Once upon a time in Everglades National Park, one of the very few fishermen intrepid enough to explore the remote and mosquito-infested waters of Hells Bay was park ranger Herman Lucerne. His deep back …
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Capt. Bouncer Smith inducted into IGFA Legendary Captains & Crew!
Infectious enthusiasm could easily be the catch phrase for fishing on Bouncer’s Dusky. For a big and energetic guy Bouncer always manages to convey the best of humanity. He is known for always treating people with kindness and dignity. On top of that he is a fabulous fisherman. His clients have caught a long list of World Record fish. He is just as proud of all the families who fish with him and all the kids who can say they caught their “First ________ (fish in the blank)” fishing with Bouncer.
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Infectious enthusiasm could easily be the catch phrase for fishing on <a title="Bouncer's Dusky" href="http://www.captbouncer.com/">Bouncer's Dusky</a>. For a big and energetic guy Bouncer always manages to convey the best of humanity. He is known for always treating people with kindness and dignity. On top of that he is a fabulous fisherman. His clients have caught a long list of World Record fish. He is just as proud of all the families who fish with him and all the kids who can say they caught their "First ________ (fish in the blank)" fishing with Bouncer.
Congratulations Bouncer on an honor well deserved! Check out Fishing with Bouncer on the web at: <a title="www.captbouncer.com" href="http://www.captbouncer.com/charter.htm">http://www.captbouncer.com/charter.htm</a> https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/congratulations-bouncer/){kind=link}
![](mailto:?subject=Guy Harvey Outpost to Host Fun Back Country Fishing Tournament&body=Once upon a time in Everglades National Park, one of the very few fishermen intrepid enough to explore the remote and mosquito-infested waters of Hells Bay was park ranger Herman Lucerne. His deep back country angling adventures overcoming extreme heat, hungry gators and venomous snakes reaped rich rewards, among them huge snook. And this induced other fishermen to muster their courage and follow in his wake-- chief among them Dr. Lloyd Wruble, a Miami oral surgeon.
Lucerne died in 1992 while working on his home after it was battered by ferocious Hurricane Andrew. In 2000, Wruble created the Herman Lucerne Memorial Backcountry Tournament to honor his friend's memory and dedication to the park's abundant fisheries.
The Sept. 16-18 tournament, presented by Hells Bay Boatworks, is the largest back country fishing event in the Keys-- expecting 68 teams and 112 anglers based at the Islander, a Guy Harvey Outpost in Islamorada. Anglers will catch, measure, photograph and release seven eligible species--tarpon, snook, sea trout, bonefish, snapper, and bass OR black drum. Top honors will go to the angler notching the greatest number of inches of all seven using bait, artificial lures or fly rod. Last year's grand champion was James Lytle fishing with captain Larry Sydnor.
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The tournament awards no prize money-- only original local artwork. But there are numerous prize categories and plenty of swag. Proceeds benefit projects at the park, which last year received $50,000.
Tournament coordinator Kellie Trotta says there are three main reasons for the tournament's continued success:
"Not only do we throw a great kick-off party and have a great ditty bag, but we welcome the kids and families. And it's for a great cause," she said.
The public is invited to attend the Sept. 16 kick-off party, raffle and auction and the Sept. 18 awards banquet for $75 per person for each event. The theme is Mardi Gras, with executive chef Andy Niedenthal serving up plenty of NOLA favorites.
Reservations for the parties close Sept. 9. Go <a href="https://hermanlucernememorial.com" target="_blank">HERE</a> for more information.
To make lodging reservations at the Islander, visit <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com" target="_blank">GuyHarveyOutpost.com</a>. https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/guy-harvey-outpost-to-host-fun-back-country-fishing-tournament/){kind=link}
![](mailto:?subject=Bahamas Wahoo Challenge Coming to the Big Game Club!&body=The Big Game is On! From November 11-14, 2010, the <a title="Bimini Big Game Club web site" href="http://www.biggamclubbimini.com" target="_blank">Bimini Big Game Club</a> will be hosting the 1st Leg of the <a title="Bahamas Wahoo Challenge web site" href="http://www.wahoochallenge.com" target="_blank">2011 Bahamas Wahoo Challenge</a>. The BWC is the world's premiere Wahoo fishing tournament and is further indication that the legendary <a title="Bimini Big Game Club web site" href="http://www.biggameclubbimini.com" target="_blank">Bimini Big Game Club</a> has resumed its rightful place among the grand fishing tournaments.
