Category: Fishing

Safety 101: How To Prepare Your Boat for a Hurricane

6/3/2022 - The experts at BoatUS offer their top tips on how to give your pride and joy its best chance for surviving a storm. U.S. Navy Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who commanded allied air, land, and sea forces during World War II, said it best: “The time for taking all measures… SEE MORE

NOAA Releases Two Key Reports, Status of Stocks and Fisheries

6/1/2022 - NOAA Fisheries released two flagship reports—the 2021 Status of Stocks report and the 2020 Fisheries of the United States report. “These reports help capture our shared and continued commitment to sustainable fisheries management in the U.S. as we continue to make progress in rebuilding and ending overfishing on stocks and… SEE MORE

A few lucky sailors are already out on their moorings, commissioning their boats for a great boating season ahead.

Safety 101: 8 Boating Safety Tips and Tools

5/21/2022 - It’s National Safe Boating Week, and NOAA has partnered with the National Safe Boating Council, a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, to make it easy to remember what to do when you’re out in a sail or motor boat, canoe, kayak or other sea-worthy vessel this summer. Here’s NOAA's checklist for anyone going… SEE MORE

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Chemical-Free Cleaning Products to Keep Your Boat Looking Great

5/20/2022 - Use the best in innovative cleaning products to keep you and your family safe from harsh chemicals, while keeping your boat looking beautiful! Zoppinh.com brings you this amazing collection from Ewbank, a UK company that has been providing tools for chemical-free cleaning since 1850. The Steam Chief, a 1800W Stem… SEE MORE

A classic Arey's Pond Boat Yard cat, at left, sits on the Chesapeake beside a modern cruising catamaran.

Boating 101: Spring Checklist

5/16/2022 - By John Page Williams. Hooray for spring! It’s time to get out on the water. But first, make sure your boat is ready to run smoothly, reliably, and safely. (And even if you have been fishing all winter, it’s a good time to check over your rig for an even… SEE MORE

Florida Red Tide Status Update for May 13, 2022

5/13/2022 - Current Conditions The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed at very low concentrations in one sample from Northwest Florida over the past week. Additional details are provided below. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was not observed. In Northwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at very low concentrations in Walton County. Along the Florida East… SEE MORE

Attention to the tide is key in saltwater fishing

Fishing 101: Why You Should Fish with the Tides

5/6/2022 - Fishing with the tides isn’t a new technique. Tides have always been vitally important with fishing. Adding a kayak to the mix gives anglers the chance to be in places others can’t because of shallow water. The worst-case scenario in kayak fishing with the tides is you get beached in… SEE MORE

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Boating and Water Safety 101

5/5/2022 - A few simple safety precautions can make all the difference on the water. In addition to checking the tides and weather you'll encounter, read our tips below for a quick water safety refresh. Children and Inexperienced Swimmers Should Always Wear a Life Vest Be sure to choose a Coast Guard… SEE MORE

FWC Approves Proposed Redfish Rule Changes for State Waters

5/4/2022 - At its May meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved proposed management regions and regulation changes for redfish in state waters. The proposed rule changes would: Modify the redfish management regions. (See figure 1) Prohibit captain and crew from retaining a bag limit when on a for-hire… SEE MORE

NOAA Fisheries Invites Public Comment on Climate Regional Plans

5/4/2022 - Changing climate and oceans are affecting the nation’s valuable marine life and the people, businesses and communities that depend on them. From warming oceans and rising seas to droughts and ocean acidification, these impacts are expected to increase with continued changes in the planet’s climate system. NOAA has developed seven draft… SEE MORE