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Wednesday, 11/11/09
3:00 pm until 7:00 pm
Radisson Resort at the Port
8701 Astronaut Boulevard
Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
Phone: 321-784-0000

Shuting down bottom fishing for all for!!!!

This closure has the posability for being closed up to 22-35 years

	Originally contributed by Capt Bry on 10/14/09 Last edited by Capt Bry on 10/15/09
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Visit the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council website for more information

08/27/09: ATRO - Atlantic Tarpon Research Organization

08/07/09: Public Fishing In Inverness/Citrus County, FL

07/08/09: Proposed Federal Red Snapper Fishing Ban

Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission

Their mission: To Manage the fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

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FWC Newsfeed:

FWC proposes changes to blue crab rules
Thu Sep 2, 7:46 PM

[9/2/10] Read more...

FWC proposes increase to redfish bag limit in northern Fla.
Thu Sep 2, 7:45 PM

[9/2/10] Read more...

FWC serves up bonus Gulf red snapper season
Thu Sep 2, 5:31 PM

[9/2/10] Read more...

Atlantic snook harvest season to reopen; other areas still catch/release
Thu Sep 2, 4:24 PM

[9/2/10] Read more...

"Fish Busters' Bulletin," by Bob Wattendorf
Mon Aug 2, 1:32 PM

[9/3/10] Read more...

CFLFR News

KIKO Reel Keel Roundup

A nice variety to test on the flats.

KIKO Fishing's new Reel Keel line is definitely an interesting offering and addition to your hard lure lineup. These floating crank bait plugs are touted as "the only lure with the keel" and this single feature makes them do some really cool things. I found that a slow or fast crank produced a very realistic side to side wiggle that imitated live bait well. These are very beefy, but buoyant lures, and need a consistant crank to keep them submerged. I also found that a little jerk in the reeling motion produced a quick deep dive with a left or right hook which added to the realism from time to time.

These lures were originally designed for northern species, Pike, Musky, Walleye, Rainbow Trout... but they seem like they should do equally well on Florida lakes or flats, where large bass, redfish or spotted trout are the likely suspects for a plug like this. Given the size of these lures (4 inches long) and with a single trailing treble hook, you really do want to target larger fish. The sub foot long trout I presented it to recently wanted nothing to do with it, but they were attacking smaller live mullet. To get a true test I've sent out some to a Georgia angler to give it some freshwater lake action in the northern hills while I seek out redfish and gator trout in the lagoon system. Given the wide array of color patterns to choose from (including the brightly colored "fruit" flavors) you're going to have an option for any water conditions.

I'll post more thoughts as we test these and some photos of any "keepers" these produce. Also, stay tuned for contests where you could win some of KIKO's flagship lures for your very own.

A few are being tested in the lakes of North Georgia

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Worldwide Fishing News

Pacific Barreleye Fish With Transparent Head

This is crazy-cool:

With a head like a fighter-plane cockpit, a Pacific barreleye fish shows off its highly sensitive, barrel-like eyes--topped by green, orblike lenses.

The fish, discovered alive in the deep water off California's central coast by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), is the first specimen of its kind to be found with its soft transparent dome intact.

The 6-inch (15-centimeter) barreleye (Macropinna microstoma) had been known since 1939--but only from mangled specimens dragged to the surface by nets.

(Quoted from National Geographic)

More Pacific barreleye fish information from National Geographic

05/30/08: Giant Halibut Caught

05/20/08: NPR Audio: U.S. Troops In Baghdad Make Fishing A Tradition

05/19/08: Military Secrets Help Produce The Ultimate Synthetic Fishing Rod

Recent Tournament Results

Highlands Bass Club - Lake Reedy - June 6th

1st place: 21.02 lbs.

2nd place: 12.15 lbs.

3rd place: 5.06 lbs.

Big Fish: 6.14 lbs.

	Originally contributed by hbc on 06/11/09 Last edited by hbc on 06/11/09
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05/05/09: Highlands Bass Club - Lake Jackson - May 3rd Results

04/16/09: Highlands Bass Club - Lake Istokpoga - April 2009

04/16/09: Highlands Bass Club - Lake Josephine March 2009

Highlands Bass Club

Team tournament trail that fishes 10 lakes in central Florida. Tournaments go from January thru October on the first Saturday of the month.

For more info please call James @ 1-863-381-0278

2009 Schedule:

JANUARY 3RD-- LAKE PLACID

FEBUARY 7TH-- LAKE JUNE

MARCH 7TH-- LAKE JOSEPHINE

APRIL 4TH--LAKE ISTOKPOGA

MAY 2ND--LAKE JACKSON

JUNE 6TH-- LAKE REEDY

JULY 11TH-- LAKE WALK-N-WATER

AUGUST 1ST-- CROOKED LAKE

SEPTEMBER 5TH--LAKE ISTOKPOGA

OCTOBER 3RD-- LAKE JUNE

OCTOBER 17TH--CLASSIC--

	Originally contributed by hbc on 11/26/08 Last edited by hbc on 11/27/08
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