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
Photos by Richard Gibson Capt. Randy Jendersee spent the first two decades of his life in the dark about the world of saltwater fishing. It no wonder. The television in the Jendersee family farmhouse in the tiny town of Corsica, South Dakota, some 90 miles west of Sioux Falls, only received
When Clearwater, Florida, native Paul Lokey picked up his new 64 Viking Convertible at the end of 2021, he knew hed found a winner. Lokey had been looking for a boat that could work as a fierce tournament boat and just as easily switch to an on-the-water viewing area for
Miramar Beach, Florida” Angler Christian Fast, Capt. Jason Buck and the team aboard A Work of Art won the 20th anniversary Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic after weighing the largest blue marlin at 638.7 pounds. The team also released three blues. With tournament awards and optional entries, that effort was
On Sept. 6, 2021, Capt. Patrick Price passed away from COVID-19. Soon thereafter, a group of about 100 boat owners, captains, and fishermen, all friends of Pat, got together for afternoon beer in front of Fish Heads Tackle Shop. Their goal was to come up with a memorial to honor
South Florida (January 16, 2020) Brought to you by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., the 9th Annual Jimmy Johnson Quest for the Ring Championship Fishing Week (JJFISHWEEK) expanded its boundaries and took over all of South Florida, March 3-7, 2020, with fishing options available in
Pompano Beach, Fla. (Feb 25, 2020) The 17th Annual Sailfish Challenge was one for the history books in many ways. 55 teams were treated to an amazing kick-off party hosted for the first time by Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier, a premier new seafood and steak restaurant located on
The Islamorada Fishing Club welcomed 48 anglers fishing on 16 boats for the Islamorada Fishing Club Captain Cup Sailfish Tournament. Northwest winds at 15kts greeted the fisherman with lines in at 8 a.m. Captain Greg Eklund aboard his charter boat Cloud Nine called in a doubleheader of sailfish at 8:24. Mate
83 anglers fishing on 22 boats released 57 sailfish over challenging two-day competitionISLAMORADA, FL (Jan. 27, 2020) Cheeca Lodge & Spa 30th Annual Presidential Sailfish Tournament, the second leg of the Florida Keys Gold Cup Series, hosted 83 competitive anglers this past weekend in the sportfishing capital of the world.Clinching first
2020 BUCCANEER CUPJANUARY 22 - JANUARY 25, 2020 First Place: Sandman, Capt. John Dudas, 2800 Second Place: Wicked Wahine, 2400 Third Place: Two Cats, Capt. Nathan Benz, 2400 Full Results