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<a title="Contact info for Tony Albelo" href="http://www.oceanpromotions.com/contact.html" target="_blank">Tournament Director Tony Albelo</a> provided the following overview of the BWC:
"The Bahamas Wahoo Challenge is approaching its fifth year of competition. Since 2006, the Challenge has attracted the best wahoo anglers in the world to the Bahamas for the best wahoo fishing in the world. Each year, teams come from across the U.S. and Caribbean to compete for the title. The Challenge is made up of three tournaments. Each event is an individual competition, but also adds points to the overall series. Teams can compete in one or all three legs.
In 2006 the fishing was red hot. The top fish for the series was a 95-pound torpedo weighed in by “Nothin’s Wild” out of Homestead, Florida. The following years all saw increased numbers of fish and fish size, likely due to new rules and regulations enacted by the Bahamas. As a tournament, the Challenge also adopted new rules reducing the fish count to four fish per team. These small efforts in concert have made a noticeable impact on fishing.
In 2008, the Bahamian-crew on “Zephyros” hauled in a 105-pound behemoth which is the largest wahoo taken in any tournament in the Bahamas. Fish in the 80+pound range are routinely caught in the Challenge as fishing continues to be improving.
For the 2010-2011 season, the Wahoo Challenge kicks off the Series in the most talked-about resort & marina in the Bahamas, The <a title="Bimini Big Game Club web site" href="http://www.biggameclubbimini.com" target="_blank">Bimini Big Game Club</a>. In recent years the Club has fallen into a bit of disarray, but recently the team at <a title="About Guy Harvey Outpost" href="http://www.biggameclubbimini.com/aboutus.htm" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts</a> took the property over and has brought it back to its original splendor. In fact, it is better than ever! The rooms have all been completely remodeled from the floors up. Everything is new and has the Guy Harvey flair. If the excitement surrounding the re-launch of the Big Game Club is any indication of things to come, then this promises to be the best season of wahoo fishing yet."
(<a title="Bimini Big Game Club on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/BiminiBigGameClub?v=photos&ref=ts" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see photos albums of the newly remodeled & renovated Bimini Big Game Club)
To reserve your room and slip, call the <a title="Bimini Big Game Club web site" href="http://www.biggameclubbimini.com" target="_blank">Bimini Big Game Club</a> today at 800-867-4764. For more information on the BWC, visit <a href="http://www.WahooChallenge.com">www.WahooChallenge.com</a>. https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/bahamas-wahoo-challenge-coming-to-the-big-game-club/){kind=link}
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Davie, FL – February 2, 2015 – The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation and the <a href="http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ghri/index.html">Guy Harvey Research Institute</a> (GHRI) at Nova Southeastern University, one of the world’s leading shark research groups, are launching the <a href="http://www.greatsharkrace.com/">Guy Harvey Great Shark Race</a> (GSR). This race allows businesses and individuals to sponsor sharks through the purchase of satellite tracking tags. These tags enable researchers and the public to follow these sharks online in near real-time. Whoever’s sharks travels the furthest in six months wins a Florida Keys fishing vacation.
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The GSR kicks-off on April 2, 2015 after GHRI researchers return from an expedition to Isla Mujeres, Mexico to deploy satellite tags on mako sharks. The second leg of the race starts on June 1, 2015, when researchers will be in Grand Cayman to tag oceanic whitetip sharks. The Smart Position or Temperature (SPOT) tags utilize the latest in tracking technology to allow researchers and the public to follow the sharks online in near real-time.
According to the IUCN, one-third of open ocean shark species are threatened with extinction. The data gathered in this race allows researchers to better understand the migration patterns and habitat utilization of these apex predators. This information is key to knowing where these sharks live and which areas should be protected.
“This is a great way for people to get directly involved with this cutting-edge shark research,” says world renowned marine artist and scientist Guy Harvey. “Plus, participants can promote their support and have bragging rights as family, friends and business associates follow their own shark online.”
