April 30, 2012

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World class skimming in Seagrove Beach

Perfect day for skimmers Local photographer extraordinaire Brandan Babineax captured this great photo while a pair of world class skim boarders were enjoying themselves near Seagrove Beach on April 29. Locals Derek Makekau (pictured) and Kenny L’Abbe caught some great action on a perfect day on the Gulf of Mexico. For more great photos by Brandan Babineaux, go to his Facebook page by clicking here....

Fishing manufacturer demos at Copeland’s Gun Shop May 5

Pro fisherman Tony Bigot will be doing demonstrations on top name fishing equipment all day at Copeland’s Gun Shop May 5 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sponsors to be promoted: Mann’s Bait Company, Quantum Rods and Reels, Minn-Kota Trolling Motors, Humminbird Depth Recorders, Vicious Fishing Line, Laser TroKar Hooks and Nick’s Seafood Restaurant. Copeland’s Gun Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277...

May Day Festival at Wee Care Park in DeFuniak Springs May 5

Gospel music, entertainment, food and family fun The 6th Annual May Day Festival and BBQ Cook-Off is May 5th at the Wee Care Park in Defuniak Springs. Opening ceremonies are at 10 a.m. This is a family event and for the entire community.  The BBQ Cook-Off is being hosted by the Fla Panhandle BBQ Society.  There will be softball, musical entertainment including The Headliners from Mossy Head Elementary at 10:30 a.m., New Heights Wrestling at 5 p.m., and much more....

Flathead catfish common in Northwest Florida rivers

Non native fish populate most area waterways By Stan Kirkland, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission  A Jackson County man fishing in the Apalachicola River near Chattahoochee in 1982 landed the strangest catfish he had ever seen. It turned out he had a flathead catfish, a species of catfish not native to the southeastern U.S. Now, three decades later, flatheads are in every river in the Florida Panhandle from the Ochlockonee River west to the Escambia River. They are in...

Take a hike with the Florida Trail Association

Florida Trail Association in Northwest Florida Activities 2012 Activity Participants Please note: Contact the activity leader well in advance for more information and/or to reserve your place (Space is limited.) Unless instructed otherwise by the activity leader, each participant should bring: day pack, plenty of water (recommended minimum, 2 quarts), sun protection (hat, glasses, screen), insect repellent, lunch and or snacks, adequate clothing for the forecast, and comfortable, sturdy close toed shoes with socks. Long pants, work gloves, and extra...

Walton County fishing report for April 25

Fishing is great everywhere! Choctawhatchee Bay: Folks are still reeling in tout. Good bite on big redfish. The bad weather last week has not slowed anything down. Creeks/river: Shad has been spawning on the river. Folks casting a net for the shad bait and reeling in the bass. Bluegill is picking up. Surf: Pompano fishing is still good. “Don’t pay attention to the weatherman’s prediction, all you need to do is get out there and you will catch fish,” Danny...