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Reel Time Florida Sportsman – Largemouth Bass A to Z
Captain George Gozdz provides you lessons and tips on Largemouth Bass A to Z on Reel Time Florida Sportsman featuring Camp Mack, a Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina & RV Resort and Lake Kissimmee!
Reel Time Florida Sportsman TV brings the most up to date fishing reports on the web, the fishing reports from the Florida Sportsman Forums, to the Big Screen.
Captain George Gozdz, host of Reel Time, reviews the hottest action in the state, based on the most current fishing reports on the Region Forums, then packs up his boat and gear to fish with the Florida Sportsman member who posted the best and most action-packed report. For more information visit www.FloridaSportsman.com
Hey Fishing Friends & Angling Addicts! 🎣 Clayton Keene (Tonya Keene) and I had the chance to sit down with Joey Nania from Sweetwater Fishing TV and have a chat after my Kids Fishing Clinic …
A little over one year ago at the 2015 Miami International Boat Show, a handful of luminaries from the sport fishing industry, including Dr. Guy Harvey, assembled in a meeting hall to roast Stu Apte– …
The Big Game Room proudly inducts Wayne Bisbee into the Big Game Room Hall of Fame Recognized for his outstanding contributions to the sport of big game fishing. Wayne’s long history of conservation …
Fellow anglers, divers and boaters, It has come to my attention that that there is some concern, particularly among anglers in the northeast US, about my allegiance to the sport fishing community. Please …
By Sue Cocking scocking@guyharveyoutpost.com Plenty of women would love to fish with their husbands and boyfriends, but feel intimidated because their partners don’t take time to explain what’s …
Captain Bouncer Smith gives back on a regular basis but this week you can get a two-fer. Tuesday Nov. 18th Bouncer will be teaching Bottom Fishing Wrecks and Reefs at the IGFA School of Sportfishing. …
Very cool clip of a Mako Shark following & biting the dredge-cam. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCyNMZT7ljM] This young male mako makes swimming with the fast moving dredge look effortless. …
By Sue Cocking, Guy Harvey Outpost Travel Journalist scocking@guyharveyoutpost.com As many as 400 spear fishers from throughout Florida and the U.S. will gather in St. Petersburg Aug. 19-21 for the St. …
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![](mailto:?subject=Miami International Boat Show Events Feature Guy Harvey, Stu Apte, Wayne Bisbee & More&body=The Big Game Room proudly inducts Wayne Bisbee into the Big Game Room Hall of Fame
<img class="alignleft" src="http://www.miamiboatshow.com/lib/img/gallery/img152413270.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Recognized for his outstanding contributions to the sport of big game fishing. Wayne's long history of conservation spans 35 years and he is currently working with governments and private organizations alike in several countries do develop tourism, sportfishing and other aquatic activities as primary, economically viable industries. Wayne also founded Bisbee's Fish & Wildlife Conservation fund whose mission is to conserve, restore and manage fish, wildlife and their associated habitats through science, education and the optimal use of the latest technologies.
Saturday, February 14 Big Game Room Presentations (except as noted)
12:00 USCG - Suddenly In Command
1:00 Stu Apte Roast Legendary IGFA Hall of Famer Apte will roast in the hot seat with the heat provided by Capt. Rick Murphy, (<a href="http://www.sportsmansadventures.com/">Sportsman's </a>Adventures), Sue Cocking (<a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/">Miami </a>
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Hearld Outdoors Writer), Blair Wiggins (<a href="http://www.addictivefishing.com/" target="_blank">Addictive Fishing TV</a>), <a href="http://www.sportsmansadventures.com/"> </a>Chris Peterson (<a href="http://hellsbayboatworks.com/">Hells Bay Boatworks</a>), <a href="http://www.patfordphotos.com/home-static.cfm">Pat Ford</a>, Ray Van Horn (Gypsy Angler TV). Styled like the Fryar's Club and Dean Martin roasts, these well-known personalities will hurl playful zingers and one-liners at Stu before he gets his turn at the mic. This is not for the faint of heart as the repartee will be sharp as a wahoo's tooth.
2:00 <a title="Capt. Dan Kipnis" href="http://www.captaindankipnis.com/#!presentations">Dan Kipnis</a> - Global Warming - Our Changing Oceans
4:00 Justin Schnute - SUDS - In Depth Look at <a href="http://www.sudsdiving.org/">Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba</a> (SUDS) Program
430pm -7:00pm <a href="http://papaspilar.com/#/papaspilar/landing">Papa's Pilar</a> will host a rum tasting at the <a href="http://guyharveymagazine.com/">Guy Harvey Magazine</a> booth (#4401) near the south entrance
5:30 Guy Harvey Presents: Panama Paradise, his latest documentary in the Big Game Room. Dr. Harvey will discuss the movie and answer questions after the showing.
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Sunday, February 15
12:00 USCG - Suddenly in Command
2:00 Justin Schnute - In Depth Look at Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba (SUDS)
3:00 Dan Kipnis - <a href="http://www.captaindankipnis.com/#!presentations">Global Warming - Our Changing Oceans</a>
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![](mailto:?subject=I Am Woman; Watch Me Fish&body=<a href="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/samantha-slater-jon-earhart-trout.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2978 alignleft" src="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/samantha-slater-jon-earhart-trout.jpg?w=300" alt="Samantha-Slater-Jon-Earhart-trout" width="300" height="199" /></a>By Sue Cocking
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Plenty of women would love to fish with their husbands and boyfriends, but feel intimidated because their partners don't take time to explain what's going on and then rebuke them for making minor mistakes.
