Summer fishing has been slow, and is to be expected, especially at mid-day. ...more

July 30, 2008

Because of the Florida afternoon summertime heat, the real-time best week for fishing is during the week of the First Quarter Moon phase. This week the very early morning bite turns on in a huge way for two reasons, the day before hard rains caused a variety of foods to be washed into the lake, and little by little the lake levels rise which causes fish to move to vegetation it could not access previously. The best time to be on the lake is from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with the peak time at 8:30-9:00 a.m.. Depending on the weather factor during the morning, this peak could be extended to near noon time. ...more

July 6, 2008

To be honest, it doesn't look like much of a spot for catching fish. ...more

June 20, 2008

Just about every TV reality show eventually will have a contestant from the Tampa Bay area. ...more

January 31, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily 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

January 25, 2008

The first-quarter moon occurred Tuesday at 7:46 p.m., which means the daytime primary feeding migration takes place in the very late morning and continues into the afternoon. The nighttime feeding migration diminishes greatly during the next seven days and this means the daytime angler has much better chances of catching more fish, and larger fish. So, best time of the day to plan your next fishing trip is from 11 a.m. to sunset. If you decide to try mornings, you'd better be on the water by 6:30 a.m. or your chances will be slim at best for success. ...more

January 17, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mark Cook. ...more

November 26, 2007

The journey starts at the dock here, on Long Island, about an hour's drive east of Manhattan. And it all comes back to Point Lookout, too. ...more

November 18, 2007

TAMPA - A 22-year veteran noted for his "unselfish dedication to the community" was chosen as Tampa Fire Rescue's Firefighter of the Year during the agency's annual banquet Friday night. ...more

October 12, 2007

TAMPA - A firefighter who helped an ill colleague, a paramedic who tended to an injured person while off-duty, a longtime veteran and a familiar face to the area's media are among those nominated as Tampa Fire Rescue's Firefighter of the Year. ...more

October 11, 2007