Coastal Angler Magazine Orlando

12/10/2024

Downtown Sanford in front of party on Sanford Avenue!

10/10/2024

Sanford is OPEN for GUMBO Saturday! Help spread the word. We have met with officials and Gumbo Wars is a GO! Noon all u can eat Gumbo - see you soon.

01/10/2024

Anger Community Outreach

The Angler Magazine Great Smoky Mountains and The Upstate has an outreach throughout Western NC, East TN and Upstate SC. If you are worried about friends or loved ones and have not been able to reach them, post their names and address on the link below and perhaps we can help you find them!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/LAAhwfP174sztH4h/

16/08/2024

Please thank Angela Winters when you see her - her contribution to Coastal Angler Magazine Orlando is AMAZING! And she can catch fish too. All the cool posts you see for the Jolly Gator Bass Series would not be possible without her.

13/08/2024

Gumbo Wars will be a Cajun-style charity block party held in Downtown Sanford!

Tickets must be purchased for tasting entry, either in advance or at the gate.
$20 per person presale or $30 on the day of the event gets you entry to the event, all the gumbo you care to taste, and a voting ticket for your favorite gumbo!

Please join us for this annual charity event on Saturday, October 12, 2024!
Gates to the event open at noon, with gumbo tasting starting at 1:00 pm and running until 4:00 pm, followed by awards.
Event tickets are now available for purchase for early bird specials.

09/08/2024

09/08/2024

🌟 Huge congratulations to Lauren Jowers and Colton Hayes for dominating the leaderboard and securing the title of Team of the Year! 🏆🎉

Please Join us tomorrow at 3 PM for the classic weigh-in, hosted at Jolly Gator, Fish Camp Bar and Grill! 🎣

Let’s celebrate their amazing achievements together and see who takes home the big prizes! Don’t miss it!

09/08/2024

🎉 Huge congrats to Justin Myers and Hayden Wolf for clinching their fifth win of the season! 🏆 And a special shoutout to Quintin Farrell for reeling in that impressive 8-pound monster, just a few ounces shy of the big fish title! 🎣 What an epic finish to our last Tuesday event of the season! 🌊 Don’t forget to join us this Saturday at 3 PM as we crown our classic champs, team of the year, and the big bass of the year! 🥇 Let’s celebrate an incredible season together! 🎊

03/08/2024

🎣 Another win in the books for Bubba and Austin! 🏆🐟 Crushing it with over 20 pounds and a huge 7-pounder for big bass. 💪🔥 Current heavy bag of the year leaders with just one event left! 🙌 🎣🏅

24/07/2024

Largemouth Bass are now Florida Bass!
Florida’s most popular freshwater game fish has a new name! The American Fisheries Society established the Florida Bass as a separate species from the largemouth bass. This means that in most of Florida (except the western panhandle) what was once known as a largemouth bass is now called a Florida bass. This name change will affect how the fish is referred to in regulations and other communications. However, it will not affect anglers fishing for this iconic freshwater sportfish.

Recent research by Yale University conducted using advanced genetic analysis determined Florida bass to be its own species and confirmed its range is larger than once believed, including parts of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. The scientific names have also been updated: the Florida bass is now Micropterus salmoides, and the largemouth bass is now Micropterus nigricans.

Understanding and conserving fish species is crucial for sustainable recreational fishing and biodiversity preservation. This new understanding of black bass (Micropterus spp.) diversity, distribution, and classification provide an important foundation for better managing and conserving these important and iconic fish. Learn more about the Florida bass name change at https://bit.ly/Floridabass

Press Release: https://bit.ly/FloridaBass

24/07/2024

🎣 Congrats to Lauren and Kris on their second win of the season! Only two more Tuesday evening events left before crowning this year's champions. Join us on Saturday, August 10th at 3 PM for the grand finale weigh-in! 🏆

18/07/2024

Attention Orlando Area - ICAST battery sale. Our friends at Lithium Battery Power are selling the batteries on the show floor at discount!!

36 V 60 amp hour Bluetooth battery

Only at LBP $1000

24 V 75 amp hour Bluetooth battery

Only LBP $1000

12 V 108 ah High Performance battery Bluetooth battery

Only at LBP $1000
Text Will at 714.717.0666
Must pickup at convention center by noon Friday.

18/07/2024

17/07/2024

Yesterday we said goodbye to a true legend in the fishing community. John Ricketson, a dedicated fisherman who continued pursuing his passion until the very end, has left a lasting impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His kindness and caring nature touched the lives of many, both on and off the water.

John's presence will be greatly missed, but his legacy as a compassionate and dedicated fisherman will always be remembered. Our hearts go out to his loved ones during this difficult time. Rest in peace, John. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. 🎣💙

05/07/2024

Hope everyone had a happy 4th of July! Here is the results from the jolly gator Tuesday nighter this week! Congrats to Justin and Hayden!

27/06/2024

Help keep our waters healthy!

Understanding Summer Fish Kills
Fish kills occur throughout the year for various reasons, but sometimes we may see an uptick in fish kills during the summer months, particularly in freshwater bodies and canals. Let’s explore some of the key factors behind this:

1️⃣Warm Water: High temperatures warm water bodies, which in turn hold less dissolved oxygen. Adequate concentrations of dissolved oxygen are required for aquatic animals to breathe underwater. In addition, extreme temperatures can cause physiological stress to fish, which may result in fish kills.

2️⃣Storms: Runoff from heavy rains can deliver pollutants and nutrients to water bodies and suspend sediments and bacteria (that use oxygen) in the water column, all of which can cause poor water quality and stress to fish.

3️⃣Algal Blooms & Aquatic Vegetation: Summertime conditions and excessive nutrients in the water from runoff are often perfect for promoting increased algal blooms and thick mats of aquatic vegetation. While these produce oxygen during the day, they consume oxygen at night, leading to low dissolved oxygen in the water.

4️⃣Cloudy Days: Multiple cloudy days can block sunlight, reducing photosynthesis in aquatic vegetation. A decrease in photosynthesis will lower oxygen production and result in lower dissolved oxygen levels for aquatic animals.

5️⃣Drought Conditions: When drought occurs, aquatic life faces challenges. Drought reduces water levels, leading to a higher density of aquatic life in a small area along with higher temperatures. The crowding and higher temperatures cause stress which elevates the demand for dissolved oxygen.

The reasons for fish kills are complex and don’t end here. These conditions may exist without causing fish kills, but more often than not, these factors are co-occurring. If you observe a fish kill, or see diseased fish, or fish exhibiting abnormal behavior, please report it to our Fish Kill Hotline at 800-636-0511 or online: MyFWC.com/Fishkill

27/06/2024

Jolly Gator Tuesday nighter 6/25