Day 1 of the Bahamas Wahoo Challenge has come to a close (though the Big Game Bar & Grill will likely be open late into the night!). Capt. Ned Stone sent this report from the Big Game Club: “Most …
Ready, Set, GHO Fish with the “Wild and Crazy Guys” on the Zinn Dog. Win a fishing trip for you and up to 5 friends on the Zinn Dog enter at GuyHarveyOutpost.com/Sweepstakes. Captain …
Health of Gulf Seafood, Fishery Analysis and Habitat Restoration on Agenda ST. PETE BEACH, FL—AUGUST 20, 2012— Two years after the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon oil well was finally capped, the largest …
Today is World Oceans Day, described by organizers as an event where “people around the planet celebrate and honor the body of water which links us all, for what it provides humans and what it represents”. …
When Bradenton, FL. mortgage broker Courtland Hunt competes in the St. Pete Open, he doesn’t fool around. The 2015 winner of the spearfishing tournament’s pelagic division with a 73.3-pound …
Big news from Ground Zero in the battle over shark fin soup and the international shark fin trade! Chinese media is reporting that the Chinese government has banned shark fin soup from being served at …
During this week’s Billfish Invitational tournament, Fred Garth, Editor-In-Chief of Guy Harvey Magazine, will be filing a series of dispatches from tournament headquarters at the Bimini Big Game Club. …
Spend April Fools Weekend diving with Neal Watson, World’s Scuba Depth & Distance Record Holder, Scuba Radio host Greg (The Divemaster) Holt and Mermaids, at the new world class dive operation, …
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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=Register to Win: GHO Fishing Trip with Guy Harvey Outpost&body=Ready, Set, GHO Fish with the "Wild and Crazy Guys" on the Zinn Dog. Win a fishing trip for you and up to 5 friends on the Zinn Dog enter at <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/sweepstakes/">GuyHarveyOutpost.com/Sweepstakes</a>. <a href="http://www.lunkerdog.com/captain-jeff-maggio">Captain Jeff Maggio</a> and <a href="http://http://www.lunkerdog.com/">Lunkerdog</a> did not get to be <a href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=lunkerdog">YouTube stars</a> sitting at the dock. They know how to FIND YOUR FISH.
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Or enter at the <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com">Guy Harvey Outpost</a> booth at <a href="http://www.showmanagement.com/fort_lauderdale/event/">Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show</a> (Booth #27) in the main tent (6A) at Bahia Mar. So if you want to have some fun and fish for Sailfish, Tarpon, Kingfish or Tuna give the prize wheel a try at our Boat Show booth. Also included is a set of six fully rigged killer marlin lures from <a href="http://www.bostlures.com/">Bost Lures</a>.
<a href="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/3703624_20110901091254_5_large.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2299" src="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/3703624_20110901091254_5_large.jpg" alt="The Zinn Dog underway." width="550" height="428" /></a>The Zinn Dog underway. Run that Dog!
Capt. Jeff had the Zinn Dog custom made in Maine. She is built on the hull of a Wesmac Lobster Boat. They fish year round in Maine and in all kinds of weather. To say that the Zinn Dog is a stable platform understates the obvious. For more information on the <a href="http://www.lukebrownyachts.com/46-wesmac-sportfish-zinn-dog/">Zinn Dog</a>
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Health of Gulf Seafood, Fishery Analysis and Habitat Restoration on Agenda
ST. PETE BEACH, FL—AUGUST 20, 2012— Two years after the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon oil well was finally capped, the largest gathering of scientists, fishery experts and government officials are gathering in St. Pete Beach to share the findings of their research, and to offer direction for further study.
The <a title="Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Symposium web site" href="http://www.gulffisheriessymposium.com/" target="_blank">Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Symposium</a>, on Sept. 14-15, is the first summit to bring together the various stakeholders in the Gulf's fishery, an annual multi-billion-dollar industry for Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.
The oil gusher and the clear environmental damage in 2010 captivated international attention and raised doubts about the safety of eating Gulf of Mexico seafood. It also raised concerns about short- and long-term damage to fish stocks. Research to be presented at the symposium will begin to definitively address these issues.
