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Fact or Fiction: Dispelling Myths About Barotrauma, Venting & Descending

Texas Saltwater Fishing MagazineSeptember 1, 2023

Originally featured in Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine September 2023 issue by Nick Haddad Return ‘Em Right Sustainable Fisheries Communications Manager New regulations for venting and descending reef fish have sparked conversation and controversy across the Gulf of Mexico. From Facebook fishing groups to online forums and on-the-water fodder, everyone seems to be an expert when it...

Good Catch Fishing Report: May 5, 2023

Fox 13 Tampa Bay GoodDay Good Catch Fishing ReportMay 5, 2023

Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina dives into the upcoming snapper season and how anglers should be prepared with a venting tool or a descending device that’s rigged and ready to use on released fish that show signs of barotrauma. Release mortality could be very high when handling certain types of fish like red snapper...

To Use Or Not To Use: A Guide to Venting & Descending Reef Fish

Texas Saltwater Fishing MagazineMay 1, 2023

Originally featured in Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine May 2023 issue by Nick Haddad Return ‘Em Right Sustainable Fisheries Communications Manager Required Gear: Don’t Let the Law Ruin Your Day If you are an avid offshore angler, you’ve likely been hearing a lot about venting and descending requirements lately. Last year, the DESCEND Act became effective for...

How Anglers & Captains Are Still Working To Restore The Gulf of Mexico’s Marine Ecosystem

Colby BlackwellNovember 28, 2022

by Colby Blackwell Some anglers, fishing captains, and Gulf of Mexico residents may remember the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010 off the coast of Louisiana. I vaguely remember hearing about it as I got a little bit older and I knew of one friend’s family who was affected by the oil spill, but I...

Tight Lines Are a Good Thing

Soundings Trade OnlyJune 16, 2022

Anything that improves fishing will lead to more sales at the dealership level because 70 percent of all boats are used for angling at least some of the time. Here are three actions that can boost fishing participation. In Chesapeake Bay, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has teamed up with 10 national and...