All participants will receive a custom GSR certificate featuring the name of their shark, limited edition GSR artwork signed by Guy Harvey and publicity to the 750,000+ Guy Harvey social media followers. The sponsor of the winning shark will receive a fishing trip for two at the <a title="Islander Resort, a Guy Harvey Outpost" href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/destinations/florida/islamorada-fl/islamorada-fl-overview.html">Islander Resort, a Guy Harvey Outpost</a>, in Islamorada, FL. Sponsors of tags that last one-year long receive a signed copy of Guy’s Book Fishes of the Open Ocean. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.greatsharkrace.com/">www.GreatSharkRace.com</a>.
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For those looking to catch their own shark to tag, <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/expeditions/about-expeditions.html">Guy Harvey Outpost Expeditions</a> is offering the opportunity to fish along-side the GHRI researchers and have a front row seat on the water as their shark is wrangled, tagged and released. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/Expeditions">www.GuyHarveyOutpost.com/Expeditions</a> or 800-513-5257 or reservations@guyharveyoutpost.com
About Guy Harvey Outpost
Guy Harvey Outpost seeks to foster sustainable ecotourism with reciprocal benefits - both for customers and for the residents of these communities living amidst waterfront settings of unique heritage. The brand mission is to inspire guests to travel with friends and family to unique destinations, promote sustainable tourism and the stewardship of resources for the benefit of guests today, and those who follow in the years to come, and to engage guests in environmentally responsible and memorable recreational activities that instill life-long memories and shape individual growth. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/">www.GuyHarveyOutpost.com</a>.
About Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation
Founded by world renowned marine artist Guy Harvey, the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation funds scientific research and educational programs aimed at conserving the marine environment. It is the mission of the GHOF to help ensure that future generations can enjoy and benefit from a naturally balanced ocean ecosystem where fish, and other marine wildlife, flourish. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.guyharvey.com/ocean-conservation">www.GuyHarvey.com/ocean-conservation</a>.
About Guy Harvey Research Institute
Established in 1999, the Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) is a collaboration between the renowned marine artist, scientist and explorer, Dr. Guy Harvey, and Nova Southeastern University's Oceanographic Center. The mission of the GHRI is to provide the scientific information necessary to understand, conserve, and effectively manage the world's marine fishes and their ecosystems. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ghri">www.nova.edu/ocean/ghri</a>.
For Immediate Release
Contact: Greg Jacoski
<a href="mailto:Greg@GuyHarvey.com">Greg@GuyHarvey.com</a>
(800) 288-1227
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![](mailto:?subject=Bahamas Wahoo Challenge – Day 1&body=Day 1 of the <a title="BWC web site" href="http://bahamaswahoochallenge.com/" target="_blank">Bahamas Wahoo Challenge</a> has come to a close (though the <a title="Big Game Bar & Grill photo album" href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php?aid=10405&id=127094040665962" target="_blank">Big Game Bar & Grill</a> will likely be open late into the night!). Capt. Ned Stone sent this report from the <a title="BBGC web site" href="http://www.biggameclubbimini.com" target="_blank">Big Game Club</a>:
"Most of the anglers began the morning in pants and long sleeves, but were in t-shirts and shorts by mid-day as Friday eventually turned into a typical Bimini afternoon - beautiful and sunny with a brisk breeze.<a href="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/hit20that_2606.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-271" title="Day 1's big catch!" src="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/hit20that_2606.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>
The fleet got off a bit before 0700 - though a few stragglers (who shall remain unnamed) left a bit later, no doubt a result of having too much fun at the party last night! Most of the group ran south and enjoyed the following sea. The fishing was great - <a title="Photos from the Bahamas Wahoo Challenge" href="http://www.facebook.com/BiminiBigGameClub?v=photos#!/album.php?aid=26901&id=127094040665962" target="_blank">check out some photos here</a>. Airborne is in the lead with 106.9 pounds, Shine On is in 2nd with 59.5 and Hit That is in 3rd with 42.2."
More reports and photos tomorrow, so be sure to check in with us here and on our <a title="BBGC on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/BiminiBigGameClub" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> and <a title="Guy Harvey Outpost on Twitter" href="https://twitter.com/GHOutpost" target="_blank">Twitter feed</a>. https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/bahamas-wahoo-challenge-day-1/){kind=link}
![](mailto:?subject=Get Ready to Wahoo with the IGFA & Old Bahama Bay&body=Capt. Tony DiGiulian Teaches How to Catch Wintertime Wahoo at the <a href="http://www.igfa.org/Educate/School-of-Sportfishing.aspx">IGFA's School of Sportfishing </a>next Monday, December 15, 2014, 7-10pm.
