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CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: PANFISH OF THE FLORIDA KEYS

I guess the definition of panfish is any fish that can fit in a standard size frying pan. Being a fat southern guy, my...
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LADY ANGLERS HOOK 160 FISH AT UPPER KEYS TOURNAMENT

Forty-two aspiring anglers across Florida and other states learned from the pros at the award winning Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Keys University and Fishing...
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ALL-AMERICAN BACKCOUNTRY TOURNAMENT RETURNS TO CHEECA LODGE

In recognition of Veterans Day, anglers will join with war heroes to pursue some of the world’s most sought-after game fish for trophies and...
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ALL-AMERICAN BACKCOUNTRY TOURNAMENT RETURNS TO CHEECA LODGE

In recognition of Veterans Day, anglers will join with war heroes to pursue some of the world’s most sought-after game fish for trophies and...
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CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: IF YOU SEE A BUTTON, IT’S A MUTTON

With the exception of a lane snapper, “when you see a button, it’s a mutton.”  Mutton snapper is one of the most sought-after game fish...

CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: REPORTING BACK FROM LOBSTER MINI-SEASON

This was the first year we've had a three-day lobster mini-season in the Florida Keys. In late June, Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Dockside Bar...

LOBSTER SEASON BEGINS THIS WEEK: SOME TIPS TO AVOID BEING A GOOGAN ON THE...

If you’re anything like me, you’ve never made a mistake on the water. …Is what we wish we could all say. But I don’t care...
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CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: FIGURING OUT FLOATERS

As we are heading offshore, I commonly tell my clients we are looking for four things. Number one: birds – the bigger and blacker...
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MARATHON CITY STAFF TO OVERSEE THREE PUBLIC BOAT RAMPS FOR LOBSTER SPORT SEASON

The city of Marathon is gearing up for the three lobster sport days in 2024. Yes, three days. By order of Gov. Ron DeSantis,...
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MASSIVE BULL CAUGHT DURING UM CELEBRITY FISH TOURNAMENT

Team Coastal Ink Printing angler Tyler Webb reeled in a 42.8-pound bull dolphin aboard the Sea Senorita to help secure the win in the...