Spared a hit from Category 4 storm In a remarkable display of preparedness, the Forgotten Coast, particularly Franklin County, obeyed the warnings from emergency management officials in advance of Hurricane Helene, with a large number complying with mandatory evaluation orders after boarding up their homes and businesses. What was even more remarkable, was that a…
At about 11:10 p.m., Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, According to the National Hurricane Center, the hurricane came ashore just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River, about 10 miles west-southwest of Perry, “Even with the shift, the eastern end of the county is still expected to get a very…
The weather was a little sketchy last week, but before that we had been getting good reports of gag grouper, with limits being caught on rubble piles and wrecks. The gags have been hitting live, pinfish, sardines, mullet and grunts. The red snapper bite has been getting better, but don’t forget – this is weekends…
The blackfin tuna bite has been producing in 90 feet of water or more over structure; slow pitch jigs are probably the lure you want to start out with. Scamps have been good in 170 feet or more over rock piles. The mangroves are also doing well in 30 to 90 feet, and kingfish over…
Red snapper season is open now for three-day weekends, but keep in mind. The bite has been good from 70 to 200 feet of water on live and cut bait over high relief structure, and hard bottom. Gag grouper season runs through Sept. 16. Captain Jason Williams of Chasin Dreams charters reports that beeliners and…
If anyone had fears that tourism numbers along the Forgotten Coast would be taking a nosedive, the latest lodging tax numbers in Gulf and Franklin counties should give them comfort. For the first time ever, Gulf County’s 5-cent tax on short-term rentals had a month that eclipsed the $1 million mark, as the tax generated…
During the week of Aug. 9 through 15, Officer Hartzog observed a vessel violating the no wake zone on the river while patrolling Highway 98 in Carrabelle in Franklin County. He observed the individual come to a stop and begin fishing along the riverbank. The officer performed a resource and boating safety inspection, and observed…
Triggerfish are being caught in 80 to 100 feet of water with a double drop rig using squid. Bonita are also being caught pulling a Rapala X-Rap 12 and Rapala Husky Magnum 15 . Red grouper are being caught on bonita strips also using a double drop rig made with 60-pound mono and a 6/0…
The kingfish bite has been really good this past week over hard bottom in 100 feet of water. Don’t overlook the wrecks and reefs they have been doing good as well. Trolling blue runners has been good. Artificial baits such as big spoons have been paying off as well. The vermilion snapper has been consistent…
Last weekend was a heady time for Gulf County adventurers, as scallop season opened under bright, sunny skies. For the next five weeks, from now until Sept. 24, the state waters of St. Joseph Bay and Gulf County will be teeming with scallopers, all the way from the Mexico Beach Canal in Bay County to…
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