Betty Bauman found herself in that position nearly 20 years ago, but decided to do something about it. In 1997, the Fort Lauderdale marketing executive created what she calls the "no yelling" school of fishing, and it has turned more than 8,000 women and girls into avid saltwater anglers.
"When they are done with us, they're more confident, going to a tackle shop and saying, 'I'd like to buy this lure to catch a mackerel,'" Bauman said. "If a lady can do a bit more and is part of the team, tying on her own hooks, she gets more respect."
The 2015 edition of "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" returns to Islamorada the weekend of Nov. 13-15, headquartered at the BPOE Elks Lodge. Participants will enjoy a welcoming social on the evening of the 13th, followed by a full day of instruction and hands-on demonstrations on the 14th, and an optional inshore or offshore fishing adventure on the 15th.
Women will learn from both male and female instructors how to tie fishing knots; de-hook or gaff a struggling fish; rig a bally hoo for trolling; cast-net a live well full of bait; back a trailer onto a boat ramp; and numerous other skills. They'll be challenged to put their newfound knowledge to work on the water the following day.
"We get a lot of people who have never fished before," Bauman said. "They need somebody to open the door and give them a helping hand."
New this year is the option for women to bring along a male guest or family member.
"Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" has won several national awards for its outreach and instructional accomplishments. Sponsors include the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation.
To sign up for the program, visit <a href="https://ladiesletsgofishing.com/">www.ladiesletsgofishing.com</a> or call 954-475-9068.
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![](mailto:?subject=Get a Double Shot of Capt. Bouncer Smith’s Fishing Knowledge This Week&body=<a href="http://www.captbouncer.com/">Captain Bouncer Smith</a> gives back on a regular basis but this week you can get a two-fer. Tuesday Nov. 18th Bouncer will be teaching Bottom Fishing Wrecks and Reefs at the <a href="http://igfa.org/Educate/School-of-Sportfishing.aspx">IGFA School of Sportfishing</a>. Thursday Bouncer will be teaching Live Bait & Kite Fishing at the <a href="http://www.duskyonline.com/">Dusky Sport Center</a>. In addition to his knowledge of fishing, Bouncer is well known for his generous spirit and his willingness to share. His easy going demeanor makes him and excellent teacher. One of the reasons Bouncer was inducted into the Legendary Captains & Crew is his regular support of conservation and children's causes. Pictured below is Bouncer helping <a href="http://fishtomakeadifference.com/">Fish To Make a Difference</a>
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Bottom Fishing Wrecks and Reefs is the prefect class if you have ever had a slow day of fishing and want to improve your performance on the reef. You will learn techniques for catching snapper and grouper from one of the best bottom guys in South Florida. IGFA School of Sportfishing classes are held at the IGFA's Fishing Hall of Fame: 300 Gulf Stream Way
Dania Beach, FL 33004. Classes are from 7pm-10pm.
Live Bait & Kite Fishing takes place from 6:30-8pm Thursday November 20th. Weather you are a novice angler or an old salt you can always pick up a few pointers from Capt. Bouncer to improve your catching. If you have never been to the Dusky Sport Center go early cause they have almost everything you need for fishing and boating. Dusky Sport Center: 110 N. Bryan Rd. - Dania Beach, FL 33004
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![](mailto:?subject=World’s Largest Spear Fishing Tournament to be Held in St. Petersburg&body=By Sue Cocking, Guy Harvey Outpost Travel Journalist
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As many as 400 spear fishers from throughout Florida and the U.S. will gather in St. Petersburg Aug. 19-21 for the St. Pete Open-- the world's largest underwater hunting contest and one of the beach's biggest parties of the year.
Spearos will compete on scuba gear or simply dive down holding their breath using pole spear, Hawaiian sling, or spear gun to try to bag the biggest fish in each of seven categories. At stake are some $50,000 worth of prizes and trophies to be awarded at a huge public weigh-in party at the Magnuson Marina Cove Hotel & Resort.
"It's one day of intensive, bust-your-bottom spear fishing. Dive, dive, dive!" said Charlie Barnes, president of the St. Petersburg Underwater Club, which is putting on the contest for the 51st year. "We love the competition. We love the camaraderie and it's the biggest party in town."
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Divers will fan out in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean hunting for mongo specimens in the categories of grouper; snapper; pelagic; hogfish; cobia/barracuda; lobster (hand-caught only; no spears); and sheepshead. New this year is a prize sub-category for lionfish. The tournament has no boundaries; however competitors must be in the weigh-in line by 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 20. Late comers will be disqualified.
Barnes, a veteran spear fisher himself, said the best strategy is to shoot fish in each of the categories, since only one fish per category can be entered. He said it's common for contestants to run 50 miles offshore to their hot spots, diving as deep as 200 feet in the hunt for big fish. Competitors must abide by all state and local fisheries laws, such as bag and size limits and closed seasons.
Entry fee is $100 per diver. Less than 300 slots remain open, so go <a href="http://www.StPeteUnderwaterClub.com" target="_blank">HERE</a> to register now!
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