Sports & Outdoors
The fishing clubs of Boca Grande waters
June 11, 2021
This story is the second in a series devoted to fathers, and their importance in our lives. Highlighted will be some of the more common activities many of us remember when we think of our dads.
BY TO…
Mills takes first, Coleman takes second in Red Gill Tournament to benefit the Maritime Museum
June 9, 2021
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Capt. Waylon Mills has been a quiet contender so far this year … at least until Sunday, May 30 when he and his team aboard Blaze took first place in the annual Red Gill Tarpon Tou…
The WRTT ‘Grande Tradition’ to honor island fishing legends Bracken and Futch
May 30, 2021
BY WESLEY LOCKE, WORLD’S RICHEST TARPON TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR – The World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament is routed in the rich history of Traditional Live Bait Tarpon fishing in Boca Grande Pass. In the 8…
Dads, their babies, and the fishing tradition
May 30, 2021
This story is the first in a series devoted to fathers, and their importance in our lives. Highlighted will be some of the more common activities many of us remember when we think of our dads.
BY TON…
Capt. Wayne Joiner and his team on Hey, Moma! take first in the #17 Classic
May 23, 2021
For more photos of the 2021 #17 Classic, go to bocabeacon.smugmug.com BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The #17 Classic, held on May 13 and 14, yielded 14 releases for the full field of boats that fished Boca Gran…
World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament back on for 2021!
May 23, 2021
STAFF REPORT – Presented by Eagle Grille & Miller’s Dockside | Boca Grande Marina, the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 2021 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament on Thursday &…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC launches the new Florida fishing pier finder
May 17, 2021
To the Editor:
Are you looking for a place to fish from shore? Check out the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s new Florida Fishing Pier Finder, an interactive map that allows angler…
Greatest kids fishing tournament on earth to be held in Boca Grande Pass on June 5: Kids helping kids is what it’s all about
May 4, 2021
STAFF REPORT – After taking 2020 off because of COVID-19, the Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament will return on Saturday, June 5, and will be held in Boca Grande Pass from 3 to 6 p.m.
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Catch fish, win prizes at youth fishing tourney
February 27, 2021
STAFF REPORT – Grab your fishing pole and tackle box and come join the family fun at our youth fishing tournament on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. at the Boca Grande fishing pier (Behind Kappy’s Market…
Ready to catch the big one? Mark your calendar for the youth fishing tournament on February 27
February 20, 2021
STAFF REPORT – Grab your fishing pole and tackle box and come join the family fun at our youth fishing tournament on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. at the Boca Grande fishing pier (Behind Kappy’s Market…