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Harbor Docks Charities announces Cobia World Championships Mar. 22 – May 5

First ever stand-up paddle board division and new weigh station in Pensacola Cobia fishing’s premier tournament, the Cobia World Championships, is adding a new twist for 2013. The tournament, which has taken place at Destin’s Harbor Docks Restaurant for over 20 years, has partnered with Bote Boards, to introduce a Stand-Up Paddle Board Division. The angler who lands the largest cobia on a paddle board during the tournament will be awarded a new BOTE Board donated by the Destin store....

Walton County fishing report for Feb. 6

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Sheepshead along the causeway has been biting good. Lots of trout and redfish still biting! Remember, speckled trout is still legal to keep. Creeks/river: Shellcracker and bream on the river. Local fisherman Ron Hyden has been reeling in a few nice size crappie near Three Sisters with a couple of crickets. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click...

Tips on keeping up with fishing regulations from FWC

Stay informed with newest saltwater fishing publication Looking for an easy way to get all of your saltwater fishing regulation information in one place? You are in luck. The January – June 2013 Florida Saltwater Recreational Fishing Regulations booklets are on the shelf at many of your favorite bait and tackle stores. Pick up your own copy today but remember, they are only at stores that also sell saltwater fishing licenses. The newest edition has a striking photo of the...

Walton County fishing report for Jan. 30

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Sheepshead along the causeway has been biting good. Lots of trout and redfish, small ones with a few keepers. Creeks/river: Crappie bite has been good for those that have been able to find ’em. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S...

Walton County fishing report for Jan. 16

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Trout bite has been on! Small, big and some reports of catching 40-50 a day. Catching on everthing, Zooms, Mirrodines, live shrimp, grubs and Gulps. Creeks/river: Trout, crappy and bass. Word is eggs in shellcrackers already. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy....

Walton County fishing report for Jan. 9

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Trout bite has been good in the Bay. Yes, there has been pompano reeled in as well off the Bay. Creeks/river: Bass is the word. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. –...

Panhandle blue crab trap closure starts Jan. 5

Remove your crab traps for 10 days or face losing Recreational and commercial blue crab harvesters in certain areas of the Panhandle must remo ve their blue crab traps from the water before Jan. 5, the first day of a 10-day trap closure. This closure will give groups authorized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) the opportunity to identify and retrieve lost and abandoned blue crab traps from the water. The January trap closure includes state waters...