May is here and bringing in the heat along with warmer water temperatures!

Offshore- The big bite happening offshore this week in South Florida is definitely kingfish, averaging in at 30-50 pounds. In the range of 100-200 ft. of water, the best bait to use if you are trying to target these silver kings are live goggle eyes or sardines. However, if you prefer trolling the offshore waters, break out your downriggers and run a split tail mullet or artificial ribbonfish to attract the fish’s attention.
Dolphin and Wahoo are in a little deeper of 200-350 ft. of water and anglers may have to work a little harder to find these fish at these depths and some reports say dolphin are in much deeper as 800-1200 ft.  Mix up your bait spread a bit with natural and…

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The Wild Dolphin Project, the longest subaquatic dolphin study in the world is not only celebrating its 30th anniversary but is also being highlighted in the May issue of National Geographic magazine, which is out on newsstands now!

Based out of the beautiful location of Jupiter, Florida, The Wild Dolphin Project has recorded many research discoveries and techniques during the past 30 years. Vital detections have been completed in the communications, the intellect and social behaviors of dolphin pods.

Founder and Research Director of the Wild Dolphin Project, Denise Herzing, Ph.D. and her staff, students and volunteers have been working hard for their long term studies on a specific pod of free-ranging Atlantic spotted dolphins. The extensive work…

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If you haven’t already noticed, women are making huge strides in the male-dominated sport of fishing! All industries are taking notice to the ladies who fish and in a big way. They are even preparing free clinics to learn how to do the basics in fishing ethics.

At MacArthur Beach State Park in North Palm Beach, Florida events are held around a theme and on May 16, 2015 they are holding a free, day long fishing clinic for lady anglers to learn the fishing basics from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. and you will take home a lifelong hobby and hopefully leave the clinic with a whole new appreciation for our marine environment. The female participants will learn the basics of fishing principles, angling skills, safety and environmental marine ecosystems in a super fun…

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Broward Navy Days Inc., will host its 25th Annual Fleet Week Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida May 4 – 10, 2015. This event remains one of the top events for Broward Navy Days (BND) every spring; the union is similarly devoted to energetically supporting our seagoing services year-round.

What to expect at this Fleet Week is that there will be hundreds of Marines, Coast Guards and Sailors arriving on ships to participate in a week full of frivolous fun and entertaining activities and also community service projects at locations all across South Florida! Such as “All Hands on Deck,” Public Ship Tours with special days for students, veterans, ROTC, & sea cadet groups, Take a Hero Fishing as well as Public Concerts by Navy Band Southeast in…

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Bring your family and friends for some fishing fun in Jupiter, Florida on May 8-9, 2015 in honor of Richard Black at the Grand Slam KDW Fishing Tournament!

The Grand Slam Tournament Series has hosted super fun fishing tournaments in the South Florida area and this year marks its 20th anniversary. Richard Black, former owner of Grand Slam Sport Fishing Supply in Jupiter, has enthusiastically devoted his revelations to generate fishing events by bringing the local community composed in a family friendly environment to simply enjoy a day of hooking up some nice fish for fun prizes as well as give back to the supporting community.

This 20th Annual Grand Slam Fishing Tournament is devoted in the celebration of life as Richard Black passed away in October…

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Did you happen to know that over the past 20 years, Broward County’s artificial reef program has situated over 75 synthetic reefs on the ocean floor? This is flourishing news for a successful trace for fish and sea life.

South Florida is a diving magnet with luscious reefs with natural and man-made beauty under the surface. A new reef will be dipped and lowered on the bottom of the seafloor in Deerfield Beach, Florida just to add to the growth progression and another home to countless sea creatures.

The new reef is the combination of a public art project of the “Moai” figures that were created in Stuart, Florida and manmade reef materials. The reed is called Rapa Nui, the Polynesian translation of “Easter Island.” This subaquatic and immersed…

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Fishing Outlook 4.17.15

OFFSHORE: The South Florida fishing action out deep has been a bit scattered far offshore. Closer in, is where you will find the best fishing action for the springtime. The sailfish bite seemed to slow down a bit due to the lack of current and greener waters. That could change any day as the current changes. The Cobia bite is really good in areas of the sand pile. Lots of fish around South Florida, especially near shallower wrecks in the 70’-90’ foot range. Live baits work outstanding such as crabs, pilchards, pinfish, mullet and shrimp.  On the deep side of the Juno Beach, Florida 180' ledge where is a mixed bag of fish and rudder fish and blue runners have tackled the area. Dolphin are caught and scattered among the frigate birds…

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Fishing seminars

Dozens of women enjoy flooding the waters off the southeast coast of South Florida; some even for the first time have gained a new hobby for fishing. Are you ready to learn how to fish from the professionals on the water? The weather is beautiful and the fishing this time of year is nonstop!

Women, men and teenagers are all welcome to get involved in the South Florida “Ladies, Let's go Fishing!” event at the University at the I.T. Parker Community Center in Dania Beach, Florida this weekend. The program trekks around the Sunshine State to introduce more women to the sport and has an opportunity to acquire all the ins and outs of fishing! Be sure to check out the events list, Ladies may be fishing in your area!

The weekend offers classroom demonstrations…

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4.10.15 Fishing Report

Looks like an enjoyable weather forecast coming up for the weekend! The winds are Southeast and the South Florida waters are getting prepped up for the springtime fish bite!

OFFSHORE- The action has definitely perked up for the springtime! The dolphin bite has been great on all the South Florida Inlets and in theory should continue to do well through the weekend. The big dolphins are out 15-20 miles offshore and even biting closer in under the frigate birds. Reports have claimed over 40 pound dolphins are being brought up to the boat. (Trolling the usual dolphin spread with ballyhoo, strips, squid, etc.) Spring has called in some huge fish to South Florida! The Action has also picked up in the sailfish department. There are quite a…

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The Marine Industries Association of South Florida founded the Plywood Regatta in 1996 and has assembled some major enthusiasm of recreational boating to endure on “Building Boating’s Future… Today!” 

A max of 40 teams of undergraduates can participate in the Plywood Regatta in Dania Beach, Florida. Students from middle school, high school and marine technical school will attempt to build a sea vessel on Saturday, April 11, 2015 only using modest hand tools and supplies that are provided such as plywood, seal and zip ties!



The participating students will then help each other decorate their sea worthy vessels.
Once the teams have successfully completed their creative masterpieces, they will put the boats in the water and paddle through the competition in…

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