Posted: 4-4-2008

Collier County's Bryan Fluech talks catch-and-release on podcast program

Need to know about new catch-and-release regulations that will impact saltwater reef fishing in Florida?

Bryan Fluech, Collier County’s Sea Grant extension agent, can tell you all about it. Matter of fact, thanks to the podcast program The American Family, you can listen to him discuss the topic anytime, anywhere you have Internet access and software to play mp3 files.

The half-hour episode went online March 26. It’s located here

Chatting with host Gigi Lubin, Fluech discusses new state and federal requirements for equipment, including venting tools, hook removers and circle hooks, that go into effect June 1.

In weeks to come, Sea Grant extension agents will be holding workshops to teach anglers about the new fishing regulations. For more information contact Fluech at 239-417-6130, ext. 225 or fluech@ufl.edu.

Learn more about the new regulations here

Learn more about the new equipment here

Visit The American Family’s home page here

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