Noted fly fishing guru Sandy Moret will be among the celebrity speakers at the ninth annual Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! seminar, set for Dec. 5 to 7 at Holiday Isle Resort in Islamorada.
The seminar for women, held in conjunction with Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and presented by Mercury Outboards, kicks off with a […]

Technology may be harming Florida Bay more than it’s helping boaters, backcountry experts say.
“Now people buy a GPS before they buy a push pole,” said longtime flats guide Hank Brown. “They think it makes you an expert on Florida Bay.”
The GPS (global positioning system) devices commonly found on boats gives newcomers to the bay’s shallow […]

The federal government has proposed a new rule to protect critical habitat for the Florida Keys’ most unique species and rare fish — the smalltooth sawfish.
Listed as endangered in 2003, the sawfish population has declined by 95 percent from its historical numbers, hovering around 2,000 today, said Shelly Norton, who worked on the recovery plan […]

Appeal to U.S. commerce chief falls on deaf ears…
A final decision on a pending ban on grouper fishing is not expected before early December — but a Key West charter captain said the chances of relief seem bleak.
Andy Griffiths, who spoke directly with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez on a conference call earlier this […]

December 4th thru 7th, 2008
http://www.islamoradasailfishtournament.com
Come and be a part of one of the oldest and most exciting tournaments in the Florida Keys!
The Islamorada Sailfish Tournament is the first leg of the Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship. High point angler David Spilman is well on his way to a championship ring. The second leg of […]