JIMMY JACOBS EDITOR October 2019 ..read more

Florida Explores Biscayne National Park Fishing Regulations More restrictive regulations on fish harvest is clearly in the future as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission works to restore the fishery. At its October meeting in Cape Canaveral, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) discussed the future of fisheries management in Biscayne National Park. The Commission moved forward with a proposal that will be used to gather additional public feedback before being brought back for a draft ..read more

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Acoustic Tagging in South Georgia The BTT had a successful tagging week in August, with four tarpon tagged in South Georgia. The fish ranged in size from 55 pounds to 115 pounds. The addition of these four fish brings the total tagged tarpon count for 2019 to 65! We look forward to following the movements of these fish for the next five years across the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico. These tags transmit acoustic pings to underwater receivers that are positioned all along the coast by BTT and o ..read more

Orvis-Endorsed Fly Fishing Schools at Sarasota, Florida   CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, 1249 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL has announced dates for their Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing schools for the upcoming season. Located on Siesta Key, named Best Beach in America, the first school will be on Nov 16, 2019 followed by Jan 18, Feb. 8 & 22 and Mar. 14, 2020. The course, designed for beginning and intermediate fly casters, will focus on basic fly casting principles, improving casting skills and correcting faults. Instructors ..read more

TFO Introduces the BVK Fully Sealed Drag Fly Reel Temple Fork Outfitters has taken the successful BVK series of reels, added a fully sealed drag system and didn’t raise the price one penny! Introducing the BVK SD series of reels: A fully-sealed drag system with super easy LH/RH retrieve changes and minimal maintenance. The drag system is fully sealed Delrin® and stainless-steel to keep the drag clean and functioning in rough and dirty environments. This new drag system provides a noticeably broader range of resistance. The ..read more

JIMMY JACOBS EDITOR September 18, 2019 ..read more

The photos and videos of the destruction wrought by Hurricane Dorian on Grand Bahama and the Abaco Islands demonstrate that the people of that area need as much help as we can provide them. Please join Southern Saltwater Fly Fishing Magazine in offering prayers for the survivors, but also dig into your wallets to provide donations to help with the recovery. For a list of ways to help, visit bahamas.com/relief. Also be equally aware that all of the out islands of the middle to southern portions of The Bahamas were spared by the hurricane. Tourism, including fishing, are a major part of the live ..read more

Looking for a comfortable option for gripping the casting deck of a flats boat? The Soft Science classic boating shoe has been updated with a slimmer outsole and enhanced styling. The Cruise Canvas boating shoe is a great fit for fly casters and is so comfortable that you'll want to wear yours off the boat, too. Featuring a classic boating collar, a breathable washed cotton canvas upper, and laces to customize the fit, this shoe is ideal for an active angling lifestyle. softscience.com Lightweight, superbly cushioned and stable boating shoe Washed Canvas upper with a classic boating collar Dr ..read more

Florida International University   Restoring seagrass meadows, mangrove forests and salt marshes could play a big role in reducing global warming. These coastal wetlands are not the only important ecosystems. Combined with forests, farmland and grasslands, scientists have found nature could store as much as 22 percent of the annual carbon emissions in the United States, according to a new study released recently. The findings offer the most comprehensive assessment to date of how ..read more

Jimmy Jacobs Editor August 21, 2019 ..read more