The symposium will also present the results of research funded by the <a title="GHOF web site" href="http://www.guyharveyoceanfoundation.org" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation</a>'s 2010 <a title="About the "Save Our Gulf" campaign" href="http://guyharvey.wordpress.com/2010/08/30/727/" target="_blank">"Save Our Gulf" campaign</a>, which raised $500,000 to fund gulf fisheries research related to the oil spill. It will bring together representatives from all sectors of the marine world - recreational and commercial fishermen, non-governmental and governmental agencies, politicians, fishing authorities and marine scientists - to explore vital issues facing the Gulf through presentations and panel discussions. More than 200 are expected to attend and participate.
The recommendations offered by the Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Symposium will also involve requesting funding from the $20 billion trust established by BP to respond to claims from individuals, businesses and government entities.
Headliners appearing at the symposium are <a title="About Dr. Bill Hogarth" href="http://www.gulffisheriessymposium.com/2012/06/15/dr-bill-hogarth-2/" target="_blank">Dr. Bill Hogarth</a>, director of the <a title="About the FIO" href="http://fio.usf.edu/Home.aspx" target="_blank">Florida Institute of Oceanography</a> and a former Assistant Administrator for Fisheries at <a title="NOAA web site" href="http://www.noaa.gov/" target="_blank">NOAA</a>, and <a title="Guy Harvey Inc. web site" href="http://www.guyharvey.com" target="_blank">Dr. Guy Harvey</a>, celebrated artist, fisheries scientist and conservationist. The symposium's line-up includes <a title="About Eric Schwaab" href="http://www.gulffisheriessymposium.com/2012/06/15/eric-schwaab/" target="_blank">Eric Schwaab</a>, Acting Assistant Secretary for Conservation and Management, <a title="About Gil McRae" href="http://www.gulffisheriessymposium.com/2012/06/15/gil-mcrae/" target="_blank">Gil McRae</a>, Director, <a title="About the FWRI" href="http://myfwc.com/research/" target="_blank">Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)</a>, <a title="About Donald Kent" href="http://www.hswri.org/index.php?pr=Donald_B_Kent" target="_blank">Donald Kent</a>, President of the <a title="HSWI web site" href="http://www.hswri.org/" target="_blank">Hubbs-Seaworld Institute</a>, <a title="About Dr. Bob Hueter" href="http://www.gulffisheriessymposium.com/2012/06/15/dr-robert-e-hueter/" target="_blank">Dr. Bob Hueter</a> from <a title="MML web site" href="http://www.mote.org/" target="_blank">Mote Marine Laboratory</a>, <a title="About Dr. Mahmood Shivji" href="http://www.gulffisheriessymposium.com/2012/06/15/dr-mahmood-shivji-2/" target="_blank">Dr. Mahmood Shivji</a>, Director of the <a title="About the GHRI" href="http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ghri/" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Research Institute</a> at <a title="NSU web site" href="http://www.nova.edu/" target="_blank">Nova Southeastern University</a>.
The ultimate mission of the symposium is to provide a platform where all stakeholder groups can share knowledge and move forward with a unified mission of a sustainable and healthy fishery in the Gulf of Mexico.
For a final agenda and listing of speakers and panelists, please go to <a href="http://www.gulffisheriessymposium.com/">www.gulffisheriessymposium.com</a>.
The symposium will be held at the <a title="About Guy Harvey Outpost on St. Pete Beach" href="http://www.tradewindsresort.com/guy_harvey_outpost.aspx" target="_blank">TradeWinds Islands Resort</a> on St. Pete Beach. The Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Symposium is sponsored by NOAA, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, the <a title="USF web site" href="http://www.usf.edu/" target="_blank">University of South Florida</a>, the Florida Institute of Oceanography, Mote Marine Laboratory, the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation and <a title="GHM web site" href="http://www.guyharveymagazine.com" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Magazine</a>. https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/gulf-of-mexico-fisheries-symposium-announced-for-september-14-15-in-st-pete-beach-fl/){kind=link}
![](mailto:?subject=Today is World Oceans Day!&body=Today is <a title="World Oceans Day web site" href="http://worldoceansday.org/" target="_blank">World Oceans Day</a>, described by organizers as an event where "people around the planet celebrate and honor the body of water which links us all, for what it provides humans and what it represents". Visit the <a title="GHOF web site" href="http://www.guyharveyoceanfoundation.org" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation</a> web site and learn how the GHOF and like-minded organizations are working each and every day to protect the world's oceans and marine life.
