Wading boots, as far as they’ve come over the years, are not hiking boots. Even if you pony up hundreds of dollars for some of the finest models on the market, you’re still getting a dumbed down version of a … Continue reading →

Insulated rubber boots will keep your feet warm when fishing on cold, crisp mornings — especially when the forecast calls for day-long drizzle. Don’t forget to look for boots with a non-slip outsole. Things get slippery when wet, and buying … Continue reading →

Non-commercial or recreational fishers who do not have a fishing licence can only fish for lobster and crab (Edible/brown crab, spider crab and velvet crab) from May 1 to September 30 every year, and can only fish up to six … Continue reading →

Facts You Should Know About Marine Animal Bites Bites or puncture wounds to the hand, wrist, foot, or joint are very dangerous and require immediate medical attention. Ocean bacteria are particularly dangerous. Infections often occur. Local wound infection may develop … Continue reading →

Betta fish are extremely territorial and likely to fight any other fish they share their tank with. Male Betta fish especially like to attack other fish by biting their fins. And in cases where they fight each other, the fights … Continue reading →

Lures. The same techniques apply to bigger bass as they do for the smaller fish; the only difference is a larger lure. Using a larger lure means you will scare away the smaller fish. The little bass will leave the … Continue reading →

The Race is located between Fishers Island and Little Gull Island, is about 3.5 miles wide, and serves as the main entrance into Long Island Sound. How deep is the race in Long Island Sound? The Race, between Fisher’s Island … Continue reading →

What is considered a bait fish? Bait fish are small fish caught for use as bait to attract large predatory fish, particularly game fish. Species used are typically those that are common and breed rapidly, making them easy to catch … Continue reading →

What this means is that a treble hook is still considered one hook because it has a single shank – or point of attachment. If you have a two pole stamp, you may fish 5 hooks on each line AND … Continue reading →

MELBOURNE BEACH — Melbourne Beach beaches are closed to all activities except walking, jogging, biking, fishing, surfing and swimming. Activities such as sunbathing, sitting in chairs, organized sports or lying on blankets and grouping of persons is not permitted. Is … Continue reading →

The Bascom Method and the Hawaiian Scale One stands on the beach with eyes aligned with the wave crest and the horizon. He or she then measures the wave from that point to the average sea level. How big is … Continue reading →

forecasting. LOTUS is our new forecasting model; the successor of LOLA. This new forecast model combines cutting edge prediction technology with NOAA’s Wavewatch III source code to give you more accurate wave forecasts. What does Lola mean in surf? So, … Continue reading →

A tombolo is formed when a spit connects the mainland coast to an island. A spit is a feature that is formed through deposition of material at coastlines. The process of longshore drift occurs and this moves material along the … Continue reading →

Big Sarasota Pass Sandbar Big Pass separates the north end of Siesta Key from the south end of Lido Key. Where its waters meet the Gulf of Mexico, a new permanently exposed sandbar has emerged. Boaters, kayakers and SUP’ers (Stand … Continue reading →

Farmed yellow perch are raised in ponds, indoor recirculating systems, and aquaponics systems for the food fish market and pond stocking. You can find yellow perch on restaurants’ menus and at retailer markets,5 and you can purchase fish directly from … Continue reading →