TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Even though gag grouper season is currently closed, the thrill of catching one hasn’t gone anywhere—and in this week’s Reel Talk, Amanda shows how to responsibly fish for them ...

After captain John Gunter caught a tagged gag grouper in Tampa Bay, he called in to report the catch to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. The call was received by a southern-accented ...

When Sept. 1 arrived, many anglers were excited to run offshore. It coincided with the Labor Day holiday, leading many to make fishing plans. Gag grouper, red snapper and amberjack seasons were all ...

In June, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council announced that 2024’s recreational gag grouper season would open Sept. 1 and close Sept. 16. The disclosure of only 15 days for one of the Gulf’s ...

Decades of advances in fishing technology have turned even the most novice anglers into master fish slayers. Equipped with GPS, fish finders, side-scan sonar, and electric reels and anchoring devices, ...

The Kentucky Derby produced its closest race in years. Cinco de Mayo was celebrated by Americans nationwide with free flowing margaritas. The NBA's second round launched with plenty of fanfare and a ...

A new world-record grouper caught off the Florida coast was just made official by the International Game Fish Association. Benny Ortiz caught the big gag grouper, which measured 98 centimeters (or ...

Fog enveloped palmetto trees in a peaceful haze as the sun poked over the eastern tree tops on a humid spring morning in southwest Florida. A single osprey perched on the edge of its nest, defiantly ...