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Redfish and bonefish await anglers for famed Florida Keys catch & release event

ISLAMORADA, In-the-Florida Keys – It’s not just who can catch-and-release the most redfish and bonefish, aka Redbones, it’s the major strides to catch a cure for CF that’s made the trilogy series one of the most rewarding and fun fishing competitions throughout the Florida Keys.

Quartet of flats fishing experts also answer questions on fishing techniquesQuartet of flats fishing experts also answer questions on fishing techniques

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., --- Targeted specifically for flats anglers and guides to pursue tarpon and permit, Hell’s Bay Boatworks is unveiling a new redesigned and versatile 16’, 4” flats skiff at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, Oct. 27 – 31, at its exhibit in the convention center.

FT LAUDERDALE, Fla., -- A gentleman sportsman long known for his work in conservation on many fronts, especially along the Pacific coast, Paxson H. Offield, received TBF’s Rybovich Lifetime Achievement Award, Friday, Oct. 28, at The Billfish Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Dinner in Ft. Lauderdale.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., This is the final weekend for thousands of billfish anglers across the world to compete in The Billfish Foundation’s 21st annual Tag and Release competition

MLB Hall of Famer NY Yankee Wade Boggs, NY Chef Kerry Heffernan, along with guides, anglers, volunteers helping to “catch the cure for cystic fibrosis,” Sept. 21 - 23

MONTAUK, Long Island, NY— There’s no other way to describe it but simply “the fishing blitz,” an experience no other fishery can offer as anglers return for the 10th annual Redbone @ Large F.C.A. Celebrity Tournament at the Montauk Yacht Club Resort and Marina, Sept. 21 – 23.

Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing worldwide cost 500,000 jobs and $23 billion worth of seafood annually and countless number of recreational fishing opportunities

FT LAUDERDALE, Fla. USA – A joint effort between the fishery managements of the United States and the European Union to combat pirate fishing -- illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) -- is being stepped up with actions on two continents.

First leg in fall series is Robert James Sales S.L.A.M.; fishing slots still open

It’s one of the most fun, rewarding and longest running fishing series of competitions in the Florida Keys as the Redbone Celebrity Tournaments kicks off September 9 - 11, with the Robert James Sales S.L.A.M. benefiting cystic fibrosis research.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica --- Costa Rica, one of the world’s premier sportfishing destinations, has named Herbert Nanne, and Monica Gutierrez to the country’s recently formed Sportfishing and Tourism Commission.

A fun summer’s read which includes fishing, baseball and Buffalo

Fishing and sports fans rejoice, Bob “Bubba” Rich delivers yet another wonderful and humorous book filled with highlights from his life as a sportsman. The Right Angle: Tales from a Sporting Life, chronicles three of Rich’s greatest loves - Buffalo, baseball, and of course fishing.

TBF continues worldwide awareness of marine conservation in its 25th anniversary year

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. USA -- The Billfish Foundations’ global conservation and sportfishing tourism efforts were highlighted in a special talk given during Brazil’s Pesca Sportfishing Trade Show in Sao Paulo which ran from August 10 - 12.