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BTT’s Abaco Bonefish Genetics Trip – Summer 2015

Last year BTT, in collaboration with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), initiated a three year genetics study looking at the connectivity of bonefish populations in the Caribbean and Western Atlantic. Determining the […]

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Video: Tell Congress to keep Biscayne open

Biscayne National Park’s plan to close over 10,000 acres to recreational fishing is the latest example of a broader issue of public waters being unnecessarily closed. Fortunately, Congress has stepped in with a bipartisan bill […]

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Go Fish for 7/18/15 by Capt. Bill Miller

Night time fishing is a good way to beat the summer heat and Tampa Bay offers many opportunities. Dock lights attract bait fish that attract other fish like speckled trout, redfish, snook, ladyfish and more.

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Maicon’s Snook

On the morning of June 10th, angler Maicon Flex Iscas Artificiais caught and released this massive 107 cm Atlantic snook (Centropomus undecimalis) that could earn him the new All-Tackle Length record. Maicon caught the fish […]

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Fishing Negative Tides For Tailing Redfish

For the past 9 years, I’ve been fishing, observing and refining techniques to become a successful angler here in Southwest Florida. Between the seemingly endless mangrove shorelines, oyster bars and grass flats, there is always […]

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Offshore King Mackerel

The largest offshore kayak tournament in Texas took place Saturday, August 2, 2014 in Corpus Christi. This was the 4th year for the Blue Water Classic attracting 141 entrants, the largest turnout so far. On […]

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REACTOR Delivers Again with the Ultimate Performance Watch

REACTOR, maker of the worlds’ most durable and progressive sport watches, has designed its new Poseidon Titanium watch to meet the unique needs of water sports enthusiasts including boaters, fishermen and divers. The Poseidon Titanium

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Fishing with Bill Miller Report

Scallop season has opened up and reports from the Crystal River/Homosassa area say the crop is looking good. The traditional hotspots in that area are the end of the Rock Island Channel, around the Bird […]

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Banner Year for Bluefish

From the early reports, 2015 is shaping up to be a bonanza year for bluefish (#bluefish) along the Eastern Seaboard. Early spring has seen massive schools of these great gamefish moving into shallow bays from […]

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Slow Trolling for Sailfish

Sailfish can reach speeds up to 65mph, weigh 100lbs and are very acrobatic when hooked. They are frequently targeted and caught by anglers year round off the South Florida coast. Most people think that landing […]

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Marsh Fishing Tips

Marshes are the best places to chase redfish along the Gulf Coast and these Marsh Fishing Tips will help you target specific areas in your kayak or poling skiff. You’ll start on your computer of […]

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Biggest Black Grouper Ever

Angler Alex Newman may have potentially tied the All-Tackle world record for black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci) with a massive 56.24 kg (124 lb 2 oz) specimen he pulled from waters off Ft. Myers, Florida, USA […]

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A Clean Boat Is a Happy Boat

Seems like no matter how big your boat, there’s never enough storage. In fact, the bigger the boat, the more essentials you need for a day on the water. From PFDs to extra clothing, rain […]

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Fishing with Bill Miller

Tarpon season is in full swing and that is all the fishing I have been doing lately. For years I have been asked what is my favorite fish to fish for and the answer, hands […]

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CATCHING MONSTERS

Up in the unforgiving North Atlantic, in a small sacred stretch of ocean, treasure lurks in the deep.  In just 1,000 square nautical miles, a group of hearty fishermen battle it out for the biggest […]

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Ledbetter’s Spotted Seatrout

When spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) reach the size of the one Luke Ledbetter pulled from Florida’s Indian River on June 1st, they earn the nickname of “gator trout”. Ledbetter was fishing with Capt. Peter Deeks […]

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Fishing With Bill Miller Report

American red snapper season has started with a real bang. Deep water anglers up and down the coast report great snapper action from 100 feet and out. Laurence Hall says the big flag yellowtail action […]

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Impaled, killed by swordfish

Fox reported: A Hawaii man was killed Friday after he was apparently impaled by the bill of a fish, officials said. Witnesses at Honokohau Harbor in Kailua-Kona reported that a man in his 40s jumped […]

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KAF: Video: A case for H.R. 1335

The creative folks at Inventive Fishing have done a great job of explaining H.R. 1335 – a bill to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act. Magnuson-Stevens is the primary law governing saltwater fisheries management in the U.S. […]

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Live or Die by the Law

There was an undeveloped lake we once fished freely as kids until its waterfront lots were cleared and developed. After the homes were built we’d sneak along the edges of the private neighborhood (now a […]

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Study Finds “Sweet Spot” on Artificial Reefs

A groundbreaking new survey of Texas’ artificial reefs by the Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation (CSSC) at the Harte Research Institute (HRI) for Gulf of Mexico Studies has found a potential “sweet spot” where […]

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Marine fisheries management is on the line

Next week, marine fisheries management will be the focus of Congress. Don’t assume your Representative will cast his or her vote in favor of recreational fishing – ask them to do so today. Bill H.R. […]

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Fishing with Bill Miller

The Skyway bridge is one of the longest artificial reefs in the world. Spanning over 4 miles, the pilings and structure are a natural habitat for fish of all kinds. Fishing there is terrific either […]

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IGFA Partners on Caribbean Billfish Project

Billfish species including blue and white marlin, sailfish and spearfish, make significant contributions to the Caribbean economies, livelihoods and food security through two very distinct fisheries- commercial and recreational.

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Fishing with Bill Miller Report

I had the pleasure of joining Capt. Scott Moore and fishing legend Capt. Bobby Buswell on a Homosassa fishing trip to celebrate Moore’s birthday. We were hosted by Jim Warren and his son Cody and […]

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Warm Blood Makes Opah an Agile Predator

New research by NOAA Fisheries has revealed the opah, or moonfish, as the first fully warm-blooded fish that circulates heated blood throughout its body much like mammals and birds, giving it a competitive advantage in […]

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REEL FUN FISHING ADVENTURES

Turn Your Dreams into Reel Fishing Adventures.The staff of Fish Talk Radio with support from top professional guides; charter operators; resorts and booking agents; provide you with fishing trips with a price to fit your […]

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RedLionfish Record

Highly invasive lionfish are encountered regularly by divers and spear fishermen, but angler Jason Jones caught this potential All-Tackle record red lionfish (Preroris volitans) on a rod and reel while fishing off Biloxi, Mississippi, USA […]

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The World’s First Fully Warm-Blooded Fish

NOAA scientists have discovered the ocean’s first fully warm-blooded fish. The opah, also known as the moonfish, maintains its body temperature by circulating warm blood through its body. The opah roams the depths of the […]

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Tools to Target Panhandle Red Drum

Redfish along the panhandle of Florida are abundant and can be easily caught with a variety of techniques and gear. Most of the time, redfish very aggressive and are opportunistic feeders. Targeting Redfish from a […]