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Walton County fishing report for July 13

Black drum, redfish and speckled trout in the bay, red snapper in the Gulf for a few more days! Head out to the Gulf, snapper season ends July 18 Salt: The bite is still on for red snapper and fishing is great! Folks are catching their limit in no time. Also reeling in some king mackerel a few triggerfish, vermillion and white snappers. Lots of herring along the shoreline. Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of...

Walton fishing rod maker crafts works of art

Lifelong love of fishing reflected in craftsmanship There are fishing poles and there are well-made rods designed to reel in a prize fish. Custom fishing rod maker Jeff McCall of Freeport knows the difference, and it is reflected in his hand made, colorful fiberglass reinforced custom rod designs. Born in DeFuniak Springs, McCall has been fishing the area waters since he was 13-years-old. Growing up in Destin along the harbor, McCall began his fishing days on The Big Red with...

Walton County fishing report for July 6

Black drum, redfish and flounder in the bay, red snapper in the Gulf! Salt: The bite is still on for red snapper and fishing is great! Folks are catching their limit in no time. Also reeling in some king mackerel a few triggerfish, vermillion and white snappers. Lots of herring along the shoreline. Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters. Bay: Lots of redfish being caught along with speckled trout and black...

Walton County fishing report for June 29

Black drum, redfish and flounder in the bay! Salt: The bite is still on for red snapper and fishing is great! Also reeling in some king mackerel a few triggerfish, vermillion and white snappers. Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters. Bay: Lots of redfish being caught, not as many trout. Reeling them in with Berkley Gulp bait and shrimp. Large black drum being caught along the causeway and ship in the...

Bay Point Invitational Billfish Tournament and 40/40 Shootout July 6-10

Billfish tournament reels in the big ones Head over to Bay Point in Panama City for the Bay Point Invitational Billfish Tournament and 40/40 Shootout July 6-10. The 5-day tournament also includes Al Hubbard Kid’s Fishing Experience, a Sponsor Village, “Taste of the Town” – with great, fresh seafood from local restaurants and artists colony. Head over on Saturday for the weigh ins and festivities. For more information, go to: http://www.baypointbillfish.com/index.cfm 2011 Schedule of Events Public Parking is available daily...

Walton County fishing report for June 23

Black drum in the bay! Salt: The bite is on for red snapper! A bit spotty on king mackerel. W., S.W. winds built up the surf, this should pass after this front comes through. Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters. Bay: Lots of redfish being caught, not as many trout. Reeling them in with Berkley Gulp bait and shrimp. Large black drum being caught along the causeway and ship in the...

Walton County fishing report for June 15

Lots of folks fishing everywhere, and it is great! Salt: Short season for red snapper is open and folks are catching their limits. A few king mackerel, some triggerfish, vermillion snapper and red grouper. Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters. Bay: Redfish has been through the roof! Reeling them in with Berkley Gulp bait and shrimp. Bull sharks and hard head catfish in the bay too. River:  Be careful out there,...

License-free saltwater fishing on Father’s Day weekend

Take dad saltwater fishing for Father’s Day! Father’s Day is just around the corner, and one great way to celebrate is by planning a fishing trip off of the waters of Florida.  So if it has been awhile since you last wet a hook, or if it is something you’ve always wanted to try, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has provided a great opportunity to get dads and their families out on the water. You won’t need...