Outdoors

It is a noisy world. But if you think that it’s boisterous on top, try living in the underwater world where sound travels up to five times faster­.

Florida’s inlets provide a replenishment of clean, fresh ocean water and are vital to the health of our ecological community.

FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in Fort Pierce is protecting our coastal ecosystems and marine life, ensuring food security, and so much more

A day on the water is best paired with a relaxed mindset.

Just as patience and confidence are necessary when fishing, we also need to have the right tools for the job. Let’s start by discussing the basics of the fishing rod.

Flat, calm waters without a breeze. Thick, torrid air that combines with afternoon rains providing the proverbial daily sauna.

The glassy, turquoise waters of the Treasure Coast are awaiting. Confidently, you head into the waters. Patiently, you await the hook up. You know what rod to bring. Now, it’s time to size up a reel to fit that rod.

Time is such a precious commodity. When a short-lived gap of freedom presents itself, I’m usually out fishing. Recently, foul weather ruined my plans for the day, so I plop down on my recliner and sulk for a bit while aimlessly channel surfing—that is, until my wife takes control of the remote.

Florida waters have seasons just like we do above. Underwater, the conditions undergo changes that affect not only water temperatures but also the different species of fish that come and go yearly. This is referred to as migration.

As you ready yourself for another angling adventure, stock the cooler, pack the tackle bag and rig up. There is one more thing to cross off the to-do list: check the tides.

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Within our crystal-clear dazzling waters exist trophy-sized fish that anglers yearn to battle with. Power, greatness and sheer herculean strength will assure victory heading...

Just like any sport or leisure activity, fishing can become fiercely competitive. Unfortunately, it has its fair share of braggarts and grandstanders, complete with embellished stories and exaggerated sizes of the catch.

Florida provides a picturesque setting when looking across any body of water. The temptation to be outside everyday exists, but alas, work gets in the way.

As anglers, we spend every adventure learning, then utilizing the lessons to catch fish.

Experience the Treasure Coast's beaches on horseback

The number of people who live on or near a coastline globally is astounding. In this country alone, the percentage is about 40 percent. Yet, very few coastlines offer a tranquil experience accompanied by such alluring charm.

It wasn’t until a few weeks ago I found myself ruminating about life.

Looking across the horizon on terra firma, there’s relatively no change.

I was fishing inside the inlet with a good friend not too long ago. We were on his flats boat right at 3 feet,...