Winter fishing conditions have been in effect for the past few weeks with lots of wind, some rain and fickle temperatures. It will be hard to plan a fishing trip in advance for the next few months because of regular cold fronts. ...more

December 24, 2008

This week, we're in the waning of the full-moon lunar cycle, which means the next three days the best time to head out onto the water is at 11 a.m. so you can be ready for the afternoon bite. During the Florida winter season, the waning moon phase can be a very productive phase because of the "weather factor" which always trumps lunar phases. ...more

December 14, 2008

A throttling during the treacherous 2004 hurricane season, coupled with years of battering and bruising from heavy boater use, have left Williams Park in need of a well-earned face-lift. ...more

December 10, 2008

A series of cold fronts has made for some difficult fishing on Tampa Bay's South Shore flats. Water temperature is now at 65 degrees - the point where snook stop actively feeding, and other species slow down. ...more

December 3, 2008

You don't have to join the flotilla to be part of the 25th annual Alafia lighted boat parade. The Dec. 6 event is billed as a holiday party for landlubbers alike. ...more

November 26, 2008

Water temperature in the Gulf has dropped into the low 70s, and that's a magic number. It usually triggers some fine fall fishing. ...more

November 26, 2008

The Williams Boat Ramp on the Alafia River will get a $275,000 facelift beginning Dec. 8. ...more

November 25, 2008

GO FISHING is a look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mike Anderson, right, with "Reel Animals" partner Billy Nobles. ...more

November 8, 2008

There has been plenty of activity in the Little Manatee River for the past few weeks. ...more

October 22, 2008

Polk County deputies are helping search for a boater on Lake Kissimmee. Robert Willis Whitchard, 38, of Winter Haven, launched his airboat Saturday at the River Ranch Hunt Club's boat ramp, deputies say. ...more

October 20, 2008