Elena's Gulf Storm Brings Abundant Grouper to Destin
Destin charter boat captains report a fishing boom after Hurricane Elena as Gulf and Bay waters churned and pushed grouper toward inshore and offshore reefs. Captains like Green Browning and Walker say many fish were released to protect future catches, with multiple boats reporting dozens of grouper caught and released.
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Elena
Destin
Gulf and
Frederic
Okaloosa Island
Grouper
Tommy Green
the Phoenix
Green
Tommy Browning
Browning
Stokes Walker
Shawn Dahnke
Open Bass Tourney Set At Auer Marine Open
The Auer Marine Open Bass Tournament will be held September 7 from Black Creek Lodge on the Choctawhatchee River. It is a partners event with anglers choosing partners. Entry is 20 dollars per person, paid back on a 50 20 15 10 5 percent split. Applications available at Auer Marine Beal Parkway. contact 243-7163 for details.
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Black Creek Lodge
Choctawhatchee River
Auer Marine
Beal Parkway
Surfing Championship Planned at Horizon Motel Event
The Hogs Breath Surfing Horizon Motel Omega Okaloosa Championship is scheduled for September 14 15 in front of the Blue Island venue with organizers promoting a major regional contest.
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Okaloosa
Bluewater Bay Hosts Second Annual Tennis Championships
The second annual USTA sanctioned event runs September 20 to 22 at Bluewater Bay with men and women prizes across ages 25 35 45 55 and 65 in singles and doubles. Entry deadline September 17 at 5 p.m. A free cookout for participants is Saturday evening. Call 897-3679 for info.
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Bluewater Bay
Fish management lakes in Panhandle exceed typical fish yields
Bear Lake in Santa Rosa County near Munson and Stone Lake near Century in Escambia County show far above normal fish populations per acre. Bear Lake supports 164 pounds of fish per acre including 59 pounds of bass and 66 pounds of panfish, while Stone Lake holds about 205 pounds per acre with 31 pounds of largemouth bass and 173 pounds of panfish. The two lakes are fertilized to boost microscopic plants and animals, benefiting the food chain and overall fish yield.
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Panhandle
Bear Lake
Santa Rosa County
Munson
Stone Lake
Century
Escambia Coun
Norman Young
GFC
Young
Commission
Bear
Stone Lakes
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Randy Jordan
Bill Vaughan
Chris Norwood
Steve Rahn
Frank Turner
Ron Well
ATA
N.E. Eglin
Palmetto Plaza
Bear and
Eae Moody’s
UMBRO
Nike & Mitre
Shoreline Village
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Life Aetna Casualty & Surety Travelers
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. of
North America
U.S. Fire Insurance Co
Group 50
Miracle Strip
Pkwy
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