By William Hand The possibilities are endless when it comes to freshwater fishing in the southeastern United States. Whether pan fishing or scouring Lake Seminole for that trophy wall mount, finding the right gear may seem like finding a hook in a haystack. Some will spend countless hours and dollars trying to find the perfect [...]

By CAROLYN IAMON News Writer By the time you read this article, Cecilia Willis will probably be headed for the St. Joe Beach area to go scalloping. When interviewed in early June, she was counting the days until July 1, when the season officially opens. No doubt she will make many trips to the Gulf [...]

by Joyce Kramer We have all seen them, the birds of Lake Seminole that fish to survive. Nature has endowed them with special skills and sharp instincts by which they know just how to catch the food that they need to make it to the next day. This know-how guides them to where to find [...]

By Captain Trey Landry Each year, for the past 10 years, the community of Port St. Joe, Fla., comes together in May for a great event for youngsters. In addition to offering fun competition, this event provides educational aspects as well as the opportunity for young people to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. [...]

By William Hand The Southeast is home to many anglers, both amateur and professional. Professional anglers scour Lake Seminole and other bodies of water in search of the trophy bass that will land them first in many tournaments that take place here. Motivated by prize winnings and personal gratitude has shaped tournament fishing into a [...]

by Joyce Kramer Most sportsmen seem to have one thing in common, they are superstitious. Doesn’t matter what is their passion, they are attached to past generations by legends and “tricks of the trade” too powerful to ignore. The fisherman has inherited his traditions from stories that were told over a crackling campfire. Gentle conversations [...]

By Ron Childs One of the most sought-after fish in the Gulf of Mexico is the big brown fish with the broad, flattened head called a ling, a cobia, a lemonfish, or a crabeater. These amazingly strong fish can grow up to six feet long and weigh up to 150 pounds. Not only are they [...]

By Jeff Findley The 2012 red snapper season in gulf waters is shaping up to be the shortest season on record. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has already designated June 1 as the opening day of red snapper season in the gulf, and will decide on a date to close the season at [...]

By Ron Childs Nothing pulls at your heartstrings like the men and women of our armed forces who have gone into combat and been severely wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. These brave men and women have given so much for us to keep us free. We owe them so much for their sacrifice. One man [...]

You could travel the entire world in search of exotic species of game fish and probably never catch one with more sporting qualities or a more beautiful appearance than the shoal bass. The shoal bass, or “shoalie,” as it is adoringly called by the fans of this hard-fighting fish, is described by many as “a [...]