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Snapper always bites at the water’s edge
Peri Stavropoulos Land snapper fishing continues to prove to be very effective over the past week, with the Geelong waterfront once again being one of the number one hot spots. Wagim Walk still has fantastic fishing with…
Robertson: Fishing the mighty Niagara River | Columns
Writing weekly articles for two newspapers is a seemingly endless chore.You finish one week's editorials and…
Federal surveillance fuels battle with Gulf fishermen
If NOAA is successful, Allen Walburn will soon be forced to keep electronic monitors on his three chartered fishing boats to track their every move, a requirement he compares to felony defendants forced to wear ankle bracelets. “I don't…
Ileana Garcia and Adam Botana push for boating safety measures after increase in accidents
GOP Sen. Ileana Garcia is set to appear before the Environment and Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday, pushing for legislation it says will help improve boat safety and reduce illegal vessel rentals in Florida's waterways. Garcia is…
Charleston Charter Captain Wins $ 118,900 at Hang Em ‘High Kingfish Invitational | Fishing
Captain Robert Olsen has cashed numerous checks at king mackerel fishing tournaments, but the one he just…
Gold Coast Coomera – weekly report
Hello everyone, I hope you all had a good week. The rain has been fairly persistent this week with fairly heavy falls around the Gold Coast. At the time of writing my report, weather conditions of moderate wind and rain…
Operation Koa Kai has been pushed back to the island of Hawaii
photo of Operation Koa Kai courtesy of the US Coast Guard (BIVN) - The U.S. Coast Guard conducted their annual Koa Kai Operation in the waters off the island of Hawaii this month. From the US Coast Guard:Operation Koa Kai lasted…
Sport fishing, endangered whale watching charters? New proposed pollution standards focus on…
As California air pollution regulators aim to reduce pollution statewide, two ocean-specific industries - sport fishing and whale watching - could be targeted more, local business owners say “Would be catastrophic”.Last Friday, the…
The boat dock bidder claimed an “impeccable” record. Is it good?
CINCINNATI - Queen City Riverboats owner Don Jones highlighted his experience on the river when he asked the Cincinnati Park Board of Directors to choose their boat dock proposal over a rival offer from H. Hafner & Sons Inc.“I grew up…
Pattaya mayor calls for more safety on Bali Hai pier
After a number of incidents went viral on social media, the mayor of Pattaya ordered authorities to crack down on issues at the Bali Hai Pier. Crimes such as price gouging and tour boats operating without a license have been frequently…