August 21, 2011

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Wounded warrior shares his love of fishing on the Choctawhatchee River

Walton area captain gives back to fellow wounded soldiers Outdoorsman Mark McDuffie has been fishing the waterways of the Choctawhatchee River since he was five-years-old. Now 32, the Geneva, Ala. born McDuffie knows all the sweet spots along the river and enjoys sharing his knowledge of the area. McDuffie remembers his family spending weekends at McDaniel’s Fish Camp in Freeport, fishing along Black Creek, the river and the Bay. “I’ve enjoyed fishing here all my life,” McDuffie said with a...

Gulf fishing for tarpon are worth the effort

Catching silver kings great fun on fly rods From the desk of the FWC, By Stan Kirkland The coastal waters of Florida are home to a wide variety of fish but tarpon have few equals when it comes to strength and jumping ability. Commonly called “silver kings,” tarpon are found all along the Gulf Coast in the summer months and as far north as Virginia on the Atlantic. Tarpon can grow to 8 feet in length and weigh up to...

YOLO Board announces winners of the YOLO Board Stand Up Paddle Series

Overall winners and final race winners announced for the August 14th event of the four-part community stand up paddle board race series YOLO Board announces overall series winners and top finishers from the fourth and final race of the 2011 YOLO Board Stand Up Paddle Series at the WaterColor BoatHouse on Western Lake.  Presented by Destin Real Estate Company, the four-part series of races featured relay-style competition by four member teams in the Beginning Level and three member teams in...

Down home atmosphere and good eats at Red Bay Grocery

Blue-plate specials and smiles served up at Walton restaurant There is a special place nestled on along County Road 81 in Walton County built on a tried and true basic principle – small town community atmosphere. Red Bay has been in operation off and on since 1936. The store has had 28 different owners over the years, and then after closing in 2008, left the community without a gathering spot. In Feb. 2009, Charles Morgan, a seasoned restaurateur and homeowner...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 17

Amberjack in the Gulf, speckled trout in the Bay Salt: King mackerel bait has moved off a bit, but a lot of amberjack biting along with vermillion snapper, triggerfish, black snapper. and a few red grouper. Looking forward to gag grouper season September 16 through November 15, 2011 Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters. Bay: LOTS of speckled trout EARLY in the a.m. Catching on Mirrodine and Zara Puppy lures. Folks...

Choctawhatchee Audubon September 2011 programs

Join the Choctawhatchee Audubon for birding education and field trips The following are events and programs for the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society for the month of September: SEPTEMBER 1: MONTHLY MEETING: Aspiring bird and nature photographers, and those who love the outdoors, will appreciate the program at the next meeting of the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society. Award-winning avian photographer, Murray Cragin, will entertain and educate as he showcases his amazing photos. His presentation will include tips and techniques for finding and approaching...