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Big news from Ground Zero in the battle over shark fin soup and the international shark fin trade! Chinese media is reporting that the Chinese government has banned shark fin soup from being served at all official government banquets. The ban will not be immediate, but the move is a huge victory nonetheless for the anti-shark finning movement. Here's the full story from <a title="CNN web site" href="http://www.cnn.com" target="_blank">CNN.com</a>:
Hong Kong (CNN) -- China is planning to ban shark fin soup from being served at official banquets, in a sign the country may be losing its taste for the expensive delicacy.
According to<a href="http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/718614.shtml" target="_blank"> Chinese media</a>, the Government Office Administration of the State Council said the ban could take up to three years to implement and would help cut the cost of sometimes lavish banquets held for state functions.
The move followed a proposal made during the National People's Congress in March this year.
Bertha Lo of the campaign group<a href="http://hksharkfoundation.org/" target="_blank"> Hong Kong Shark Foundation </a>said the move could potentially reduce the amount of sharks killed given that China is the biggest consumer of shark fin products.
"I think it will have an impact," she said. "The government in China is powerful and if it takes the lead on this issue, I don't see why others shouldn't follow suit."
Between 26 million and 73 million sharks are estimated to be killed each year, according to a 2006 academic study* quoted on the website of Lo's group. Their carcasses are usually discarded and campaigners say the practice is wasteful and cruel.
The <a href="http://www.wwf.org.hk/en/whatwedo/footprint/seafood/sharkfin_initiative/shark_faq/" target="_blank">World Wildlife Fund</a> says that 181 species of shark are under threat, up from 15 in 1996.
Shark's fin soup is widely served in restaurants in Chinese communities worldwide and is a dish often served at weddings to mark the importance of the occasion and impress the couple's extended families and friends.
But the custom has become less popular among a younger generation of diners, who are more environmentally conscious, says Lo.
Last year, the operator of the high-end Peninsula hotel chain said it would remove shark fin products from its menus and Shangri-la Hotels made a similar move this year.
In Beijing, the five-star Swissotel has also stopped serving shark fin, according to the China Daily.
Outside Asia, legislation banning shark fin has been introduced in five U.S. states including California, which this month also banned the French duck liver delicacy foie gras on the grounds of cruelty.
In China, the campaign against shark fin products has gained steam following pledges by celebrities, such as former NBA star Yao Ming, not to eat the delicacy.
* The academic study cited in this article was conducted by the <a title="GHRI web site" href="http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ghri/" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Research Institute</a> and Dr. Shelley Clarke. https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/china-bans-shark-fin-soup-from-official-banquets/){kind=link}
![](mailto:?subject=Billfish Invitational Day 2 – Big Marlin, Big Whales and a Big Honor!&body=During this week’s Billfish Invitational tournament, Fred Garth, Editor-In-Chief of <a title="GHM web site" href="http://www.guyharveymagazine.com/" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Magazine</a>, will be filing a series of dispatches from tournament headquarters at the Bimini Big Game Club.
<a href="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bbgcwhaleshark.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-750" title="Team Tag Line takes a break from billfishing to swim with a whale shark!" src="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bbgcwhaleshark.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="389" /></a>Team Tag Line takes a break from fishing the tournament to swim with a whale shark!
Bimini – day two on the water was as much of a Big Game as it was a Billfish Tournament. Six billfish were hooked and almost every boat saw fish for the second day in a row. Also, two boats came in with amazing stories of swimming with whales.
<a title="Guy Harvey Inc. web site" href="http://www.guyharvey.com" target="_blank">Guy Harvey</a> spent the day riding with Tedd and Tammy Amberg on the Hillary Lynn where they had a front row seat watching an aerial display of a blue marlin on the vessel Southside, which was fishing nearby.
Three of the fish hooked were reported over 500 pounds and two of blues on the line were in the 200-300 pounds. Also seen were a tailing white marlin and several free jumping billfish.
“It’s been a good run of nice sized fish,” said Tournament Director Ned Stone, “and we’ve had good fishing. Of course, there’s always the challenge of getting big fish to the boat.”
The tournament has been blessed with sunny skies and light winds providing excellent conditions for sighting other big beasts. In the spirit of Guy Harvey’s passion for marine conservation and swimming with large marine animals, one team was able to get into the water with a pod of pilot whales and another team swam for a half hour with a whale shark.
