Its that time of year in the Republic when the Dolphins come to visit. This week has been spectacular, ths seas laid down and the Dolphins came in. Captain AL Bunner lead the attack and dolphins where everyware off Islamirada. The two day take included the above two Bulls and 35 schoolies between 22" and 35". [...]
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Jan. 7-9: Sailfish Open at Hawks Cay.
Marathon. Eighteen teams of professional anglers and amateur enthusiasts will compete in the catch-and-release tournament in the waters around Marathon. Contact Laura Emmole at (305) 395-3474 or (727) 631-0072, e-mail lemmole@worldsailfish.com or visit thesailfishopen.com.
Jan. 7-10: Sailbone Offshore & Backcountry.
Islamorada. Three days of fishing in the backcountry and offshore [...]
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The first month of the stone crab season has been a disappointment to most. Compared to the last few years the counts are low and the sizes small. Like in any fishing season, each expert has their own reason for the sluggish start to the season . Some say its water tempature others believe its [...]
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7 Days and Counting The 2009 Lobster Mini Season starts Wednesday July 29 & 30th. The Conch Republic will be inendated with thousands of Visitors from around the World please remember you are a guest in a foreign country respect are laws, customs and traditions of our tiny country.
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Experts warn the exotic, poisonous species could spread in Keys waters.
Where one lionfish is found, many others almost certainly lurk, says Bahamas dive operator Bruce Purdy.
“You probably have a whole bunch down there in the Keys,” said Purdy. “It takes a few months after they settle before people start seeing them.” The first Pacific lionfish [...]
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