Giving thanks for Lefty's wit and wisdom

For nine years starting in 1965 Lefty managed The Miami Herald’s light tackle fishing tournament that included the hottest South Florida and western Bahamas fishing areas. Originally from Frederick, Maryland, and a World War II veteran, Lefty was already an adequate writer, fishing guide, bird caller, trick shot artist for Remington and all around outdoorsman handyman. Through his mentor and previous tournament director, Joe Brooks, Lefty discovered fly casting, met every great guide, hotshot…
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A search is underway for two Japanese and five Indonesian crew members after their fishing ship was found capsized about 400 kilometers (250 miles) from the Pacific island of Palau. Planes and ships from the U.S., Japan and Palau are taking part in the search for the Japanese-flagged Gyotoku Maru No. 1, the U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday. The 15-meter (50-foot) tuna fishing boat capsized southwest of Palau. Japan’s Kyodo News service said the ship sent a mayday signal Monday afternoon and a ve…
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TALLAHASSEE, FL — In what is becoming a Thanksgiving holiday tradition, Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced that Saturday will be a license-free saltwater fishing day — not only for the state’s nearly 20 million residents, but for the schools of tourists who migrate to the Sunshine State to take advantage of the long holiday weekend. “As Floridians gather with their loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, this license-free fishing day is a great opportunity for families and visitors to enjoy ou…
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