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UF wants your input on Goliath grouper
Thu  May 23 2013 08:04AM
The University of Florida’s Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program is currently conducting a survey about Goliath grouper. They are looking to hear from a wide variety of stakeholders about their views and experiences regarding the Goliath grouper and its management. … Find out how to read more online.

Reader Photos
Thu  May 23 2013 08:04AM
WE WANT YOUR PHOTOS! Here’s how it works: Take pictures of your outdoor adventures. Send your high-quality digital photos to waterlineweekly@gmail.com, or send prints by snail mail to The Charlotte Sun, 23170 Harborview Road, Port Charlotte, FL 33980, ATTN: Josh … Find out how to read more online.

The best time  to go fishing
Thu  May 23 2013 08:04AM
I’m just dazed by the challenging pace of this busy time of year. Fortunately, I’m not at a loss for words. Tarpon season is in full swing, so I’ll start with the silver kings. First, I’m impressed with the improved … Find out how to read more online.

letters to the publisher
Thu  May 23 2013 08:04AM
JOSH: Just thought I’d mention my surprise to see Billy Carl’s comment in the latest WaterLine issue: “I am only speculating, but I know Obama, Bloomberg, Feinstein and the others are experts at going in the back door to achieve … Find out how to read more online.

Hurricane shenanigans
Thu  May 23 2013 08:04AM
May has only just arrived, but the media clowns are already preparing for their six-month celebration of “hurricane season.” Case in point: I bet that the name of your local TV weather report has recently changed to “The Hurricane Tracking … Find out how to read more online.

Use mangrove cuts to  locate moving water
Thu  May 23 2013 08:04AM
The tide chart did not exactly get my motor running (not that I have a motor). Still, the daily tide chart showed a rather anemic-looking early morning riser, peaking out in the mid-morning heat. The faller, ending in the afternoon, … Find out how to read more online.

Joining the tarpon circus
Thu  May 23 2013 08:04AM
It’s about that time again: The tenth season of the Professional Tarpon Tournament Series will kick off this weekend in Boca Grande Pass. The all-female-angler WPTTS, which last year was a full series of tournaments just like the men’s events, … Find out how to read more online.

Have you heard of the Florida Tarpon Anglers Association?
Thu  May 23 2013 08:04AM
Last week, a couple people I know pretty well told me they’d gotten Facebook invitations to join an organization called the Florida Tarpon Anglers Association. I’d never head of the group, but it didn’t take too long to track down … Find out how to read more online.

Cobia from shore
Thu  May 23 2013 08:04AM
Cobia fishing in the Harbor has been nothing short of phenomenal. The brown bombers seem to be everywhere, and they are big. Fish 50 pounds and heavier have been reported. Most have been caught while fishing the flats, but there … Find out how to read more online.


Thu  May 23 2013 08:04AM
Managing your boat’s batteries … Find out how to read more online.

Partying to  help wildlife
Thu  May 23 2013 08:04AM
What happens when a moose and a parrot get together to save a tortoise? Find out this Saturday, May 18 (why does that date sound vaguely familiar?). The Charlotte Harbor Parrothead Club is sponsoring Tropical Party 4 Animals at Moose … Find out how to read more online.

Do a rod’s guides really matter?
Thu  May 23 2013 08:04AM
Your rod’s guides (sometimes called eyes) are one of its most crucial components. Their function is to keep your line running parallel to your rod. Doing that alone takes no special technology — bent paperclips would work just fine. But … Find out how to read more online.

Sharks,   size small
Thu  May 23 2013 08:04AM
You remember the movie Jaws, right? In the film, Quint uses a massive 16/0 Penn Senator reel and a broomstick-like rod to battle a huge great white shark. A lot of people think shark fishing means you’ll be using that … Find out how to read more online.

Spinnerbaits for dingy water
Thu  May 23 2013 08:04AM
In my opinion, the best way to fish stained water is to leave it and find clean water. Unfortunately, you can’t always do that — sometimes you have no choice but to fish water that is not as clean and … Find out how to read more online.

Get wrecked by a permit
Thu  May 23 2013 08:04AM
Most Southwest Florida anglers have never caught a permit. But a lot of them have caught pompano. The two are very similar — in fact, when they’re young, they often school together. The major difference between them is their size. … Find out how to read more online.

For the love  of sailing
Thu  May 23 2013 08:04AM
Not all regattas can be as grand as the Charlotte Harbor Regatta. Not all regattas want to be. The Hibiscus Small Boat Regatta started out as a way to introduce kids to the sport of sailing just after Hurricane Charley … Find out how to read more online.

Going to miss you, old friend
Tue  May 21 2013 08:03AM
A weird week for me. Normally, I’d never use this column to express emotion. In doing so this week, I may hear about it from my publisher and readers. So first off, let me apologize. A friend of mine passed … Find out how to read more online.

FWC’s action plans for 16 species ready for review
Thu  May 9 2013 08:01AM
Florida’s wildlife diversity is reflected in the 16 species of birds, mammals, fish, frogs and snakes whose draft action plans are ready for public review and comment. The Florida burrowing owl, Florida sandhill crane and Big Cypress and Sherman’s fox … Find out how to read more online.

So much to say, so little space
Thu  May 9 2013 08:01AM
There’s a lot going on that I need to mention this week. I have a tendency to be too wordy, so I’ll try to keep it brief. First, I’d like to welcome Capt. Van Hubbard back to the list of … Find out how to read more online.

Reader Photos
Thu  May 9 2013 08:01AM
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