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CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHING HOLES: YELLOW JACKS ARE GREAT FIGHTS AND EVEN BETTER EATS

If you're looking for a big fight and a great meal, target yellow jacks. They fight like jack crevalle, which pound for pound is...
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INAUGURAL FISH TOURNAMENT SUPPORTS MOTE MARINE LAB

Snook and redfish took center stage in Islamorada in mid-December for the inaugural Crisdel Islamorada Invitational sponsored by Crisdel Group, Inc. and the Criscola Family....
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SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD FILM FEATURES KEYS FISHERMEN

Sereia Films, a local production company focused on seafood education, partnered with the Florida Keys chapter of the Surfrider Foundation to host a lively...
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TEAM TROPHY HUNTERS WINS ISLAMORADA SAILFISH TOURNAMENT

The 59th annual Islamorada Sailfish Tournament kicked off at Whale Harbor, hosting 88 anglers. Under rough conditions and tough fishing, anglers competed for three...
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CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: SEASONAL BITES IN MARATHON

This is my first edition of Captain Joel's Fishin' Holes in the Marathon Weekly. My number one goal is to keep you, the reader,...
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BACKCOUNTRY TOURNAMENT REELS IN WINNERS & MONEY FOR STUDENTS IN THE UPPER KEYS

By Zachary Woltanski Sept. 25 marked the ending of the Key Largo Rotary’s 22nd Annual Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge. All participants were invited...
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25 WOUNDED VETS SET TO FISH IN ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA

Fish With A Hero is hosting its ninth annual event this year to honor veterans who have served the country. Twenty-five disabled and wounded veterans...
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COMMERCIAL LOBSTER SEASON OFF TO A GOOD START AS KEYS FISHERMEN DEAL WITH INCREASED...

The commercial spiny lobster season started Aug. 6, and the fishermen and -women of the Florida Keys have been hauling traps and diving for...
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LADIES HOOK 100 FISH DURING UPPER KEYS TOURNAMENT

Ladies came from as far away as Georgia to learn fishing and compete at the Ladies Let’s Go Fishing Screamin’ Reels tournament, held June...
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TEAM DREAM WEAVER WINS SKIPPERS DOLPHIN TOURNAMENT

The 8th annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament welcomed 69 teams and 270 anglers who competed for more than $80,000 in cash plus trophies from King...