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STEINHATCHEE FLORIDA

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This Week 02-13-19 at Sea Hag Marina

The trout bite has been on fire in Steinhatchee! Karen went fishing with Capt. Scott Peters and landed a monster trout!

John Dickinson reeled up a hefty gator trout while fishing with Capt. Steve Graham!

Connor McKinnon said he couldn't seem to catch any little trout, only gators!

Attention SCALLOPERS

FWC will be proposing to start the 2020 Scallop Season two weeks later that the current rule. If you are interested in helping our coastal communities, please consider sending the letter below to section leader, Melissa Recks. You can do this directly by clicking:
HERE - to Melissa Recks

(to use our letter - please feel free to cut and paste text below the white letter)

Or please consider writing your own letter of support.

Melissa.Recks@MyFWC.com

Here is the text for the letter so you can cut and paste if you desire:

Dear Melissa Recks,

I am writing to support the position to keep Scallop Season for Taylor and Dixie Counties open as it was in recent years, opening on the second Saturday of June and closing September 10th. I request this not only for 2020 but also to be set as a recommendation for all years going forward. No evidence of a scallop population depletion has been shown in the yearly counts, noting the last July 1st opening in Taylor County was in 2012.

Scalloping is a fun family activity. People of all ages, whether 4 or 70 years of age, can enjoy the day with family on the water while collecting scallops. Opening the season earlier in the summer when kids are still on break will allow more families to share in the scalloping fun.

It has been mentioned that the staggered dates of the previous season were confusing and the survey respondents felt that scallop season should be the same for everyone. FWC staff, based on this information, have proposed to the Commission that 2020 dates be July 1 - September 26th. The coastal communities of Taylor and Dixie Counties main economic income is driven directly by scallops. These counties have been unfairly grouped with other counties that have more diversified coastal economies, like snook fisheries, recreational springs, manatee observation tours, sandy beaches, golf courses, etc. Also note, both Pasco and Gulf Counties will not be adhering to these dates. Special dates are needed for Taylor and Dixie Counties as well.

Thus, I am asking you to support the opening an earlier Scallop Season for Dixie and Taylor Counties, opening the second Saturday of June and closing September 10th to help the communities that may be greatly affected economically. I appreciate your consideration. Thank you.

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO HELP STEINHATCHEE OUT!

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Kent from Macomb, GA, caught this shining redfish with Capt. Scott Peters!

John Lannon caught numerous gator trout on the flats!

Flounder Flounder! Randy Wynn & Capt. Max Leatherwood hit the flounder honey hole along with a some trout this past week!

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Check out this yummy trout recipe!

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Mike Daniels caught this bronze-colored redfish in Keaton Beach!

Laura Barnhouse had a blast catching trout on the flats this past weekend!

Will Rembert hooked up on a lively redfish Saturday morning!

Townsend Marshall caught trout after trout with Capt. Steve Graham!

John Dickinson & Townsend Marshall had a successful day of fishing for redfish & trout with Capt. Steve Graham!

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Jesus Lopez caught a nice trout this past week.

Capt. Steve Graham said that this time of year is his favorite time to fish! The trout bite like it's candy!

Chasity Griffin had so much fun fishing with her dad, Chad Griffin!

Gale Grantham from Virginia, hooked up on a fat trout while fishing with Capt. Steve Graham.

Jimmy Pausche caught a nice redfish over the weekend and a few trout too.

Ginger Williford & Allen Sirmans caught a board of trout with Capt. Steve Graham!

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John Dickinson & Townsend Marshall caught so many trout and a few flounder with Capt. Steve Graham!

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Stephanie went fishing with her husband & Capt. Dewey Holloway and caught some awesome-sized fish!

LaTrelle Taylor, Joshua Atkins & Dustin Bass from High Springs, FL, filled the board with redfish, trout & flounder while fishing with Capt. Scott Peters!

Check out Capt. John Lannon's rich-colored redfish he caught & released in Steinhatchee, FL.

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Jimmie Barnhouse went fishing over the weekend & caught a nice gator trout!

Todd Grantham from Gainesville, FL, & Gale Grantham from Virginia, took a trip with Capt. Steve Graham & brought back a nice haul of redfish & trout.

Mark your calendars!
The 11th Annual Fiddler Crab Festival is
February 15th-17th!

So many fun things to do at The Fiddler Crab Festival this weekend! You don't want to miss out on the fun!

Kim Sheffield went fishing with Capt. Brett Molzen & caught this huge redfish!

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Chase Norwood hooked up on a redfish Saturday morning! He said "Sweet N Sour" jerk shad Gulp was the lucky bait! (Gulp GSJS5-SSCH $5.59)

Michael Roper was hot on the redfish this past week!

The University of Florida's Fishing Club, The Salty Gators, are hosting their fishing tournament HERE at Sea Hag Marina on March 13th! Early registration is only $20! Register NOW!

Capt. Scott Peters's specialty is catching redfish! He hooked up on multiple ones this past week!

Luke Thomas caught some huge gator trout Saturday morning!

Dalton Aligood hooked up on healthy trout on the flats!

Sea Hag is doing a $5 ticket RAFFLE for the Fiddler Crab Festival Fishing Tournament! Tickets are available now & winner will be announced February 16th. Worth over $300!