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Sponge Man of Tarpon Springs

Sponges absorbed George Billiris as surely as they do water. The 80-year-old has survived three strokes and many more close calls at sea. His face shows his age. But mention sponge diving and those kind brown eyes light up like a teenager's. ...more

November 24, 2007

Winter Species Are Starting To Work Their Way Into The Area

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

November 24, 2007

The Sponge Man Of Tarpon Springs

TARPON SPRINGS - Sponges absorbed George Billiris as surely as they do water. The 80-year-old has survived three strokes and many more close calls at sea. His face shows his age. But mention sponge diving and those kind brown eyes light up like a teenager's. ...more

November 10, 2007

Anglers Who Fish The MILE-WIDE MANATEE Can Get A Mixed Bag

There are few better, all-around places to fish in the Tampa Bay area than the mile-wide Manatee River. In early autumn, the Manatee offers terrific mixed-bag fishing from the mouth of the river to the Green Bridge that joins the small town of Palmetto with larger Bradenton. ...more

November 9, 2007

Anglers Still Reeling Over Monster Mako

Six friends went to a fishing tournament looking to catch some grouper. They caught an 844-pound mako shark instead. ...more

October 15, 2007

Organizers Promise Shell Of A Time

The 19th annual Ruskin Seafood Festival is right around the corner, and organizers are making last-minute preparations to make it the best ever. ...more

October 13, 2007

The Macks Are Back

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

October 13, 2007

All Kinds Of Fish Are Starting To Arrive

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Billy Nobles (above left, with 'Reel Animals' partner Mike Anderson). ...more

October 12, 2007

Redfish Plentiful All Over The Bay

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Billy Nobles, left (with 'Reel Animals' partner Mike Anderson). ...more

September 28, 2007