Erik Akins and Robert Collins of the Last Dance Team spotted a pod of pilot whales and hailed Chris Peterson from the <a title="Hell's Bay Boatworks web site" href="http://www.hellsbayboatworks.com" target="_blank">Hell’s Bay</a> Hopper Team on the radio. Peterson’s team swam with the whales and said that they were eating a big blue fin tuna.
“One of the whales swam by with the tuna’s head in its mouth,” Peterson said. “Another had the body of the tuna. They were sharing the fish. It was pretty incredible.
Gaston Legorburu’s Tag Line team came back to the dock with stories and photos of swimming and riding a 16-20 foot whale shark.
<a href="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/frankstribute2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-745 " title="Presentation of the Frank Johnson Perpetual Trophy" src="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/frankstribute2.jpg" alt="" width="495" height="295" /></a>Left to right: Bill Shedd, Tim Choate, Shelley Johnson, Ed Pang, Frank Johnson, Mark Ellert, Guy Harvey, Charlie Forman, Kent Ullberg and Frank Johnson Jr.
The day ended with a fabulous tribute dinner for Frank Johnson, creator of the iconic <a title="Mold Craft web site" href="http://www.moldcraft.com" target="_blank">Mold Craft</a> soft head lures. Many stories were told, some not to be repeated herein, and artist Ed Pang presented his perpetual trophy to Frank which displays a bronze Mold Craft lure a top of a jumping marlin.
VIP guests in attendance were Tim Choate, Bill Shedd, Kent Ullberg, Guy Harvey, Charlie Forman, Frank Johnson, Jr., and of course Frank Johnson and his wife Shelley. https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/740-2/){kind=link}
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Spend April Fools Weekend diving with <a title="Neal Watson's web site" href="http://www.nealwatson.com" target="_blank">Neal Watson</a>, World’s Scuba Depth & Distance Record Holder, <a title="Scuba Radio web site" href="http://www.scubaradio.com" target="_blank">Scuba Radio</a> host <a title="Greg The DiveMaster's blog" href="http://www.scubaradio.com/dive-blogs/gregthedivemaster/" target="_blank">Greg (The Divemaster) Holt</a> and Mermaids, at the new world class dive operation, Neal Watson’s <a title="About Dive Bimini" href="http://www.biggameclubbimini.com/dive-bimini.htm" target="_blank">Dive Bimini</a> located at the <a title="BBGC web site" href="http://www.biggameclubbimini.com" target="_blank">Bimini Big Game Club</a>, a <a title="About Guy Harvey Outpost" href="http://www.biggameclubbimini.com/aboutus.htm" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Outpost Resort</a>.
Friday: Sunset cruise aboard the <a title="About Bimini Blue" href="http://www.biggameclubbimini.com/our-boat.htm" target="_blank">60’ Bimini Blue</a> Glassbottom Dive Boat with music and adult beverages.
Saturday: Two tank morning dive off Bimini Island returning for lunch and then a special afternoon snorkel with the <a title="About snorkeling with wild dolphins" href="http://www.biggameclubbimini.com/dolphin-experience.htm" target="_blank">wild dolphins</a>, or join Neal, Greg and Mermaids for a live remote Scuba Radio broadcast.
Sunday: Two tank day trip to the <a title="About Bimini's dive sites" href="http://www.biggameclubbimini.com/favorite-dives.htm" target="_blank">Victory Reef and Tuna Alley</a> South of Bimini off <a title="About Cat Cay" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_Cays" target="_blank">Cat Cay</a>. (Sunday diving not included on a 3 day / 2 night package).
3 day / 2 night $592.00
4 day / 3 night $769.00
Package Price based on a per person rate / double occupancy in the room
Package includes
Round trip airfare from Fort Lauderdale including US Departure Taxes ($20.00 Bahamian departure tax not included)
All New Guestrooms & Facilities
Sunset Cruise
2 Tank Dive Daily (excluding arrival & departure days)
Special Wild Dolphin Encounter
Tanks, Weights & Belts
For information about extending your package stay, call 800-867-4764 or email: <a href="mailto:sales@guyharveyoutpost.com">sales@guyharveyoutpost.com</a>.
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