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Introducing BTT’s Member Photo of the Year, shot by Neal Rogers with Captain Albert Ponzoa of Marathon, FL. 25% of all proceeds from the photo sales go to benefit Bonefish and Tarpon Trust. This photo is not for reproduction. To purchase, go to: https://earthandgreatweatherprints.com/

Cheeca Lodge & Spa 81801 Overseas Highway Mile Marker 82, Oceanside Islamorada, FL 33036 Local: 305.664.4651 Toll Free: 800.327.2888www.cheeca.com Facebook.com/Cheeca September 17, 2013 PROCEEDS FROM THE SECOND ANNUAL CHEECA LODGE ALL AMERICAN BACKCOUNTRY FISHING TOURNAMENT WILL BENEFIT THE BTT’S GEORGE HOMMELL JR. FLORIDA KEYS HABITAT FUND ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA KEYS — Discerning anglers […]

BTT members and strong supporters James and Mercedes Kelso were fishing with guide Andy Smith in Andros when James caught this massive permit. They kept the fish in the water and measured it at 46″ and estimated its weight at about 45 lbs before sending it on its way. Here is a mount they made […]

The New York Times has brought national attention to the growing problems around Lake Okeechobee. Huge amounts of rainfall left the polluted lake waters at their max, leaving the Army Corps of Engineers with few good choices of what to do. They ended up releasing billions of gallons of polluted water into estuaries around Lake […]

Capt Greg Hildreth releasing a tarpon that would have been a new Georgia State Record Capt Greg Hildreth and angler Jeff Pierce of Atlanta recently landed a tarpon near St. Simons Island GA and using the BTT Tarpon Weight Card estimated it’s weight at 188lbs, more than 27lbs higher than the current Georgia record. When […]

There will be a celebration of life honoring George Hommell Jr. at the World Wide Sportsman in Islamorada, FL on Wednesday, September 11th between 5 and 5:30 pm. His family hopes that those who knew George will attend and bring their favorite stories.

For Immediate Release September 5th, 2013 Contact: Alex Lovett-Woodsumalex@bonefishtarpontrust.org 617.872.4807 FWC VOTES UNANIMOUSLY TO PASS THE BOCA GRANDE PASS JIG BAN September 5, 2013, Pensacola, FL, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted unanimously to pass the Boca Grande jig ban at its September 5th meeting in Pensacola by a 7-0 vote. The […]

Read Jon Kumiski’s saltwater fly fishing tips on Florida Sportsman. “Ten percent of fishermen catch 90 percent of the fish” might go double for saltwater fly fishers, given the technical nature of fly fishing. Even more so for sight fishing the flats. Fly fishers who catch flats fish consistently, either in prestigious tournaments or otherwise, formulize their game plan […]

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of George Hommell Jr., one of the founding members of BTT. George will be remembered as one of the pioneers of fly fishing in the Florida Keys as well as one of the early champions of fishing conservation, and leaves behind an indelible mark on […]

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