The spring solstice arrived a few days ago, and with it usually comes some of the best fishing of the year. Snook have already begun to move from winter quarters up river and from the mangrove backcountry out onto the flats. These fish are suckers for live sardines, but I have yet to see any in shallow water. ...more

March 25, 2009

Ladies and gentleman, children of all ages, it's almost time to make your way to "The Greatest Show on Earth." ...more

December 17, 2008

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson recently stopped by the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey winter quarters at the Florida State Fairgrounds, where the circus is getting ready for the 139th edition of The Greatest Show on Earth. The show makes its debut at the St. Pete Times Forum in January. ...more

December 17, 2008

Larry Johnson sat alone at a table wolfing down a plate of turkey and all the usual Thanksgiving fare. ...more

December 10, 2008

By 2:45 p.m., approximately 160 people had turned out for South Shore's Big Give to partake in the free meal prepared by Don "Beanie" Tichy, his staff and Danny Martinez of Fat D's Cookin'. Another 150 had been served at their places of residence by volunteers who took food to shut-ins. ...more

November 27, 2008

Water temperature has held steady at around 80 degrees for the past few weeks, and the fish seem to like it. ...more

October 15, 2008

Bill Royall chose the University of Denver so he could take the winter quarters off from school and hit the slopes. ...more

January 13, 2008

GRAND TARGHEE, Wyo. (AP) -- Bill Royall chose the University of Denver so he could take the winter quarters off from school and hit the slopes. ...more

January 8, 2008

The wind stopped howling for a few days and the water temperature dropped into the high 60s. That makes for lots of activity on the flats. ...more

November 19, 2007

Fall fishing is as good as it gets this time of year. With water temps continuing to drop and clarity improving the bite is on for numerous species. ...more

October 24, 2007