Spec's, Silvers and Black Sea-bass are jumping in the boat!

Post how your East Coast fishing is going.

*New regulations will take place February 1, 2012 Commercial harvest in state waters prohibited All harvest in federal waters prohibited Minimum size not less than 18" or more than 27" measured as total length with a pinched tail Bag limit of 1 per harvester per day Gigging, spearing and snatching prohibited Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore Harvest prohibited by or with the use of multiple hooks in conjunction with live or dead natural bait **NEW** A recent stock assessment showed red drum were exceeding the management goals in two areas of the state. At the November 16, 2011 Commission meeting FWC Commissioner approved the following new regulations for red drum effective February 1, 2012: "Northeast region," "Northwest region" and "South region" were created Bag limit increase in the Northeast and Northwest regions from 1 fish to 2 fish Statewide vessel limit of 8 red drum Off-water possession limit removed Bag limits apply to the land in the area adjacent to the fishing site Transport possession limit of 6 per person

68B-3.007 Prohibition on Take of Puffer Fish in Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin Counties. In the waters of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin Counties, the taking of fish commonly known as puffers, Genus Sphoeroides, is prohibited. Specific Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 7-15-04 *Eating puffer fish (also called blowfish) can cause saxitoxin poisoning which can lead to neurological symptoms such as tingling, burning, numbness, drowsiness, incoherent speech and difficulty breathing. In severe cases, the poisoning can cause death. Cooking or cleaning the fish will not destroy the toxin. This toxin also has no taste, color or smell. If you experience any of the symptoms mentioned, contact your physician or visit the emergency room immediately. Learn more about health and consumption advisories in your area.

Black Bass are beginning to bite. I figure buy next Sunday we can catch em in Numbers so lets crank up some hallbusters and slam some Flounder, Bass, Shark, Mangrove as the weather allows.

Thursday Night Flounder gigging with Roger Post

Roger will trade in his HallBuster for a Gig for a Night of Flounder Gigging. We will be Broadcasting Live on AnkleTv.

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