Water in lakes is still good, although down from Irma’s effects

  Hello Folks, The lakes are startin’ to go down a little, but a lot of lakes still have plenty of water in ‘em, especially the smaller lakes...

Make sure to hydrate well during our sweltering summer months

Hello Folks, Well, it feels like summer has arrived, but in fact, it starts June 21, next Wednesday. We have been havin’ some very warm...

FWC gets no funding to spray hydrilla in 2024

Hello Folks, It’s great to be back in the saddle again, so the sayin’ goes. A few days after my back surgery, I wasn’t sure I...

Bluegills, shellcrackers are bitin’ strong even after latest full moon

Hello Folks, Well, we are on the other side of the full moon and the fishin’ is still goin’ strong. Lots of folks are gettin’...

Cold front earlier this week slowed specks

Hello Folks, I sure hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I’m back from my vacation and ready...

Sorry for absence, but things were taken care of

Hello Folks, I’m sorry I missed you guys for a couple of weeks. I had a medical issue that I had to take care of...

Keepin’ an eye on the weather is important to those lookin’...

Hello Folks, Well, by the time you read my column we will almost have another month in the books. August begins this weekend and that...

Big chains of lakes have been very good for anglers

Hello Folks, I hope you had a chance to get on the water over the weekend and do some fishin’ that has been really good...

State has grants available for high school fishing teams

Hello Folks, Back-to-school season is under way. Florida parents, teachers, and school staff can now apply for funding to support school fishin’ clubs for students. The...

Times are certainly different now

Hello Folks, My grandfather used to tell me when I was younger that things change over time. Well, as of three weeks ago, we were...