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To kickstart its 50th Anniversary Celebration, Bass Pro Shops and Johnny Morris (above) have announced the grandest fishing tournament in history.
Bass Pro Shops and Johnny Morris announce the grandest fishing tournament in history with over $4 million in cash and prizes for anglers
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – On Feb. 1 Bass Pro Shops announced a new era in the sport of fishing with the introduction of the Johnny Morris Bass Pro Shops U.S. Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team … more
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Snook reopened in Atlantic state waters Feb. 1
Snook is slated to reopen for recreational harvest on Feb. 1 in Florida’s Atlantic coastal and inland waters (from the Miami-Dade/Monroe county line north), including Lake Okeechobee and the … more
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OKEECHOBEE — The Big O Teen Anglers celebrated with friends, family and boat captains at Pogey’s Restaurant.
Big O Teen Anglers wrap up their 2020 season
Dinner found all of the family, friends, and captains enjoying a vast array of potluck dishes, casseroles, and wonderful pulled pork. more
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The deadline for submitting Florida Sport Fish Restoration R3 Fishing Grant applications is Jan. 15 at 5 p.m.
Applications available for FWC’s 2020-21 High School Fishing Program
The Florida Sport Fish Restoration R3 Fishing Grant will award up to 30 high school fishing clubs or teams $500 to assist... more
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Map of Atlantic waters shows which hooks are required where.
New hook regulations in Atlantic state waters
Starting Jan. 1, 2021, anglers using hook-and-line with natural bait to target reef fish like snapper or grouper... more
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How saltwater fishing license add-ons help improve fisheries
Snook, spiny lobster, reef fish, sharks from shore, blue crabs and stone crabs caught in traps... more
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FWC celebrates conservation successes
Last year Gov. DeSantis charged the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and partners to increase their battle against nonnative invasive species... more
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Bob DuPree and Daniel Hinkelman placed second with 17.90 pounds.
Big O Open Tournamet announces December winners
The “Big O Open” held its December 2020 Tournament, in Memory of Les Tory, Saturday Dec. 5. more
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Roland Martin Marine Center Series concludes 2020 season
Chris Schirling and Alex Nagdeman managed to net a second place finish over the weekend... more
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Teen Anglers host final tournament of the season
The Big O Teen Anglers had their final tournament of the 2020 season out of Harney Pond on Oct. 24 and 25. more
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Special to the Immokalee Bulletin: Jimmy Perry is a hard-working football coach and commercial fisherman who owns and operates Big Jimmy’s...
Fishing and football is a full life for Perry
Jimmy Perry is a hard-working football coach and commercial fisherman who owns and operates Big Jimmy’s. more
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Results of the Big O Teen Anglers’ sixth tournament
By Danielle R. DeWittBig O Teen Anglers Special to the Lake Okeechobee NewsLAKE OKEECHOBEE — Lane Davis took first in the Big O Teen Anglers tournamenton Lake Okeechobee with 7.45 pounds of … more
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Commercial fisherman dies in accident on Lake Okeechobee
LAKE OKEECHOBEE — A commercial fisherman died in an accident on Lake Okeechobee near Bird Island on the morning of Wednesday, July 8, according to a report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife … more
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Villegas & Stamm beat the heat in near-record field for the win
By Roland & Mary Ann Martin Marina & Resort CLEWISTON — With the first event of the Roland Martin Marine Center Series 2020 season postponed in April due to the national coronavirus … more
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Local high school angler team competes in national tournament
LAKE SEMINOLE — On the final day of the Florida B.A.S.S. Nation Junior and High School State Tournament, Harley Collins and Isaac Polanco, a team from Hendry County, finished 46th out of 96 teams … more
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Fishing still good on the Big O; some SAV returning
LAKE OKEECHOBEE — Mike Krause at Okeechobee Fishing Headquarters reports fishing was good last week on the big lake.“Guys are catching a lot first thing in the morning,” he said. “We’re … more
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Big ‘O’ Open tourney remembers Les Tory
Special to the Lake Okeechobee NewsHunter Weston placed first with a total of 18.75 pounds. OKEECHOBEE — The “Big ‘O’ Open” held its April 2020 Tournament, in memory of Les Tory, on … more
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Want to keep the boat ramps open? Keep boats at least 50 feet apart on the water
FLORIDA -- Boaters who want to keep enjoying time on the water are advised to make sure they follow the state’s rules for “social distancing” to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 … more
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Fishing can be an escape from COVID-mania
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News LAKE OKEECHOBEE — Marquise Williams shared this photo on March 22 on the Lake Okeechobee Crappie Club page on Facebook. In addition to providing relaxation, … more
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Big O Teen Anglers host second tournament of the year
OKEECHOBEE — The Big O Teen Anglers held their second tournament of the year out of Okee-Tantie on February 29. The tournament included seven anglers catching a total of 13 bass at a combined … more
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