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort is a place where stress is washed away and guests are left to split their time between exciting … Continue reading →
TweetISLAMORADA, Florida Keys — Rand Holstead of Houston, Texas, guided by veteran Captain Brian Helms of Islamorada, won the 50th annual Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament that ended June 21 in Islamorada. The duo earned grand champion honors for their nine … Continue reading →
TweetISLAMORADA, Florida Keys — Rand Holstead of Houston, Texas, released 13 tarpon to earn the title of overall champion at the 39th annual Don Hawley Invitational Tarpon Tournament that ended June 7. Holstead fished with Captain Brian Helms of Islamorada … Continue reading →
TweetISLAMORADA, Florida Keys — Fly angler Julian Robertson of Kerikeri, New Zealand, took top honors in the three-day Outback Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament that ended May 22 in Islamorada. Robertson and his guide, Captain Joe Rodriguez of Homestead, Fla., caught … Continue reading →
TweetISLAMORADA, Florida Keys — Attracted by Islamorada’s “sport fishing capital” moniker, 30 of the world’s top fly anglers are soon to head to the region for the Outback Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament, May 19-22. Limited spots remain available for the … Continue reading →
TweetISLAMORADA, Florida Keys — Wade Davis from Pompano Beach, Fla., placed first among anglers who celebrated Veteran’s Day weekend at the Cheeca Lodge All-American Backcountry Tournament that ended Nov 11. Davis, guided by Captain Richard Black, released two tarpon, 10 … Continue reading →
TweetISLAMORADA, Florida Keys — Rich Campiola of Windham, N.H., caught each of seven target species to win the 2012 Herman Lucerne Memorial Tournament that ended Sept. 23. Anglers fished within the boundaries of Everglades National Park for snook, snapper, redfish, … Continue reading →
TweetAnglers, guides, fishing celebs give back to Everglades National Park ISLAMORADA, In-the-Florida Keys — It’s one of the most fun, unique and challenging tournaments, as anglers fish for seven species set against the backdrop and intriguing beauty of Everglades National … Continue reading →
TweetISLAMORADA, Florida Keys — Anglers are to honor the nation’s heroes while competing alongside wounded warriors during the inaugural Cheeca Lodge All-American Backcountry Tournament. The event is set for Veteran’s Day weekend, Nov. 9-11, in Islamorada, known as the sport-fishing … Continue reading →
TweetISLAMORADA, Florida Keys — A one-of-a-kind event whose anglers target seven species, the Herman Lucerne Memorial Backcountry Fishing Championship is set for Friday through Sunday, Sept. 21-23, in Islamorada. The tournament is named for a man known affectionately in fishing … Continue reading →
