On the Water
A blue marlin estimated to be about 500 pounds swims in the water, fighting anglers aboard Capt. Tony Spohn’s Conch Picker charter boat docked at the Holiday Inn Marina in Key Largo. The giant fish was safely released after a more than four-hour struggle. (Contributed photo)
The areas of the Upper Keys have been spared so far this year regarding hurricanes. I do thank God for that, however, this peak of hurricane season brings with it a host of uncertainties.
Posted: Thursday, September 02, 2010 05:54 PM EDT
Reporter columnist Erin Magee races though an obstacle course while riding an underwater scooter during a competition in Grand Cayman.
For many of us, diving is a life passion. Once you get the bug you absolutely need to be underwater for a certain amount of time each month or you just don’t feel right. But sometimes the same dives over and over just aren’t enough and you have to mix it up. The normal excitement just isn’t doing it for you and you need to throw in a twist. Well, for many folks, that’s where scooters come into play!
Posted: Friday, August 20, 2010 11:00 AM EDT
Bruce Hammonds of Maryland holds one of three bonefish he caught with Blackfoot Charters in the backcountry on Aug. 8. (Photo by Capt. Mike Makowski)
By the time the kids start back to school, the big kings should be biting at the deep reefs. That means anywhere from 125 to 195 feet just outside the main reef edge.
Posted: Friday, August 20, 2010 11:00 AM EDT
A new master plan for rebuilding the Flamingo area of Everglades National Park focuses on keeping the area eco-friendly, say park staff.
Posted: Saturday, August 07, 2010 11:33 AM EDT
