Our fishing crew surveys the week's reports for the hot spots and hot bites across central Florida. FULL STORY
The Bass Federation in partnership with FLW and The Osceola County Department of Tourism announced it will host the 2013 Student Angler Federation Florida High School Fishing State Championship on Sunday, March 10. The event will be held in Osceola County on Lake Toho in Kissimmee launching out of Big Toho Marina.
Fishing can help a child build confidence and independence while teaching them to respect and preserve our marine resources. The Florida Gulf Coast Center for Fishing Foundation, Inc., a non profit organization, founded in May 2011 is dedicated to teaching elementary, middle and high school students life’s lessons through angling.
Congratulations to Jennifer Riley for her first snook! She caught this 38 inch linesider in New Port Richey!
Tell us about your big day on the water! Every Monday, a Catch of the Week winner will be selected to receive an autographed AAA hat and prize pack.
Reel Tips from the Average Angler to help you with everything fishing!
As we chronicle the Average Angler's quest to complete the elusive Florida Bass Slam, we would also like to see your best bass catches. Send us pictures of you and your best catches and we'll showcase them right here!
Glen Pla offers an entertaining, humorous and informative look at Florida fishing for enthusiasts of all ages. You can catch Average Angler Adventures weekdays at 6 p.m. with new episodes airing every Thursday. It's great family fun that only Bright House Sports Network provides!
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Ed Perry Shows Glen Pla an easy way to clean flounder.
Expert fish cutter Shawn Beresford deminstrates how to clean a Sheepshead.
Captain Wade Osborne demonstrates how to throw a cast net using the triple-load technique.
Captain Scott lum talks with AA about fishing for tripletail.
Glen Pla, the Average Angler, discusses the best trout lures with Jon Brooks and Captains Jimmy Huddleston and Brian Epperson.
The Average Angler Classics span 10 years of exciting Florida fishing and ol’ fashioned family fun!
Over that period of time, Glen Pla and crew have conquered the wilds of the state’s interiors to fish lakes and rivers as well as brave the wide expanse of the Gulf.
The extensive AA log of shows is diverse and quite unpredictable, From AA‘s sickness for spotted fish in “Spotted Fever” to using chicken wire shark cages in “Shark Island”, the over 200 episodes have brought colorful stories, high seas adventure and unique Florida history to the aqua-tube!
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Check here for updates and information on upcoming fishing tournaments and events throughout Florida.
May 2013
May 21-25: Invitational Bluewater Tournament, St. Augustine. Contact Chris Combs, (904) 859-8383; www.nefma.com.
May 22-26: Bahamas Billfish Championship, Harbour Island. For more information, see www.bahamasbillfish.com.
May 22-25: Boat Harbour Round Up – LEG 1, Abaco Beach Resort, The Bahamas. See www.abacobeachresort.com
May 24-25: Treasure Coast Builders Association Fishing Tournament, Stuart. Inshore and Offshore. Weigh-in at Pirates Cove Resort and Marina. Call (772) 464-8222 or www.treasurecoastba.com for registration info.
May 24-26: Florida Keys Dolphin Championship, Key Largo to Key West. Keys-wide tournament with registration and weigh-in at five Keys locations. See www.fkdc.co; www.floridakeysdolphinchampionship.com; or call Jim Sharpe (305) 395-8712.
May 26: Wildwood Athletic Club Tournament, Steinhatchee. For info, (352) 498-3008; www.seahag.com
May 26: Old Nicks Speckle Trout Shootout, Choctawhatchee Bay. Contact Trey Nick, (850) 830-6161.
May 29: Yamaha Dolphin Masters Invitational, Key West. Call John Stuempfig at (305) 304-7674; wave.whacker@hotmail.com.
May 30-June 2: 2012 Billfish Invitational, Bimini Big Game Club. For more info, please contact Capt. Ned Stone at (954) 205 9595 or by email at nstone@guyharveyoutpost.com. Visit www.biggameclubbimini.com.
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The danger of sharks along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of Florida is all too real. Keep up with the latest news on shark attacks off our state's shores.
Vermillion snapper season opens April 1
Two-headed bull shark discovered
Changes to Atlantic black sea bass regs
FWC announces license-free fishing days
Fed mandate killing thousands of fish
Atlantic Snook season to reopen Feb. 1
New world record largemouth caught in Florida
FWC considers Florida game/sport fish designations
Brevard kayaker lucky to be alive
Giant eyeball found on South Florida beach
Roundscale spearfish removed from prohibited species list
Bookmark the Fishing page of BHSN.com and check back daily for a brand new 47 Fish Finder, your daily fishing report featuring various local experts and guides.
47 Fish Finder... We find 'em so you can catch 'em!
Here's what you will find Monday thru Friday at 6:00 p.m. on Average Angler Adventures.
Monday May 27 ***NEW***
Flats Jiggin' East
Tuesday May 28
Flats Jiggin' East
Wednesday May 29
Back to Ozello pt 1
Thursday May 30
Back to Ozello pt 2
Friday May 31
Back to Ozello pt 3
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AA is building a video library of fish caught throughout the years on the Average Angler Adventures show. Check back frequently to see the latest additions to the AA Fish Log!
Latest Addition(s):
Hog Snapper
African Pompano
The king mackerel is a medium-sized fish, typically encountered from five to 30 pounds, but is known to exceed 90 pounds. The entire body is covered with very small, hardly visible, loosely attached scales. Fish under 10 pounds show yellowish-brown spots on the flanks, somewhat smaller than the spots of the Atlantic Spanish mackerel.
Osprey Bay Outdoors is Tampa Bay's premier paddling shop and outfitter. Centrally located in Pinellas County, they are a large retail store and rental outfitter in Clearwater. They have everything you need when it comes to kayaks or anything outdoors. Visit their website to learn more about their products and services!
We've teamed up with our good friends at Osprey Bay Outdoors to bring you details on the latest gear to use when you hit the beautiful Florida waters. Click the links below to watch the demos!
Our friends at the FWC have launched this great program for freshwater anglers in the state of Florida. It encourages catch and release and educates anglers on the Long-Term Black Bass Management Plan while offering some great prizes and incentives!
AA reveals secret fishing spots for "newbies".
The Fish Cam!!
New underwater segments from our fishing adventures coming soon!
Lake Panasoffkee - May 23
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