Known as one of the fastest fish in the ocean, wahoo don't last long on a dinner plate either. Capt. DiGiulian's class will teach anglers how to target and more consistently catch wahoo in the cooler months of the year. He is co-founder of the IGFA School of Sportfishing and has lectured on fishing techniques around the world through his <a href="http://www.saltwaterproconsulting.com/">Saltwater Professional Consulting</a>.
<a href="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/tony-wahoo.png"><img class="wp-image-2426" src="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/tony-wahoo.png" alt="Tony Wahoo" width="600" height="284" /></a>Captain Anthony DiGulian and his favorite wahoo rig.
Unlike most locales where wahoo are often considered incidental catches due to their somewhat nomadic and loner nature, at <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/destinations/bahamas/west-end-grand-bahama-island/overview.html">Old Bahama Bay, a Guy Harvey Outpost Expedition Lodge</a> they are caught consistently October to March. Double and triple headers of wahoo are relatively common during the season. One-hundred pounders are caught each year in the Bahamas. Wahoo grow quite large with the all tackle record reaching 184 pounds. Just north of <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/destinations/bahamas/west-end-grand-bahama-island/overview.html">Old Bahama Bay </a>is the area known as "Wahoo Alley." This stretch, where the Little Bahama Bank meets the Gulfstream, gets special recognition on fishing charts. Wahoo also make great table fair and can be found at your local sushi bar as Ono. To celebrate WAHOO Season, Guy Harvey Outpost is hosting the <a href="http://ghofish.com/">Wahoo Bonfire Festival and Tournament </a>at Old Bahama Bay February 26th - March 1st 2015. The Wahoo Bonfire Festival will feature a variety of activities including a Burning Wahoo Sculpture by artist Bobby Little.
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The Wintertime Wahoo Techniques class will be held at the <a href="http://igfa.org/">International Game Fish Association's </a> Headquaters in Dania Beach, FL. Cost per class is $100 USD for IGFA members and $150 USD for non IGFA members. The fee covers the cost of the class, course materials, and tackle used for activities during each class. For more details call Anthony Vedral at 954-924-4254 or e-mail <a href="mailto:avedral@igfa.org?subject=IGFA%20School%20of%20Sportfishing">avedral@igfa.org</a>
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NOTE: This post is excerpted from an article in the June 2012 issue of Floridian View magazine.
By Jeanne Willard
Standing over six feet tall with sandy brown hair and sun-kissed skin, Guy Harvey looks every inch the avid outdoorsman while sporting one of his signature button-down fishing shirts paired with khaki’s and casual loafers. Harvey, 56, is perhaps best known for his realistic marine-life artwork that reels the observer into the ocean’s depths with an explosion of color and dynamic movement. But, you may not know that he’s also a scientist who holds a Doctorate in Fisheries Management and captains a multi-faceted business empire that supports his efforts as one of the world’s leading marine conservationists.
Harvey sat down exclusively with FV recently to talk about his art, passion for conservation, latest business ventures, and for those enthusiastic anglers – his favorite fishing spot. From apparel to dinnerware, home furnishings to gifts, sportswear to fine art and jewelry to speciality license plates, the Guy Harvey empire is all about the cause.
Born in Germany, Harvey was the son of a British Army Gunnery Officer. He honed his fishing and diving skills growing up in Jamaica, and was profoundly influenced by Ernest Hemingway’s “The Old Man and The Sea.” At the age of 17, the classic tale so captured his imagination that he took on the task of illustrating the entire story in pen and ink. Those drawings comprised the self-taught artist’s first exhibition in Kingston, launching his decades-long career.
Today, Harvey’s works are most recognizable by the meticulously detailed and brilliantly colorful paintings of large game fish such as marlin, tuna and sailfish. He relies on his scientific knowledge and observation of marine life in its natural habitat as inspiration, and has become an accomplished diver and underwater photographer.
Harvey rarely paints from photographs, despite his skill and love of photography, preferring the “minds-eye” snapshot of marine life interactions. Many of his paintings portray large fish circling smaller fish, and sharks feeding on stingrays, among other dynamic aquatic happenings.
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