Jim Lee, an angler and fishing correspondent for the tampa Tribune. Has written for various fishing magazines. A former restauranteur and Executive Director, Florida League of Anglers. Author of Seafood Legends, a seafood cookbook.
This weekend will be great for speckled perch anglers. Yes that’s a freshwater adventure. You offshore guys and tourist that can’t fish due to the weather might think about fishing for specks. Specks like the cold...
"Gulf grouper recreational season closes Feb. 1” stated a NOAA communication today Jan. 26, 2012. Is this statement an oxymoron? What grouper season are they referring to, there is none is there? NOAA has already closed gag grouper...
Inshore popular species:Flounder:Flounder are still being caught. Fish the sandy spots, especially behind inlets. Fish the close in artificial reef sandy areas around them. Work a jig over the sandy areas or a jig tipped with shrimp. Live...
Fishing in January and February can be frustrating. Even March is tough as the winds are usually high. With Christmas and New Year's out of the way, fishing is on the minds of many. However in January and...
For all you people who have made the resolution to loose weight I have some hints you may not have thought of. They are as easy as 1, 2, and 3.In addition to drinking more water, eating less and...
Recently one of the so called conservation organizations posted accolades to the FWC for the new trout rules. Trout rules that will in the end decimate the trout down to the juvenescence where once again, 12 inch trout could become...
Those of us who prefer fried foods, especially seafood, but realize that it all that oil and fat goes to your belly, butt or other flabby places can now take heart. This is the second series of articles I have...
The tourist industry, recreational industry, inshore and offshore anglers are suffering from a triple blow this year. These recent and new restrictions make Florida much less of a Mecca for tourist, puts undue restrictions on charter captains and local anglers...
The Lager Head Bar and Grill is up and running in Tarpon Springs with some good ole standby seafood and new innovation eating.When in Tarpon springs, should you look for the old snookers restaurant, you won't find it...
NOAA’s investigation into the death of 580 bottle nosed dolphin over a several month period has found a partial answer. NOAA has found that a bacterial infection (Burcella) was the cause in five of the 21 dolphin examined...