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TARPON haven't been as good as usual for mid-May because of relentless winds. But when conditions are right, the bite's coming on strong at Boca Grande Pass, up the Gulf coast to the Skyway, and at Fort Pierce and the Indian River Lagoon. more»
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FORT MEADE
Youth Day Camp Being OfferedThe city's Department of Leisure Services will offer a seven-week Youth Day Camp for children from 7 to 12 years old, as well as other activities during the summer. more»
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Thursday May 15, 2008
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Thursday May 15, 2008
Around Polk County1 - Around Lakeland, bluegill popping crickets at Saddle Creek Park, with limits common this week, reports Stacy Roberts at Phillips Bait and Tackle. Panfish not as good at Tenoroc, but double-digit catches in lakes B, Fish Hook and Picnic, said FWC biologist Eric Johnson. Good time of year for...... more» -
Friday May 9, 2008
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Friday May 9, 2008
Around Tampa BayTARPON ACTION has really picked up in the Tampa Bay area over the past few days, with silver kings being jumped off the beach at John's Pass, around the Skyway and under the major bridges inside the bay.... more» -
WINTER HAVEN
GPS Class May 29 At West MarineThe Lakeland Sail and Power Squadron will teach a Global Positioning System seminar on May 29 at 7 p.m. at West Marine in Winter Haven. The cost is $25. Call Richard at 863-667-9047 or e-mail him at WLITT66455@aol.com.... more»
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Thursday May 8, 2008
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Thursday May 8, 2008
FRESHWATER FISHING
Around Polk CountyBIGGER BASS ARE MOVING to deeper water with the temperature rising and lake levels dropping. The south Winter Haven chain has been the most consistent spot for bass to 6 pounds, with anglers targeting deep holes and open-water hydrilla with crankbaits and worms.... more» -
NOTEBOOKS
Brown, 13, Wins Florida State Title On Harris ChainHamilton Brown of Plant City, a member of the Lakeland Junior Hawg Hunters club, won his age group in the Florida Bass Federation Junior State Championship on Sunday at Tavares. Brown, 13, took the trophy in the 11-14 age group. The tournament was held on three lakes on the Harris Chain - Dora,...... more»
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Upcoming Local Fishing TournamentsRON'S TACKLE BOX will hold its weekly tournament today on Lake Alfred from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sign up at Ron's or at ramp. Entry fee $22 per boat with 100 percent payback. Call Ron Schelfo at 863-956-4990.... more»
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Friday May 2, 2008
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Friday May 2, 2008
Raw Video: Stuck Pelican Rescued From TreeAuthorities in south Florida rescued a pelican that had snagged fishing line on its wing and then got stuck on a tree. Rescue workers removed the fishing line and the bird is expected to fully recover. (May 2)... more» -
Around Tampa Bay1. At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, steady bite for Spanish mackerel. Pompano slowing down. Plenty of ladyfish. Snook in wee hours of night on big live baits, but now catch-and-release. A 48-inch snook released for second week in a row.... more»
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Thursday May 1, 2008
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Thursday May 1, 2008
BASS TOURNAMENTS
Fox Racks Up Another Top-10 On Open TrailsKyle Fox of Lakeland turned in another good showing on the Bassmaster Open trails, finishing fourth in the Central Open event on the Red River in Louisiana on Saturday.Fox, 20, now has three top-10s in five Opens over the past two seasons.... more»
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Fishing TournamentsRON'S TACKLE BOX will hold its weekly tournament today on Eagle Lake from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sign up at Ron's or at ramp. Entry fee $22 per boat with 100 percent payback. Call Ron Schelfo at 863-956-4990.... more»
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Around Polk County1. Around Lakeland, bigger bass starting to be less common, but a few fish up to 23 inches at Tenoroc Fish Management Area in lakes C, Half Moon and Shop on spinnerbaits and crankbaits, reports Brian Fleming. Bass slowed down at Saddle Creek Park. Limits of specks continue to come in at Tenoroc in...... more»
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