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Florida Scalloping

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Jim Alexander • 1 Comment

It is almost that time of year, again. Scallop season is set to open, in a few select areas, as early as June 16, 2018.

Scalloping is a wonderful combination of boating, floating, fishing and snorkeling. And, scalloping is an activity open to a wide range of folk, not just seasoned anglers. If you can get on the water with a snorkel setup, in the areas that scallops call home you are most of the way there. If you love being on the water scalloping is a must do summer activity.

All you will need is an understanding of, and adherence to, the FWC rules and regulations for scalloping, a little prudent planning, an eye for the little fellows and patience. An awesome resource website, The Scallop Hunter, (nope…. Old Salt is not compensated by Scallop Hunter…. they simply have a great site) is a great place to start planning your scalloping

From Port St. Joe down the Florida Gulf coast to south boundary of Pasco County scalloping seasons vary a bit. Check out the FWC map below to find the area of interest to you and see when you are allowed to sally forth for some scallop hunting.

Good luck and have some fun. If you are wondering what to do with those tasty scallops, check out one of Old Salt’s recipes to get a start in the kitchen. Pan Fried Scallops w/Smoked Gouda Grits

Big Brothers / Big Sisters Fishing Clinic

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Amy Verdensky • 0 Comments

March 17th, 2018 we were blessed to be part of the 2nd Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampabay Fishing Clinic. It was held at beautiful ROC Park. We had great weather and an awesome bunch of kids out fishing, many for the fist time. Read the letter below, Jennifer of BBBSTB says it best:… Continue Reading

Tripletail Fishing Addiction

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Jim Alexander • 6 Comments

I will start this article with a warning: TRIPLETAIL FISHING IS ADDICTIVE: PROCEED WITH CAUTION. They are not necessarily an inshore target, not necessarily and offshore target and not typically an accidental bycatch no mater where you fish. But what they are is the absolute best fish to sightcast, suprisingly hard fighters, cooperative eaters, and… Continue Reading

It’s Soapfish Season!

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Amy Verdensky • 0 Comments

Known as “soapfish” to some old crackers, Snook are one of Florida’s premier inshore gamefish and are making a comeback in our region from the harsh winters of 2009-2010. Many moons ago, originating in the everglades area, locals referred to the Snook as having poor table fair value. These days, they are the undoubtedly labeled… Continue Reading

Fisherman Helping Fisherman … Florida Strong

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Amy Verdensky • 0 Comments

Hurricane Irma visited the Florida Keys last week leaving behind a devastated charter fishing industry. These are our fellow fishermen. They are devastated both personally & professionally and need our assistance to recover and rebuild. Old Salt Fishing Foundation is establishing the Fishermen Helping Fishermen Fund to raise money, & provide direct financial support to,… Continue Reading

Kids Fishing Rodeo and Mad Beach Kids

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Jim Alexander • 1 Comment

Old Salt gets thousands of kids out fishing every year. Just this past month we put over 500 kids and their families on the seawall at the Madeira Beach Recreation Center in Madeira Beach, Florida for a Kids Fishing Rodeo. It was all free, all afternoon and all fun. The rodeo is part of the… Continue Reading

Crabby’s Corner: “Beat the Heat”

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Amy Verdensky • 0 Comments

We all love the warm and tropical climate we live in, but through the next few months the afternoons can be downright unbearable. In this article I will give you a few summer time ideas that will keep you cool and produce some very impressive catches. Night fishing has always been a summer time favorite… Continue Reading

3-Day American Red Snapper Season

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Amy Verdensky • 11 Comments

The Feds say that Recreational Anglers went way over quota causing the short 3 day season. NOAA announced Tuesday the red snapper season for private anglers will run from June 1, 2017, 12:01 am local time to June 4, 2017 at 12:01 am local time. So as a private boater, unless you go fishing for… Continue Reading

Want To Win That Fishing Tournament? Use Bulk Fluorocarbon

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Jim Alexander • 1 Comment

editors note: this article may bee accessed in its original at bullbuster.net and is used here with permission. Boats that consistently win tournaments are prepared. It’s about spending more time fishing. This isn’t just about getting on the water, it’s about the amount of time you are fishing when you are on the water. If you… Continue Reading

Still in Awe

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Amy Verdensky • 0 Comments

As I sit here 4+ months after winning the largest tournament on the West Coast I’m still in awe. My father and I have been fishing King of the Beach since its inception. Although we have always done well in the event we’d never managed to pull off the difficult task of winning the whole… Continue Reading