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Saltwater Fishing
A 26-year-old Darien man landed a record-breaking African pompano off the Georgia coast Saturday, March 13, 2021, and Richard and his catch have been certified as the new state record for that species. Richard Bjorneby, of Killdeer Road, caught the 47.8-inch (total length), 40-lb., 0.48-oz. fish near Navy Tower R4 aboard the vessel Anchored Up,…
December is as good a month as you could ask for. The celebration of Christ’s birth, old Santa sneaking down the chimney and plenty of time with family and friends. It’s Christmas time in Georgia, and I plan to enjoy every minute of it, both off and on the water. That’s right, I’m not ready…
Some improved fishing spots and structure that will improve habitat for numerous saltwater species were added to St. Catherines Sound in November. Georgia DNR recently coordinated a materials enhancement at Bear River and Van Dyke Creek Inshore Artificial Reefs located at St. Catherines. “At Van Dyke Creek the deployment supplemented 25-year-old metal material that had…
The calendar shifts to early fall, and many outdoorsmen across the whitetail’s range are thinking about deer season and the rut. However, for those of us lucky enough to live near the coast, fall brings an opportunity that can’t be passed up: Nor’easters and the accompanying flood tides. Flood tides are a natural occurring phenomenon…
BRUNSWICK, Georgia — Participants in Georgia’s marine fisheries industry have until Thursday to apply for federal COVID-relief aid. Congress in March appropriated nearly $2 million to supplement Georgia’s marine industry’s’ pandemic-related revenue losses, and applications must be postmarked by Thursday, Oct. 15 the Georgia Department of Natural Resources reminded the public Friday. Eligible industry members…
Fishing has been hit-and-miss with the rains scattered unevenly around the different basins. Some of the “hits” were very good catches! There is a fishing regulations virtual meeting coming up to discuss potential changes in the black bass regulations in Georgia. It will be held May 21 at 7 p.m., and you can find out more information at WRD Seeks Input On Proposed Bass Regulation Changes. The meeting will be live via Georgia Wildlife Resources Division’s Facebook page. Altamaha River: Jamie Hodge had a GREAT panfish trip on Wednesday in the backwaters. He had some big shellcracker and bluegill on catalpa worms. The lower river backwaters are where I would spend my time this weekend. Ogeechee River: Mark Vick and a buddy fished the river Friday after the rains moved through and did well. They caught a bunch of fish and only kept 13 of the biggest redbreast. They…
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Saltwater Recipes
1 lb. large fresh shrimp 1 tsp. Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning 1 7-oz. can corn kernels 1/4 cup dry parsley 1/4 cup dry basil 1/4 cup dry white wine 3 ozs. Andouille sausage 1 medium zucchini 1 large red bell pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil Slice the Andouille sausage and zucchini into thin slices. Core…
This is one of the many recipes from the book Black Belt Bounty. This recipe is from Chris Blankenship, the commissioner of Alabama DCNR. 2 pounds red snapper, bass or any white, flaky fish 1 cup yellow mustard 1 box Zatarain’s Crispy Southern-Style Fish-Fri Vegetable or Canola oil Once filets are properly cleaned and cut…
The only thing that might be more fun than catching a redfish is eating one. This is the author’s favorite recipe for preparing his catch: Season redfish fillets with Redfish Magic seasoning (other blackening seasonings will work, also). Grill at 450 for one minute on each side, and then finish cooking filets on a sheet…