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Field testing new Seviin GW series reels last few months. Pompano fishing was epic. Check out these reels at your local Seviin/St. Croix dealer. Great value and performance!
05/26/2026
The 2025 Florida Boating Accident Report was released recently. Main take home points:
- 51 fatalities (81 in 2024 was record high)
- 694 accidents
- 439 injuries
- $25.6 million in property damage
Refer to www.myfwc.com for entire report
(FWC file photo)
05/22/2026
!! NO FISHING !! ATLANTIC RED SNAPPER 39-day red snapper season will not start the night before it began.
A lawsuit filed in federal lawsuit by a commercial fishing trade association has been granted an injuction to cease fishing for red snapper. U.S. Judge Rudolph Contreras will not allow any fishing until he renders a decision.
Where does that leave everyone planning on fishing?
05/20/2026
Registration open for 2026 Florida Python Challenge. Competition date are July 10-July 19. Up to $25,000 on hand for winnings. See all rules on FLPythonChallenge.org.
Last year, 294 pythons were removed, 1,406 since Challenge began. Opportunities exist on 32 FWC managed lands.
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05/18/2026
No audio, but Capt. Tanner Ison of Reel Deal charters in Marco Island show how to catch African pompano on
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(Video & photos from Capt. Tanner Ison)
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