Day: June 19, 2024

This Pinellas town banned shark fishing on its beaches. What’s next? – Tampa Bay Times

The body of the bloated, pregnant tiger shark that Indian Shores Police Maj. Glen Smith saw on the beach wasn’t the first to wash ashore in his coastal community. But he said he hopes it will be the last.On June 10, the female tiger shark — a protected species in Florida — was found dead […]

Tampa Bay Fishin’ Report: It’s pompano time in Tampa Bay – Tampa Beacon

Cloudy early with some clearing expected late. Low 77F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph.. Cloudy early with some clearing expected late. Low 77F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Updated: June 18, 2024 @ 9:17 pmCapt. Chuck Rogers holds a nice Tampa Bay pompano taken on a jig from a shell bar. […]

The Tampa Bay Fishin’ Report: Small schools of redfish a good sign – Tampa Beacon

The Tampa Bay Fishin’ Report: Small schools of redfish a good sign  Tampa Beaconsource

The Tampa Bay Fishin’ Report: Mangroves a good place to find snook – Tampa Beacon

Isolated thunderstorms this morning, then mainly cloudy during the afternoon with thunderstorms likely. High 87F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70%.. Partly cloudy skies. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 76F. Winds ENE at 10 to 20 mph. Updated: June 19, 2024 @ 5:22 amDebi Petri shows off her […]

The Tampa Bay Fishin’ Report: Hot water turning off fish, anglers – Tampa Beacon

The Tampa Bay Fishin’ Report: Hot water turning off fish, anglers  Tampa Beaconsource

Florida Mayor Reels in Massive Amount of Cocaine on Fishing Trip – Men's Journal

Florida Mayor Reels in Massive Amount of Cocaine on Fishing Trip  Men’s Journalsource

Tampa mayor’s big catch on Keys fishing trip? 70 pounds of cocaine. – Tampa Bay Times

There was something in the water, black and bobbing.The package adrift in the Atlantic caught the eye of a family enjoying a day of mahi-mahi fishing off the Florida Keys on a Sunday in late July.“Hey, look at that,” said Kelly Castor, a 61-year-old boating enthusiast.“Cocaine,” replied his older sister, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, as […]

Tampa mayor finds 70 pounds of cocaine during family fishing trip – WTSP.com

Next up in 5Example video title will go here for this videoNext up in 5Example video title will go here for this video TAMPA, Fla. — To hear Tampa mayor and former chief of police Jane Castor tell it, her discovery of 70 pounds of cocaine during a recent fishing trip with her family in […]

New rules approved for anglers at the Skyway Pier. Here’s what to know. – Tampa Bay Times

ST. PETERSBURG — After months of debate, it’s finally official: New rules are coming for anglers at the popular Skyway Fishing Pier State Park.Starting Oct. 1, anglers will be limited to just two fishing rods at one time and must first complete an educational pier fishing course on responsible angling practices before casting a line.There […]

What’s it like to catch an endangered Florida sawfish? – Tampa Bay Times

Klae Hochstetler didn’t know what was pulling at the other end of his fishing line.“I was just kind of confused,” he said. “And all I see is just a huge saw come up from the bottom.”He realized he had hooked an endangered smalltooth sawfish. The big ray has been protected since 2003, and their numbers […]