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05 September 2010
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Regs and Enforcement
FWC Commission Takes Cautious Approach to Snook Management.
Snook Foundation vows continued cooperation with state gamefish biologists.
Pensacola—The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted last week to open snook fishing on the Atlantic Coast, but to keep the Gulf Coast population a catch-and-release fishery until further notice.
The Atlantic season will open on September 17, and the one-fish, 28- to 32-inch slot limit will be in effect.
Snook fisheries on both coasts have been closed since fish kills caused by January’s record freezes raised grave concerns about impacts on snook populations.
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31 August 2010
Posted in
Research N Action
Dr. Phil Stevens, FWRI, Charlotte Harbor Field Lab
The Importance of Living Shoreline for Juvenile Snook in Charlotte Harbor
Dr. Phil Stevens, is an advisory council member of the Snook Foundation. Here he provides an overview of his recent studies on the Caloosahatchee River, one of the Florida rivers that may turn out to be critical in restoring Snook populations.
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05 August 2010
Posted in
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
Posted in
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?
