Cool off in the summer surf and the east coast pompano bite!

As I was sitting down and thinking about where to start with writing this piece, I was reminded about how we, as Florida fisherman can sometimes appear to be a bit jaded. Instead of our heads continually exploding at just the sheer amount of world class fishing we have at our fingertips, we sometimes completely ignore or even turn our noses up at some aspects of our sport.
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Ten Things to Know about Angler Action

The Angler Action Program (AAP), an ongoing service project of SGF since 2010, should be part of your personal fishing toolbox. It is the best opportunity to be directly involved in stock assessment research and habitat mapping, and it is a kick-ass personal log book. And it is yours for the taking, for free.
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Licenses and Stamps

  Many fishermen ask the question: Do I need a snook stamp if I... Fish from shore? Am under 14 years of age? Am active military? And more.. if you don't need a Florida fishing license, you do NOT need a snook stamp to harvest a legal sized snook during the season.  
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History of Snook Regs in Florida

Here are some interesting dates related to snook management history: 1947 Snook haul seines made illegal in Lee County.
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Catch Seatrout: How-To for Beginners, Tips For Old Salts

Catching Seatrout is a joy that all anglers can appreciate. Whether you are new or an old timer, there is always room to improve your odds.The information in this article comes from 100% experience, which is what anyone should ever be passing onto fellow fishing junkies like ourselves.
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