What is the difference between bisque and soup? The simple answer: A bisque is always going to have either cream and or milk as one of the ing…
In the picture above, you will notice the big smile on Mrs. Debra (from New York City). She really wanted to catch sharks on her trip, but did…
This past weekend was a first. We were on the St. John۷ֱ River out of the Astor boat landing, fishing in our last tournament of the season. Wh…
I cast right-handed, so I should reel with my left hand — right? It all depends on who you ask. Ask a long-time saltwater fly fisherman or gui…
Let۷ֱ jump back into our review of Southwest Florida saltwater fishing basics. We got you pretty well outfitted last week, so this time we’ll …
Blame it on our late, great troubadour, Jimmy Buffett. He romanticized island life in hundreds of songs and now, thanks to songs like “Margari…
WE WANT YOUR PHOTOS! Here۷ֱ how it works: Take pictures of your outdoor adventures. Send your high-quality digital photos to Editor@WaterLineW…
The tide was going out. Alone, with only a few hours to fish, I decided I would take it easy and just drift the lower Harbor toward Boca Grand…
If you’ve done any trout fishing in the lower Harbor over the past several weeks, you probably caught a few lizardfish too. They’ve also been …
That۷ֱ not really true. Well, not any more true than usual. I try to always be mindful and show gratitude for all the good things around me. D…
This past weekend was a first. We were on the St. John۷ֱ River out of the Astor boat landing, fishing in our last tournament of the season. Wh…
I cast right-handed, so I should reel with my left hand — right? It all depends on who you ask. Ask a long-time saltwater fly fisherman or gui…
Let۷ֱ jump back into our review of Southwest Florida saltwater fishing basics. We got you pretty well outfitted last week, so this time we’ll …
Blame it on our late, great troubadour, Jimmy Buffett. He romanticized island life in hundreds of songs and now, thanks to songs like “Margari…
WE WANT YOUR PHOTOS! Here۷ֱ how it works: Take pictures of your outdoor adventures. Send your high-quality digital photos to Editor@WaterLineW…
The tide was going out. Alone, with only a few hours to fish, I decided I would take it easy and just drift the lower Harbor toward Boca Grand…
If you’ve done any trout fishing in the lower Harbor over the past several weeks, you probably caught a few lizardfish too. They’ve also been …
That۷ֱ not really true. Well, not any more true than usual. I try to always be mindful and show gratitude for all the good things around me. D…
The tide was going out. Alone, with only a few hours to fish, I decided I would take it easy and just drift the lower Harbor toward Boca Grand…
If you’ve done any trout fishing in the lower Harbor over the past several weeks, you probably caught a few lizardfish too. They’ve also been …
That۷ֱ not really true. Well, not any more true than usual. I try to always be mindful and show gratitude for all the good things around me. D…
WE WANT YOUR PHOTOS! Here۷ֱ how it works: Take pictures of your outdoor adventures. Send your high-quality digital photos to Editor@WaterLineW…
If you’re a year-round resident, you have undoubtedly noticed the additional traffic on U.S. 41 and I-75. It۷ֱ not a surprise — it۷ֱ just the …
Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy nature with family and friends. Weather controls our outdoor activities this time of year. If we’ve got fishab…
Once you’ve discovered the fun of catching fish from your own kayak, there are a few things you can add to make your experience more comfortab…
My younger daughter Ellissa agreed to go on a little walkabout at Lemon Bay Park. She is not into birds, so I didn’t call it a birding trip. I…
Fishing a Carolina rig in Florida can be tough. For many anglers, a Carolina rig is generally something used in deeper water. With a heavy wei…
Tell someone — anyone, fisherman or not — that you caught a fish, and you’re likely to get that question. Sometimes you may not want to give a…
Editor۷ֱ note: This random, unsolicited column showed up in my email last week. I was going to ignore it, but then I read it and realized how …
For some stupid reason, the biggest, deepest and most productive pass in our area is “World Famous” for just one fish: A great big shiny prehi…
I’ve made tacos out of many different kinds of fish. I have to say that probably my favorite fish to use is fresh seared tuna. Yellowfin (ahi)…
Obituaries
I don’t have the exact start date, but it۷ֱ been about 38 years since I started writing for the Sun newspapers. During the last couple years, …
How far will you go to find a way to catch bass? When I first started getting hooked on this sport, I went to great lengths to be able to put …
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You may have heard that a bunch of birds are about to get new names. It۷ֱ true. Here۷ֱ the story from the Associated Press.
If you love Florida fall weather, you’re in your glory right now. Mornings are cool enough that some of us need jackets (put me on that list, …
The morning was lovely, about 70 degrees and crisp, so the sliding glass door onto the screened porch was open. A chorus of birds was busy twi…
One thing I have learned about fishing some of the bigger lakes in Florida: The water level never stays the same. Some lakes are controlled by…