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CAPT. VAN HUBBARD: Get on the boat, reflect

September 18, 2025
VAN HUBBARD
Columns, Sports & Outdoors

Despite challenges, we still enjoy special ‘place of paradise’ I understand we will see hotter weather again. I’m enjoying our recent overcast skies and cooler fall-like days. Our Gulf and Bay...

COLUMNS: CAPT. VAN HUBBARD

Our lives fly by; The impressions we make to young are permanent Today’s times are faster than we can deal with frequently. Take to the outdoors to refresh and recover. Many of us like fishing...

All-time shark week legend: Giant ‘Old Hitler’

As a young high school fisherman, I enjoyed fish legends. Big shark stories just enhanced the adventure and thrills. Everyone from Tampa Bay to Boca Grande Pass had huge hammerhead sharks Old...

Get to Homosassa, Crystal River

Children are out of school. Experience something new together. Options are almost infinite. Of course, cost and time might be factors. We have choices locally and beyond. There are still a few...

A wake of opportunity: Dolphins and the fishing boats they follow

We have a challenge to deal with; dolphin have mastered welfare. Dolphins, aka Flipper, have developed into a significant problem; they have become dependent on us to fish for them. We exhaust...

SW Florida Fishing: Pass and backcountry fishing…

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE We have had lots of great fishing this past week in the back country. Scattered showers and cloud cover have had the mornings feeling cooler than usual and the fish in...

Calm, clear waters with excellent results, memories

Get the family out this summer Summer is here and it’s hot. We still have great fishing options. Here are some ideas you can consider. First, get out early to beat the heat. Dress with long...

SW Florida Fishing: For the Ladies…

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE We are getting into the latter part of tarpon season here in Boca Grande, but the tarpon fishing is still hot! Whether you are pass fishing or fishing the beaches there...

Pelican tied to a seagull; please consider wildlife on water

We are frequently careless and take our natural resources for granted. Here are a few things we might want to consider. Pelicans are interesting to observe but not always the smartest birds...

SW Florida Fishing: What a great time to go fishing…

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE June is here and we have started to switch into summer weather patterns with scattered showers and thunderstorms popping up in the mornings and afternoons. The...