It isn’t hard to understand that boating is a big industry in Florida. Everywhere you look you see boats of all sizes and types. But it’s always mind boggling to spend a little time on or near the water in Fort Lauderdale to get a perspective on just how huge and important the marine business is to Florida. ...

Pompano are one of my favorite fish. They fight like tigers and taste great to boot. It’s about time for them to be arriving on the Treasure Coast. ...

Trout are out of season right now on Florida’s east coast, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fresh trout for dinner. It all depends on what you think the meaning of “fresh” is. Living and fishing on the Indian River I have a pretty high standard for “fresh. ...

I admit it. I’m extremely lucky to be able to live on the water in Florida. It sure makes fishing easier when you can jump in your boat at the dock, crank up and head out. ...

Whenever I want to take a break from more serious concerns I like to troll various fishing forums on the web, both to find out what’s biting where and to listen in as fishermen (and some fisherwomen) talk about their approach to the sport. Not long ago I was perusing the general forum on Florida Sportsman’s excellent website and came across a member asking his colleagues how many rod-and-reel setups they owned. Some respondents confessed that they had sort of an addiction: “I think I am looking at just under 30? I know I have a problem but it [sic] just too hard to stop. ...