IGFA Rule Changes for 2017

by | Feb 8, 2017 | News

The IGFA’s Board of Trustees recently met for their annual meeting where they ratified several significant changes to the IGFA’s International Angling Rules and World Record Requirements. Detailed information regarding these changes is listed below: CHANGES TO THE...

Pompano Seminar Monday Night

by | Feb 1, 2017 | News

The nice weather we’ve had this week makes it feel like spring is a lot closer than it really is, but as anglers we might as well take advantage of it and what better way than hitting the beach in search of pompano. Pompano are primarily caught in the surf off the...

Survey for Anglers Targeting ReeF Fish

by | Jan 28, 2017 | Featured, News, Regulations

For many years’ anglers fishing for reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico have asked for better data and information in hopes of getting longer fishing seasons in both state and federal waters. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) listened and last...

New Boat for Day Break Charters

by | Jan 28, 2017 | Featured, News

It’s official, Day Break Charters has their federal charter permits on the new Freeman and are all set to book charters. They sold their old boat the “Nothin Matters” and will now have the pleasure of fishing out of Quint Higdons new 34 Freeman, an...

Don’t forget to renew your HMS Permit.

by | Jan 28, 2017 | News

If you’re planning to make a trip offshore don’t forget to renew your highly migratory species (HMS) permit. All permits expire December 31 of each year no matter when they were purchased. This is a vessel permit, not per person, so everyone on board does not need...

New Size Limits for Grouper and Amberjack.

by | Jan 28, 2016 | News, Regulations

NOAA Fisheries and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) have approved changes to the current size limit of both greater amberjack and gag grouper. This change has been implemented in both state and federal waters off Florida. Florida state...