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Destin Fishing Rodeo leaders and emergency fish rules
The Destin Fishing Rodeo reports strong catches led by a 64 pound 4 ounce King Mackerel set as the Rodeo record by Charles Johnson of Fort Walton Beach first week. David Anderson Fort Gaines Fla leads King Mackerel on a private boat with a 43 pound 4 ounce catch aboard Anita's Turn II. Tim O Keefe Niceville holds a 38 pound 12 ounce King Mackerel on a private boat. Doug Hayes Sumter S C weighs 60 pounds on Reveille II but trails the 64 4 record. The Florida Marine Fisheries Commission proposed emergency action closing Gulf Group King Mackerel harvest in state waters Nov 1 March 31 east coast south of Volusia Flagler and Gulf waters year round and aims to file rules after governor approval. Emergency oyster harvest rules restrict bag limits and follow Hurricane Elena damage in Appalachicola Bay affecting 3 000 to 5 000 people with up to two years recovery. Legislation to unify saltwater and freshwater fisheries and game management under the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission advances in the state Legislature. Let's go fishin.