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The coasts are places we all love to explore and protect—especially in Florida, where Costa calls home. One week ago today, Hurricane Ian made landfall on Sept. 28, causing catastrophic damage to Fort Myers, Naples and surrounding areas in Southwest Florida. Even though we were preparing and closely monitoring the storm with our local Costa team and cause partners across... [Read More...]

Help Hurricane Ian FWC First Responders

Hurricane Ian was one of the deadliest and most destructive hurricanes ever to hit Florida. Thousands of people remain without power, water or shelter, including many first responders, biologists and other FWC staff. Please help those who risk their lives for us in times like these. Your donations are needed to provide emergency housing, food, water and other necessities. No... [Read More...]

Two-Minute Warning: Gotta Have It

(Photo/Pepper Ailor) By Capt. Scott "Fraz" Murie Walking up and down the docks, I keep seeing that owners are having their boats outfitted with a few things they feel are must-haves to compete and keep their rigs running smoothly. First is the Furuno omnidirectional sonar. This machine is a real difference-maker when it comes to finding, targeting and catching fish.... [Read More...]

Tackle Tips: Two Sharpies are Better than One

By Capt. Tucker Colquhoun Speed is everything when it comes to tournament fishing. One of the easiest, most simple ways to insure your baits are positioned quickly is to mark your lines with a Sharpie marker. Capt. Tucker Colquhoun likes to add a second color marker into the mix to distinguish between short and long rigger positions. In this case,... [Read More...]

Then and Now: Capt. Eddie Wheeler

Five Ways To Help Hurricane Ian Relief

Old Salt: Capt. Randy Jendersee

Help Hurricane Ian FWC First Responders

Two-Minute Warning: Gotta Have It

Tackle Tips: Two Sharpies are Better than One