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  WaterLine News
Is the jig staying or going?
Thu  Jun 20 2013 01:02AM
As I write this, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting is still two days away. This is the meeting where the commissioners will discuss the fate of the Boca Grande Pass tarpon jig. But as you read it, … Find out how to read more online.

Teach and be taught
Thu  Jun 20 2013 01:02AM
I’m not really sure why, but more and more lately I find myself taking long trips back into my past — daydreaming, if you will — remembering all the cool stuff that I’ve been taught over the years . Maybe … Find out how to read more online.

Putting her outdoor life on canvas
Thu  Jun 20 2013 01:02AM
Kelly Reark paints lots of things —  horses, Native Americans, sea turtles, pet portraits, maybe even your grandmother if that’s what you want — but no matter how many other subjects she puts on canvas, she’s got a reputation. “I’m … Find out how to read more online.

Hey, knucklehead: Know before you harvest
Thu  Jun 20 2013 01:02AM
There was story I saw on NBC-2 a couple weeks back about some kids who caught a big bull shark at the Bayshore Pier in Port Charlotte. I didn’t actually see it on the newscast; a friend emailed me the … Find out how to read more online.

Sailing fun for all ages and incomes
Thu  Jun 20 2013 01:02AM
If you live in Charlotte or adjacent counties, it’s quick, fun and easy to be a summer sailor. There are three organizations on Charlotte Harbor that make learning easy. There are similar opportunities in Englewood and Lee and Sarasota counties. … Find out how to read more online.

Here comes the rainy season
Thu  Jun 20 2013 01:02AM
In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s been raining a little bit lately. Actually, it’s been raining a lot. This is not a new thing — Southwest Florida summers are generally pretty wet. But even though this is old hat, the … Find out how to read more online.

Which kayak is right for you?
Thu  Jun 20 2013 01:02AM
Choosing a kayak is much like buying a vehicle, only on a less expensive scale. To begin you need to answer some basic questions: How much do you want to spend ? What are you going to do with it … Find out how to read more online.

Fishing at the spillways?   You’re DAM right
Thu  Jun 20 2013 01:02AM
We have had a decent amount of rain over the course of the last two weeks. It will mess up fishing for just a little while in the upper parts of the Harbor, but not for long. The salinity will … Find out how to read more online.


Thu  Jun 20 2013 01:02AM
Josh: Imagine my surprise to find a picture of my son, Lewis Hall, in the June 6 issue of WaterLine. This sported his catch of a 6-pound bass, which he caught in Tiger Bay Slough on Tiger Bay Ranch in … Find out how to read more online.

Lionfish are coming, but their cousins already live here
Thu  Jun 20 2013 01:02AM
As many of us have heard, lionfish are coming soon to a reef near you. Lionfish, colorful reef fish that are natives of the western Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean, have in recent years somehow become established in the … Find out how to read more online.

Rehabber on the run, or Got Rats?
Thu  Jun 20 2013 01:02AM
Something is afoot at WaterLine. Josh Olive has been trying to surprise me with a drop-in visit to Peace River Wildlife Center. Being on call 24/7 for medical matters and having duties that span surgery to scullery, I don’t keep … Find out how to read more online.

The unwritten code
Thu  Jun 20 2013 01:02AM
As the sun breaks over the glassed surface of the Boca Pass, a calm tranquility washes over you, along with the crisp scent of fresh dew and a hint of salt. Terns call out overhead, in the pursuit of their … Find out how to read more online.

’Tis the  season to beware
Thu  Jun 20 2013 01:02AM
I hope everyone survived our first tropical storm of the season unscathed. While Andrea did bring much-needed rain to some of our lakes, we always have to keep in mind that storms like this can also bring some danger into … Find out how to read more online.

What the heck is a pass crab?
Thu  Jun 20 2013 01:02AM
If you listen to people talk about tarpon fishing, it probably won’t be long before someone mentions using crabs for bait. Although there’s always a chance a tarpon will inhale a crab, there are certain times when crabs aren’t just … Find out how to read more online.

Windy weather  challenges fishermen
Thu  Jun 20 2013 01:02AM
It’s a plain fact that fish often bite well just before or during stormy weather. Why is the bite better as weather confronts us? My grandmother, Verna Hubbard, taught me an old saying almost 60 years ago. It goes like … Find out how to read more online.

Finding what we’re seeking
Thu  Jun 20 2013 01:02AM
Find something you like to do and make it your career. Sounds easy. Too easy, at least to me. I really like spicy chicken wings washed down with a Guinness or two, but somehow I doubt I want to make … Find out how to read more online.

Tired of tarpon yet?
Thu  Jun 13 2013 08:00AM
We’ve been talking a lot about tarpon fishing in the past few editions of WaterLine. For those of you who have no interest in these fish, I apologize. However, we’re smack in the middle of tarpon season, and our silver … Find out how to read more online.

PTTS sees few fish in week 3
Thu  Jun 13 2013 08:00AM
After rough weather in the Miller Lite Professional Tarpon Tournament’s second event and a windy week, many PTTS competitors last Sunday were concerned about water conditions in Boca Grande Pass. As it turned out, the winds were light and the … Find out how to read more online.

Reader Photos
Thu  Jun 13 2013 08:00AM
WE WANT YOUR PHOTOS! Here’s how it works: Take pictures of your outdoor adventures. Send your high-quality digital photos to waterlineweekly@gmail.com, or send prints by snail mail to The Charlotte Sun, 23170 Harborview Road, Port Charlotte, FL 33980, ATTN: Josh … Find out how to read more online.

Birding the majestic   Lemon Lake and Wildflower Preserve
Thu  Jun 13 2013 08:00AM
Thirteen Venice Area Birding Association members arrived for a bird watching and a surveying field trip through Wildflower Preserve. After the field trip, they made a quick visit to Lemon Lake. The day was perfect for birding; was slightly overcast … Find out how to read more online.


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