My Favorite Saltwater Fly

A friend asked me the other day what my favorite saltwater fly pattern was and I told him that without a doubt it was the Pola Fibre Minnow. Now the key to his question was the word pattern, not just fly. There are very few saltwater fish that will not eat a PF Minnow. I personally know people who have caught Permit with this fly. Agreed they were reef permit who probably would have eaten a shoelace that particular day, but regardless it did work.

The only fish that I know of that has not eaten this pattern is a bonefish. This is not the type of pattern that you would necessarily throw in super skinny water with lots of grass. But still I wonder that if presented to a bonefish in deep water, it may just work.

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First Giant Squid Captured in Wild (on Film, That Is)

For the first time, a team of Japanese scientists has captured on film one of the most mysterious creatures of the deep-sea in its natural habitat. During an attack last fall, the aggressive squid wrapped its two long tentacles like a ball around bait, calling into question the image of the animal as lethargic and slow moving.

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Shallow Water Fishing Expo

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about shallow water and light tackle fishing. Learn from celebrity experts and guides, sit in on informational seminars, and browse name brands from hundreds of manufacturers.
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Action Optics Photo Contest

Want to win some awesome sunglasses and gear from Smith Action Optics? All you need to do is submit a photo, either by mail or e-mail. Readers vote on the images they like the best, and the winning photographer will receive a prize package that includes a pair of Action Optics sunglasses, a hat and a shirt! Winners will be chosen every other month beginning in March. Click here for info.

Florida Sportsman Show This Weekend!

When: Sat. and Sun., Sept. 10-11
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat., 10. a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun.
Where: South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Blvd.
6 miles west of I-95
Admission: $7 adults, children 12 and under with parent free. Look for $2 off coupon in Florida Sportsman Magazine and a $1 off coupon below.

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Katrina photos, Are these real?

Here are a couple of photos of hurricane Katrina coming ashore near New Orleans. A friend of mine sent these to me. I don't know who the photographer was and am not 100% sure if they are real. Here are two of seven that I got. They are all as impressive as these two. I'm just not sure if they are real.