Betcha Didn't Know: Oddities Highlight 34th Fishing Rodeo
Destin boat captains recount a quirky rodeo with record catches and surprising methods. Captain Ken Beaird notes Kings tangled with monofilament, Amberjacks and Warsaw broke lines, and live bait produced heavy fish on the spot. Sailfish and sharks also figured in, underscoring the gulf's surprises.
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Karen MacGrogan
Ken Beaird
Beaird
Warsaw
Tommy Klosterman
Melanie Dawn
Allen Miller
Florida
Brant Kelly
Gulf
Halibut Champion Mike McKinney Displays Big Catch in Alaska
Former Destin Rodeo Junior Champion Mike McKinney shows a 90 pound halibut caught recently in Alaska where his family now resides. A giant whale bone appears in the background.
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Mike McKinney
Destin Rodeo
Alaska
Florida general hunting season opens November 13
Lt. Col. Brantly Goodson says Florida's long season runs to spring and emphasizes planning before hunts. Hunters should review regulations and license requirements, obtain the Florida Hunting Handbook, and verify rules for wildlife management areas to avoid violations and ensure compliant, enjoyable outings.
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Florida
Brantly Goodson
Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Goodson
Commission
U.S. Post Office
Dolphins Triumph Behind Chapman Regan In 18-12 Win
Destin football Dolphins beat Eglin Bulldogs 18-12 on the strength of Keith Chapman at quarterback and Mike Regan at wide receiver. Chapman threw two TD passes and ran for 73 yards as Regan totaled 94 receiving yards and two scores. The win lifts Destin to 6-2 with next game versus Eglin Blue Devils at 8:30 a.m. at Eglin Field.
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Florida Girl Docks
Gulf
Destin
Hwy
Keith Chapman
Mike Regan
Destin Football Dolphins
Eglin Bulldogs
Dolphins
Dolphin
Bill Shirah
Chapman
Regan
Eglin
Bulldogs
Eglin Blue Devils
Eglin Field
Destin Soccer Results Highlights Under 8 to Under 14
Destin Soccer results show Under 8 Gary's Auto Salvage 3 Holi day Inn 0 with outstanding players Reeves Smith Riehle Wolf Mead. Coca Cola 4 FNB of Destin 1 goal Chakins assist Greene outstanding Barton Watters McDonald. Under 10 Quarterfinals VFW 1 Quarterdeck 0 outstanding Stephens Koleta McCormack DeShasa Riches. Under 12 Bayview Realty 7 OConnor Ins 1 goal Albright outstanding Greene Westerfeld Balzer Robinson. Under 14 Sanitation Service 1 Sandestin 0 outstanding all eight players.
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Gary's Auto Salvage
Holiday Inn
Steve Reeves
Shawn Smith
Ryan Riehle
David Wolf
Ralph Mead
Coca Cola
F.N.B. of Destin
Peter Chakins
Bengie Greene
Jarad Barton
Tyler Watters
Philip McDonald
Bayview Realty
O'Connor
Adam Albright
Zack Greene
Todd Westerfeld
Chris Balzer
Jeff Robinson
Sanitation Service
Sandestin
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Helen Wren
Betcha
V.F.W
Quarterdeck
Bonita Stephens
A.J. Koleta
Brooke McCormack
Josh DeShasa
Jamey Riches
Kurt Lengfield
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