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SW Florida Fishing: Redfish season is here …
March 5, 2026
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
Another great week of back bay fishing to kick off march! Spring weather is upon us and the fish know it.
Lots of redfish have poured into Bull and Turtle Bays and are…
EcoWatch: Countdown nears for loss of wildlife in 2026
March 5, 2026
The rapid loss of biodiversity that we are witnessing is about much more than nature. The collapse of ecosystems will threaten the well-being and livelihood of everyone on the planet.
Linda Krueg…
Perfect fishing weather …
February 26, 2026
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
In between fronts this week, the fishing was great. As water temperatures began to rebound from the low 50s to the 70s, the fish were active and looking to feed.
Lots…
SW Florida Fishing: Was once everyone’s, now for the few.
February 26, 2026
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR
It’s a sad day here in Boca Grande for fisherman like me who have enjoyed wading the shoreline looking for snook, reds, trout, pompano, sheepshead, cobia, tripletail, e…
SW Florida Fishing: Convicts bite early in local tourney
February 26, 2026
The Lemon Bay Girls Beach Volleyball team sponsored the “Catch a Convict” sheepshead tournament as a fundraiser. Cape Haze Marina hosted the event. The weather and fish cooperated, with plenty of th…
Fish concentrate when chilly; sheepshead abundant for freezer
February 19, 2026
Current weather indicates our colder winter has passed. I expect to see some cooler days, but the harsh Arctic Fronts seem to be behind us. We might have dodged a bullet so far, as I haven’t heard o…
EcoWatch: Harm seen in new Congressional Farm Bill
February 19, 2026
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) has stated: “A new farm bill is long overdue, and the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 is an important step forward in…
EcoWatch: Raising awareness on pressing environmental issues
February 5, 2026
“The fact is that no species has ever had such wholesale control over everything on Earth, living or dead, as we now have. That lays upon us, whether we like it or not, an awesome responsibility. In…
The Island Golfer: Players seek better performance via custom clubs
February 5, 2026
Above, John Dal Santo on site at Coral Creek Club
Chasing perfection can be a fool’s errand, especially on the golf course. Yet it doesn’t stop avid golfers, and even beginners, from seeking it t…
EcoWatch: The consequences of global warming
January 29, 2026
This is a good time to be living in Florida, except if you’re unlucky enough to be living in the Florida Panhandle, including Pensacola, where residents were greeted with two inches of snow and cold…







