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5-year-old angler reels in giant black drum

Mickey Mouse rod and dead shrimp brings in the big one! 5-year-old Lauren Barron of Santa Rosa Beach reeled in this huge black drum recently under the Clyde B. Wells bridge. With just a little help from her dad David Barron, it took Lauren around 30 minutes to reel in the fish that was just as big as the little angler. Using dead shrimp and a Mickey Mouse rod/reel with 17 lb. line, Lauren was a little worried about its...

Walton County fishing report for Sept. 8

Fishing is good! Bay: The bay is full of life! Good size shrimp being caught with a cast net, trout being caught with menhaden bait, MirrOdine lures, redfish on gold spoons. Folks have been enjoying an abundance of dolphin swimming along side their boats in the Bay. Some are saying they have never seen so many. Fresh: River is good. Lots of shellcracker being caught with worms. Fly fishing is good catching bluegill and bream with popping bugs. Gulf: Lots...

It’s official: Red snapper season extended through Nov. 21

Season opens Oct. 1 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Anglers got some good news on Sept. 2 as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) agreed to reopen the recreational harvest season for red snapper in Gulf of Mexico state waters for eight straight three-day weekends this fall.  This action coincides with a proposed open season for red snapper that is expected to be implemented in Gulf federal waters off of Florida on the same dates. “This is just...

Walton County fishing report for Sept. 1

Fishing is good! Fresh: River is good. Lots of shellcracker and catfish being caught. Fly fishing is good catching bluegill with popping bugs. Bay: Lots Spanish and king mackerel, and the bay is filled with lady fish (skip jack). Gulf: Lots of Spanish mackerel and red snapper season is opening up again in Oct. on the weekends. Click here for best times The fishing report is brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.”...

Destin Fishing Rodeo October 1- 31

Catch a big one this October! Established in 1948, The Destin Fishing Rodeo is the ultimate fishing tournament for saltwater anglers of all ages. • Open Everyday – October 1st through October 31st • The Rodeo is FREE to angler’s fishing aboard a registered boat in the Rodeo. to contact a registered boat go to: www.destinfishingrodeo.org/registeredboats.html • Weigh-ins everyday on the docks at A.J.’s Seafood & Oyster Bar from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. • Open to Private and Charter...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 25

Fishing is good! Fresh: River is good for those that are getting out. Trout early in the morning on top water. Lots of catfish, bream being caught. Bay: Some Spanish mackerel, redfish and a few drum along the causeways. Gulf: Lots of Spanish mackerel and red snapper season is opening up again for Oct. on the weekends. Click here for best times The fishing report is brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.”...

Captain Joe Hebert holds fishing seminar at Copeland’s

Successful techniques shared at fishing seminar Captain Joe Hebert of Fish-On Lures and Silly Willy jigs held a fishing seminar at Copeland’s Gun Shop on Friday, Aug. 20. Capt. Joe demonstrated his line of lures, jigs, rods and reels. Copeland’s Gun Shop carries a complete line of Capt. Joe’s products. Copeland’s Gun Shop
 is located at 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S, 
Freeport, Florida 32439 Tel: (850) 835-4277...

Coastal Conservation Association fund raiser dinner Sept. 2

Dinner and auction to be held at Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club The Santa Rosa Beach chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association Florida will be holding a fundraiser at the Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club Sept 2.  There will be a cocktail reception, raffle and silent auction at 6 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. and live auction at 8:30 p.m. Auction items include trips, Hells Bay boat, Costa sunglasses, Yamaha engines, fishing tackle and more. The local chapter...