Author: Tommy Thompson
Don’t Discount The Table Appeal of Those Pesky Black Sea Bass!
Black sea bass (Centropristis striata) can be pests, but they can also be fine table fare, if they’re in the legal size-limit slot (and if you catch as many keepers as you need for your crew!). When you find black sea bass, usually hovering over nearcshore rocky reefs all over Florida’s Big Bend off …
Red grouper Bag Limit Changes to 2 on May 7, 2015 in Florida’s Gulf State and Federal Waters
The red grouper recreational bag limit will change from four to two fish per person in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters, excluding Monroe County, on May 7, 2015 This change was approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at its November 2014 meeting. The Commission hopes that this change will …
Paddle Natural North Florida’s Suwannee River Wilderness Trail: October 22 – 27, 2015
While there seems like plenty of time to sign up for this excellent paddling adventure, be advised that it’s very popular and the limit fills quickly. So….act now! And if you’d like to see an itinerary of the trip, click on https://www.naturalnorthflorida.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/suwannee_trip_itinerary_2015-599498116b4fe34b99b6584b7f03a85a.pdf More information can be found on the Paddle Florida website at: www.paddleflorida.org Here …
CCA STAR Tournament Comes to Florida’s Gulf Coast, May 23, 2015
From The Florida Sportsman Newswire: The CCA STAR Tournament has been a summertime staple for anglers in Texas and Louisiana for many years, on May 23, anglers in Florida will finally have an opportunity to get in on the action with CCA Florida’s inaugural STAR Tournament. Thanks to the successful STAR blueprint developed by …
Visit Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Wakulla County–An Educational Jewel on Florida’s Big Bend
Any trip to Panacea, in Florida’s Wakulla County, should include a visit to the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab. Here’s some information from their website: Established in 1963, Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that provides marine life to schools and research laboratories. We also study endangered species and conduct …
New Sportody Mobile App Simplifies Finding and Planning Outdoor Activities in Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (April 28, 2015) – Florida visitors and outdoor enthusiasts now have a comprehensive resource for the many trails, golf courses, boat launches, dive spots, skate parks and other sporting activities in the state. Gainesville-based startup, Sportody, released its new application to supplement Sportody.com, the online review network for outdoor sports. The free app …
On The Hunt For Big Seatrout and Redfish in Natural North Florida? Try Soft Plugs!
Getting a wary seatrout or redfish to attack an artificial lure isn’t always a problem. However, if they’re big and trophy-sized, they’ll often spit the lure out just as they get to the rod tip. Years ago, in a faraway place called Texas, Mr. Paul Brown, a retired postmaster, handmade soft lures called “Corkys” and …
Fiddler’s Restaurant in Steinhatchee: The Place To See and Be Seen
There’s no hiding out in Steinhatchee if you eat at Fiddler’s Restaurant. You’ll see just about everyone in town at this popular eatery, located at 1306 SE Riverside Drive, known for its great seafood, steaks, cold beer, generous cocktails, and professional service. Even when the main dining room is busy and the crowd overflows to …
Don’t Miss The BBQ at Hamaknocker’s in Wakulla County, Florida!
I write about cooking and food in the monthly “Sportsman’s Kitchen” column in Florida Sportsman magazine, so I guess I’m qualified to make a comment on Florida’s BBQ tradition. That said, in my humble opinion, Florida has NO BBQ TRADITION. Yes, we have barbeque (and some folks still consider “grilling” to be barbequing), but mostly …
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Moonlight Walk, Gainesville, May 2, 2015
Kanapaha’s Moonlight Walk is a magical experience where there will be twinkle lights, lanterns, and approximately 1500 luminaries along a 1.25 mile walkway. There will also be live entertainment and the Alachua Astronomy Club will be out with telescopes to view the cosmos. Fed Food Company and Dominos will be out selling food and refreshments! …