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‘JIMMY GAGS’ VINDICATED: CHARGES DROPPED AGAINST MARATHON CHARTER CAPTAIN

Marathon charter captain James “Jimmy Gags” Gagliardini won’t go down in history as a felon. And he says the “dock pets” at his home...
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FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: WINDY CONDITIONS CAN PRODUCE THE BEST DAYS IN THE EVERGLADES

By Richard Hastings This October has certainly been a windy one. While it can be a deterrent offshore, in the backcountry it simply helps us...
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FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: THE TALE OF THE LARGE TRIPLETAIL

By Drew Nobregas Not a cloud in the sky, and a slick calm summer day in the Everglades made for a spectacular moment in my...
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FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: BITES HEAT UP AS FLORIDA BAY COOLS

By Richard Hastings October is here and it’s time to hit your local pumpkin patch. On the water, temperatures are starting to cool in Florida...
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BACKCOUNTRY FISHING TOURNAMENT SUPPORTS CAT POPULATION

A popular, one-day backcountry fishing tournament in Islamorada is back for its 24th year, with funds supporting several causes near and dear to organizer...
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FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: CHUM GETS THE BLACKFIN FIRED UP

Our first stop during an offshore trip on Oct. 7 was to the patch reefs off Islamorada, where we successfully loaded up the livewell...
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YOUNG STANCZYK WINS KEYS KIDS FISH DERBY IN ISLAMORADA

The Islamorada Charter Boat Association welcomed 95 young anglers up to the age of 10 for the 28th annual Keys Kids Fishing Derby on...
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FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: FALL FISHING BRINGS ITS OWN COLOR CHANGE TO FLORIDA BAY

By Richard Hastings Fall fishing is underway in the Florida Keys. While the leaves may be changing colors up north, Florida Bay is also having...
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FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: ‘LADIES, LET’S GO FISHING’ SEMINAR & TOURNAMENT RETURNS TO THE...

Women seeking to learn fishing in a welcoming, no-pressure environment can do just that at the “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” Keys University and Fishing...
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KEYS KIDS CAN FISH FOR FREE DURING TOURNAMENT FOR YOUNG ANGLERS ON SEPT. 28...

The Islamorada Charter Boat Association will host its 28th annual Keys Kids Fishing Derby on Sunday Sept. 28 at the Lorelei Restaurant in Islamorada.   The...