Many factors, including body fat and clothing, determine someone's chance of survival in cold water, medical doctors and rescuers say. One factor, though, is the most vital. ...more

March 2, 2009

On Wednesday the First-Quarter Moon phase occurs at 7:46 a.m. which means that anglers can expect an excellent later-afternoon bite rating an 8 or 9 on the 1-10 scale and a fair to good early-morning bite rating a 4 or 5. ...more

March 2, 2009

GO FISHING is a 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 ...more

February 28, 2009

The rew moon occurred very early this morning at 1:35 a.m. as fish attempted to feed without the light of the moon to aid in the pursuit of their prey. ...more

February 25, 2009

The week of the new moon has arrived, and weather forecasters are predicting a week of consistency; northerly winds at 5-10 mph, daily temperatures from a low of 45 to a high of 78 and a weak high pressure system to move through Central Florida tomorrow, which produces a dropping barometer on Tuesday and perhaps Wednesday. ...more

February 22, 2009

GO FISHING is a 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

February 21, 2009

We're one week away from the new moon, which is the best daytime-fishing moon phase of the month. ...more

February 18, 2009

If you are going to fish for anything besides sheepshead, it's a good idea to keep an eye on the water temperature. ...more

February 18, 2009

This is the week of the last-quarter moon phase, which occurs Monday at 9:37 p.m. ...more

February 15, 2009

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

February 14, 2009