http://marconews.com/news/play/fishing-boating/marconews.com Stories: Fishing and Boatingen-usplay/fishing-boatinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/27/fishing-report-fays-effects-giving-way-great-fishi/The big question in most fishermen’s minds this week is how the local fishery is recovering from Tropical Storm Fay, and the answer is a surprisingly positive one. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:35:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/27/fishing-report-fays-effects-giving-way-great-fishi//http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/26/anglers-outlook-fishing-and-more-activities-septem/Southwest Florida anglers continued to find some productive fishing on most all fishing fronts up to the time Fay paid us a visit. It is a good bet, weather permitting, our fishing and catching will have improved by the time you read this article. Some fishing spots will be better than others. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:34:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/26/anglers-outlook-fishing-and-more-activities-septem/play/fishing-boatinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/19/mickys-regatta-not-childs-play/Nine participants from the MICKYS (Marco Island City Kids Youth Sailing) program had the chance to show their skills in the MICKYS Regatta held Saturday at the Marco Island Yacht Club. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:45:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/19/mickys-regatta-not-childs-play/play/fishing-boatinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/19/hook-adventure-great-proportions-literally/We catch little fish. But before that settles in as an absolute truism, allow me to introduce some relativity. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:44:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/19/hook-adventure-great-proportions-literally/play/fishing-boatinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/13/anglers-outlook-when-it-comes-grouper-ratios-remai/Southwest Florida anglers continue to find productive fishing on most all fishing fronts. Our offshore waters, from 60-feet out, have and will continue to offer some nice size grouper intermingled with several species of snapper that include mangrove, lane and yellowtail. The trick of it all is finding keeper size fish. Naples Fishing Club member Ray Russell sums it all up in his recent e-mail. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:13:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/13/anglers-outlook-when-it-comes-grouper-ratios-remai/play/fishing-boatinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/07/hook-fishing-experiences-last-forever-and-then-som/Your fishing experiences are chiseled in your memory’s bedrock. A bold statement to be sure. But if you have doubt as to the veracity of the axiom, ask another family member about their fishing trip at the lake or down here, in the salt, last year. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:31:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/07/hook-fishing-experiences-last-forever-and-then-som/play/fishing-boatinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/06/bow-new-column-boat-safety/The information I gathered visiting the post-storm sites in the wake of Hurricanes Charley and Wilma, and speaking with marina personnel, is what I have used to form my surveyor’s observations on how to secure boats for a storm. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/06/bow-new-column-boat-safety/play/fishing-boatinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/30/anglers-outlook-catches-past/August has arrived and weather permitting Southwest Florida anglers should be able to find some decent fishing on most all fishing fronts. Our inland waters will more than likely have the biggest challenge for success due to the high content of fresh water and debris that will continue to be flushed out from inland areas. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/30/anglers-outlook-catches-past/play/fishing-boatinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/23/hook-need-fish-and-closure/When the line parted, the look on Oliver’s face was one of traumatic loss. He had valiantly fought the big fish for more than a half hour, using all of his skills to land the tenacious behemoth and certainly didn’t anticipate the fish’s sudden surge under the boat that severed the line. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:45:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/23/hook-need-fish-and-closure/play/fishing-boatinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/21/youngsters-learn-about-safety-fun-catch-and-releas/First catches, first time putting bait on a hook, some joyful anger management, plus ducking rain most of the week, were all part of the city’s Fishing Camp, coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Department. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:07:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/21/youngsters-learn-about-safety-fun-catch-and-releas/play/fishing-boatinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/16/anglers-outlook-rainy-season-bigger-fish/Southwest Florida anglers continue to find some fish on all fishing fronts. The number of offshore fishing trips will see a decline in their numbers now that summer has really set in. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:53:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/16/anglers-outlook-rainy-season-bigger-fish/play/fishing-boatinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/07/anglers-outlook-trip-softer-side-fishing/“OK if I bring the “missus?” She just wants to take pictures and stuff.” Don’t know how many times I’ve heard that question over the years and my reaction has always been resolute and consistent. “Dumb question and yes, of course.” Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:46:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/07/anglers-outlook-trip-softer-side-fishing/play/fishing-boatinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/03/barracuda-chases-catch-boat/Fishermen often talk about the big one that got away. Karen Cleveland can talk about the one she didn’t catch, but still ended up in her fiancée’s boat. “My fiancée, Andy Singer, and I are avid fishers on the waters of Marco Island,” she says. “Well we were in for quite a fishing trip recently.” Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:01:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/03/barracuda-chases-catch-boat/play/fishing-boatinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/02/anglers-outlook-good-fishing-fronts-drilling-home-/July has arrived and with it continued productive fishing and catching on most all our fishing fronts. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/02/anglers-outlook-good-fishing-fronts-drilling-home-/play/fishing-boatinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/26/hook-secret-ha-fishing-spots/I’ve been telling you folks for years that our Southwest Florida is a nirvana for those who have a passion for fishing. This is the time of year that the “passion” runneth over for vacationers from everywhere who make it a complete holiday by electing to tow their boats, big or small, here and have a go at our piscatorial opportunities. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:35:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/26/hook-secret-ha-fishing-spots/play/fishing-boatinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/23/fish-didnt-get-away-marco-derby/There weren’t too many stories about the fish that got away on Sunday as young Marco fishermen hauled in the loot for best fish caught in the Marco Island Fishing Derby, sponsored by the Marco River Marina on the weekend. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:50:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/23/fish-didnt-get-away-marco-derby/play/fishing-boatinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/18/anglers-outlook-fuel-costs-hitting-anglers-too/June seems to be treating Southwest Florida anglers about as nice as it could with some productive fishing and catching on most all fishing fronts. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:09:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/18/anglers-outlook-fuel-costs-hitting-anglers-too/play/fishing-boatinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/12/hook-gill-nets-trying-come-back/It’s really hard to believe. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, having acquiesced on their entrusted responsibility toward the people of Florida, will, this very week, allow the commercial “fish annihilation interests” to once more try to gain approval for using gill nets anywhere they want. They are trying to gain approval using a loophole definition of net size. Lots of history here. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:45:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/12/hook-gill-nets-trying-come-back/play/fishing-boatinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/05/anglers-outlook-june-brings-more-exciting-fishing/Our tropical rainy season has arrived and will stay with us through the summer. It should trigger extra action in our inland, passes and outer shoreline waters. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:30:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/05/anglers-outlook-june-brings-more-exciting-fishing/play/fishing-boatinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/29/hook-what-gets-way-fun/We all know that sportfishing should be all about fun. Plain, unadulterated, flat out frolic with a fish fighting for all it’s worth on one end of the rod and you on the other end doing the same thing. It has to be ranked as one of the top personal sporting thrills, after all it’s what brings you back to the water time and time again. Thu, 29 May 2008 21:15:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/29/hook-what-gets-way-fun/play/fishing-boating