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Cobia World Championships March 21 – May 4

Schedule of Events Friday, March 21, 2014 – Sunday, May 4, 2014
2014 Cobia World Championships
 – Friday, March 21 -
Captains’ Meeting, 6:00 pm at Harbor Docks
 Dinner and Cocktails for all registered Captains and Crew
- Saturday, March 22 -
Tournament begins Weigh-in 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm every day at Harbor Docks
- Sunday, May 4 -
2014 Cobia World Championship ends Weigh-in closes at 6:00 pm at Harbor Docks Awards Ceremony following closing of scales Entry Fees Cobia World Championships Overall World...

Walton County fishing report for Feb. 19

Fishing is great for those who get out there Choctawhatchee Bay: Fishing is great in the bay with large amounts of speckled trout being caught, and a few sheepshead. Biting on shrimp and we have some! River: River is very high right now, a few crappie and catfish being caught. Deer are in rut. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to...

FWC proposes 2014 Gulf recreational red snapper season

Proposed season May 24 – July 14 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proposed 2014 Gulf recreational red snapper season dates in state waters. This proposed season will be brought back before the Commission for final approval at its April 15-17 meeting in Tallahassee. The 2014 proposed season, if approved in April, would be 52 days long, starting the Saturday before Memorial Day, (May 24 this year) and remaining open through July 14, closing July 15. The Commission...

Walton County fishing report for Feb. 12

Fishing is great for those who get out there Choctawhatchee Bay: Fishing is great in the bay with large amounts of speckled trout being caught, a few black drum, and a few sheepshead. River: Crappie being caught in the river. Ponds: Time for the bass to get on the bed. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about...

A simple life on the Choctawhatchee River

Who wouldn’t take joy in living in a waterfront home along the banks of the Choctawhatchee River? With the spectacular scenery, it would be a dream come true for many a water lover. One local riverfront resident, Randy Burns has the idea pared down to the most simple of pleasures; with a tiny houseboat moored along the bank of the river.  After more than 34 years as an independent electrician, Burns retired with one thing in mind … fishing. With...

Walton county fishing report for Feb. 5

Fishing is great for those who get out there Choctawhatchee Bay: Fishing is great in the bay with speckled trout and a few black drum being caught. River: Crappie being caught in the river. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277...

Walton County fishing report for Jan. 23

Fishing is great! Choctawhatchee Bay: Fishing is great in the bay with large speckled trout, redfish, and a few sheepshead. River: Some bass and a few crappie. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 6 a.m....

Walton County fishing report for Jan. 15

Fishing is great! Choctawhatchee Bay: Fishing is great in the bay with large speckled trout, redfish, and sheepshead. River: Crappie. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 6 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat.: 6 a.m. –...