Fishing news

'Maritime Mobile Service Identity' numbers now available to help boaters in distress

The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now an official source for Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) numbers. Now that the Coast Guard is rolling out their Rescue 21 System, you really need to register and get your MMSI to fully utilize the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) feature that the Coast Guard needs to assist you in an emergency.

USPS also has a seminar entitled "Using VHF and VHF/DSC Marine Radio" that explains how to select and use these new radios and their very advanced features. In the seminar you will be able to observe simulated calls and even take a CD along to practice at home. The seminar also comes with a waterproof "Quick Guide" to help you on the water.

Hook & Tackle Captain's Party helps raise $300,000.00 for the Miami Dolphins Charity Foundation.

Miami Based Hook & Tackle Outfittters sponsored The 12th annual Miami Dolphins Fishing Tournament Captain's Party this year in South Beach. With over 1300 people in attendance including Miami Dolphin players, #1NFL Draft pick Jake Long, Ronnie Brown, Matt Roth, Ricky Williams, John Beck, plus coaches and alumni. The Miami Dolphins General Manager Jeff Ireland, Head Coach Tony Sporano and Miami Dolphins president Bryan Weidmeier were extremely pleased with the event.

Bacardi Billfish
Port Lucaya
March 9,2008 through March 14,2008

There are two snook harvest season closures in Florida in December. The first snook closure started on Dec. 1 in all of Florida's Gulf of Mexico, Everglades National Park and Monroe County coastal and inland waters. The harvest season for snook will remain closed until March 1 in these areas.

All other Florida waters will close to the harvest of snook on Dec. 15. This includes all Atlantic coastal and inland waters, including Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River. The harvest season for snook will remain closed until Feb. 1 in these areas.

Captain Scott Stanczyk's Catch 22 team released nine sailfish to win the three-day Islamorada Sailfish Tournament that ended Sunday, Dec. 2. The tournament is the first of three angling challenges that make up the Florida Keys Gold Cup series.

Members of the Catch 22 team were David Spilman of Baltimore, Md., Jim Fakler of Landover, Md., and John Soltysiak and Tyson Mayers of Rehoboth Beach, Del.

"Our best day was Saturday," Spilman said "We caught two fish within 15 minutes of lines out and took the lead.

The Coastal Conservation Association of Florida has selected five state legislators to receive Legislative Conservation Awards in recognition of their support for marine fisheries conservation issues during the 2007 Legislative session.

"We are very pleased to recognize these individuals," said George Geiger, CCA Florida Chairman. "Because of their efforts legislation relating to important fishery issues was passed in acceptable form or did not pass committee hearings."

Despite competition from video games and other similar activities and increased urbanization, recreational angling remains one of the largest outdoor recreational activities in the nation as well as one of the most solid industries in the United States. Annually, nearly 40 million anglers generate over $45 billion in retail sales with a $125 billion impact on the nation's economy creating employment for over one million people.

Cabo Yachts is proud to announce eight-year-old Ken Nakamura of Rye, NY as the winner of the 2007 Cabo Kids Summer Tournament.

Fishing aboard a Cabo 35 Flybridge, Ken took home the grand prize of $2,500, plus a rod and reel. The prize was presented to Ken during the Norwalk Boat Show by Cabo Yachts President Austin Rothbard, and Vice President of Sales and Marketing Jim Renfrow.

By NOAA
Fri, Aug 03, 2007
Seafood consumers in the U.S., increasingly concerned about the sustainability and quality of seafood, can now turn to a NOAA Fisheries Service Web site, FishWatch, for the latest information.

The Web site - www.fishwatch.noaa.gov - has information on more than 30 of the most popular seafood species, with more species to be added in the near future. NOAA Fisheries Service is inviting the public to visit the site and tell us what they think of FishWatch through the Comments section on the Web site within the next 60 days.

By Staff
Fri, Aug 03, 2007
The Boomer Esiason Foundation will partner with the Redbone for the sixth annual F.C.A. Montauk Slam, a national celebrity fishing event to raise funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis, at the Montauk Yacht Club Resort and Marina, Sept. 19 – 21.

A field of 80-plus anglers and celebrities are expected to use fly and light tackle for a "Nor' East Grand Slam" of striped bass, bluefish and false albacore. All fish caught are photographed, measured and immediately returned to the water. The teams are guided by 40 experienced and local captains.