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02 September 2010
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Fishing
Other areas remain catch and release
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will reopen the recreational harvest season for snook on Sept. 17 in Florida’s Atlantic waters and maintain a catch-and-release snook fishery in Florida’s Gulf waters. Only catch-and-release fishing for snook has been allowed statewide under FWC executive orders, which have been in effect since January, to protect snook populations affected by prolonged cold weather in Florida earlier this year.
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02 September 2010
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Research N Action
FWC Commissioners meeting in Pensacola today voted to open the Florida West Coast Snook season "for catch and release only," and open the East Coast season for the regular limited harvest of Fall, 2010. If you were following the FWRI 'Options', that is, Option C for the East Coast and Option D for West Coast anglers.
Rick Roberts, Executive Director of the Snook Foundation was one of many angler representatives who brought the commissioners the most current information on the state of the snook fishery. "People tend to feel emotional about snook and snook-fishing. We listen with respect to all anglers, and try to present their findings and opinions in an uniform way. We are glad that we have quite a bit of factual information to share, and we feel that our voices were heard."
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31 August 2010
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Fishing
1811 anglers participated in the Snook Season poll between August 3 and 31.
Here are Your Results
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24 August 2010
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Fishing
(Click Image To Enlarge) Anglers may be as likely to agree as these two unfortunate snook that locked jaws while chasing bait. photo: Bebo SmithWill Anglers Agree on Snook Management?
Maybe not. It appears that anglers on both Florida Coasts have divergent opinions on how snook should be managed. Among the many options FWC Commissioners will consider when they meet in early September to discuss reopening snook season is a different East and West Coast Management Plan.
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23 August 2010
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Regs and Enforcement
Based on analyses by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, their staff recommendation is proposed.
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03 August 2010
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Research N Action
(Click Image To Enlarge) Decision to open the season would not affect the required release of this over slot (42 inch) Snook. Photo: Dave Pomerleau Poll: Should the Snook Season Open? Poll complete Aug 31 - see results link below.
The scheduled reopening of the Snook Season on September 1st is postponed to give FFWC Commissioners a chance to hear the report on the snook kill resulting from the freeze, get public input, and then get the information on the new rule out to the public, FWC Biological Administrator, Jessica McCawley reported to the Snook Foundation.
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05 August 2010
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Increase Release Survival
Director Rick Roberts' favorite cousin with her first snook, and of course, she's happy,. However, hanging the snook by the jaw can harm the fish so the better way to pose would be holding the fish horizontally. (since this snook was not heavy it was likely unharmed).How to Get the Best Shot of your Fish and the Shot that's Best for your Fish
Snook Foundation's 'Best Shots' online photo album and contest is for readers to share the memories of their best catch and release fishing trips. Monthly Awards to the 'Best' adult and child photos will be given. Judging won't be easy! But we do have a few guidelines here that you can apply to increase your chances of getting posted as a Winner, as well as creating consistent, great photos.
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02 August 2010
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Fishing
Hair from Jack Doodle's tail makes an exceptional fly
Tampa Bay Fly Fishing
Snook are fewer but can be found...having the right fly helps
I have this dog, Jack (often referred to as Jack Doodle). He’s an amazing dog not only because he’s a constant ball of positive energy, but also because his tail hair serves as the supreme body for a snook fly.
I got Jack when he was a pup about 2 years ago, but it wasn’t until last summer when I discovered the power of his tail hair. One day, Jack and I were swimming and I noticed it come alive when submerged. I thought to myself that would make a killer fly; excellent life, natural off-white color, and ever present supply. Not to mention, it’s free!
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21 July 2010
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Research N Action
(Click Image To Enlarge) Cobia caught on one of St.Lucie County's artificial reefs
Can Artificial Reefs contribute to Fishery Management?
James Oppenborn is St. Lucie County's Coastal Resources Supervisor and the recipient of Snook Foundation's 2009 Excellence in Habitat Restoration Award, in recognition of his work deploying and monitoring artificial and oyster shell reefs in Indian River Lagoon. Here are some of his results and thoughts going forward.
In 5 years managing the St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program I have been careful to collect data for use in science which shows the importance of artificial reefs to both fish stocks and the people who harvest them.
Note from the Snook Foundation: If you have been a reader of this website for long, you probably know where we stand on Inshore Fishery Management: More important than slot and bag limits, much more important than hatchery production, Juvenile and Adult Fish Habitats are essential for a robust inshore fishery. So what role can artificial reefs play in essential habitat creation or restoration?
