New Fishing Gear for 2022, Fall Fishing for Snook and Specks, Boat Seat Maintenance Tips

From: Salt Water Sportsman - Thursday Aug 11,2022 09:00 pm

Protecting Northern Right Whales

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New Fishing Gear 2022

You Can Never Have Too Much New Fishing Gear

Salt Water Sportsman put together a list of noteworthy products that caught our eye at the recent ICAST trade show. Some of these products are available to buy right now, and some will be available later this year or into 2023. From shoes to sunglasses, all the way to electronics and ElaZtechs, chances are there’s something here for you.

Fall Fishing for Snook and Specks

The Cold Never Bothered Me Anyway

Start looking for specks and snook around the creekmouths and rivermouths when the flats drop below 65 degrees. By the time the water has dropped below 55 degrees, the fish have migrated farther up the creeks and rivers seeking deeper water and cover. Deep holes act as refuges as it gets colder in December and January.

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Northern Right Whales

Northern Right Whale and Boat Collisions Are A Disaster

Atlantic right whales are approaching extinction with fewer than 350 individuals. NOAA Fisheries is looking for ways to protect the highly endangered species, proposing increased slow zones for vessels 35 to 65 feet. Regulators want to hear your comments by September 30.

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Boat Seat Maintenance

Those Old Boat Seats Look Awful

Anglers commonly neglect their boat seats. Every time salt water splashes on a vinyl, it leaves salt crystals that can be abrasive. A general wash removes much of the salt, but other products can help further clean, condition and protect vinyl, conceivably for the life of the vessel.

Florida Redfish Regulations

Fisheries Management and Controversy Seem to Go Hand-in-Hand

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at its July meeting approved changes to redfish regulations to help support the drum population in the state. There is little doubt that some of these changes will make a portion of recreational anglers unhappy.

Satellite Data for Catching Fish

Use Satellite Data to Catch More Fish

Satellite data saves you time and fuel getting to productive water.

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