Fight Over Red Grouper in the Gulf, Bay Boat vs. Hybrid, The Fish Painter

From: Salt Water Sportsman - Thursday Jan 26,2023 10:00 pm

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Red Grouper in the Gulf

The Fight Over Red Grouper

In the Gulf of Mexico, commercial and recreational interests are competing for a larger piece of the red grouper pie. A 2022 allocation change led commercial interests to file suit against NOAA. The recent decision handed down by a district court was a win for recreational anglers.

Bay vs Hybrid

Bay Boat Versus Hybrid

While there are no rules about what constitutes a bay boat or a hybrid, certain features tend to lump boats into one camp or the other. Other boats refuse to be pigeonholed, deftly straddling the line. Before you pick one, consider the following factors.

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Right Whales

Right Whale, Wrong Tack

OPINION: What is needed is a thoughtful, practical solution that helps avoid potential ship and whale strikes without needlessly putting a lot of fishermen out of business, but for now NOAA Fisheries needs to pause action on the current proposed rule.

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Fish Painter

The Fish Painter

Chris Murrah is a surfer, angler, jazz musician, and now lead painter at King Sailfish Mounts. And paint them he does, turning dead, gray fiberglass into bright, living creatures that look like you just lifted them out of the water. He loves the challenge of it.

Shark Fishing

Shark Gear for Conservation-Minded Anglers

Today’s anglers are the frontline of shark conservation. Anglers heading to the beach to shark fish should go about it the right way. Use the proper equipment to land sharks — sometimes big ones — safely. Make sure it's a safe situation for you and the shark.

Invincible 43 Open

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2023 Invincible 43 Open Fishermen

The Invincible 43 Open Fisherman offers high performance, smooth ride and reliable handling. This model showcases power and agility combined with maximum fishability. See it in action!

Pathfinder 2400 Open

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2023 Pathfinder 2400 Open

The 2400 Open is a versatile fisher capable of targeting inshore and nearshore species.

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