Captain Pip's

Captain Pip's

Mile marker Tour of the Florida Keys.

The folks who own "Florida Sportsman" and a number of other outdoor publications have launched a Facebook page with lots of information about hunting and fishing all over the world -- http://www.facebook.com/sportsmanchanne

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Educating boaters on the importance of protecting Florida Bay is critical to ensuring the long-term preservation of the Bay as a boater’s paradise. In South Florida, a movement is currently underway to help boaters and anglers preserve this local treasure. Recently making its online debut, Eco-Mariner is a user-friendly boater education program that helps users navigate Florida Bay without harming underwater resources. Endorsed by several angling, paddling, boating, business, government, and conservation organizations, the online 90-minute course teaches boaters about navigation, habitat concerns, steps that can be taken to avoid damage, and rules and regulations for the bay and its fisheries. Among other things, Eco-Mariner participants will be taught four suggested routes from the Keys to Flamingo, and learn about seagrass damage and its function as a nursery for bay species. Boaters will be encouraged to take precautions that reduce the chance of running aground or scarring the bottom, such as trimming motors, poling over the flats and going quickly from idle speed to on-plane. At the end of the course, participants will take an online test to see if they’ve absorbed the lesson and receive a certificate of completion.

Enjoy an irreverent look at fishing and life in the Keys through the eyes of one of our favorite fishing guides, Capt. Dallas Tisdale -- www.captdallas2.blogspot.com

View current weather and sea conditions at Sombrero Key Light. You can also access the latest National Weather Service Marine Forecast through this site -- http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=smkf1

Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=33050&wuSelect=WEATHER

NWS Doppler Radar: http://radar.weather.gov/radar_lite.php?rid=byx&product=NCR&loop=yes

NWS Marine Forecast: http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/data/Forecasts/FZUS52.KKEY.html

One of the best ways to explore the beautiful coral reef that lies only six miles offshore from Marathon is aboard the Spirit Snorkeling catamaran -- www.spiritsnorkeling.net

Review the most current rules and regulations for fishing, harvesting Florida lobster and boat safety, visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission web site at www.myfwc.com

Visit www.WorldwideAngler.com for a collection of interesting articles about all types of fishing. Read the story by Jim Smith entitled, "Fishing the Bridges for the Silver King" -- local guides, Capt. Tina Brown and Capt. John Maddox are featured.