With lots of exceptional outdoor action going on throughout the First Coast, it's tough to make a Best Bet call. But it's hard to overlook area surf fishing that is on fire for anglers in the know.
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PALATKA | Rick Clunn, almost 40 years after his first Bassmaster Classic victory, won for the 15th time on the circuit Sunday, catching five bass that weighed 19 pounds during Sunday's championship round to win the Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River.
The 32nd annual Blessing of the Fleet, 2 p.m., Sunday at Southbank Riverfront of the St. Johns River. Vessels of all types and sizes are invited to participate. Boaters should arrive at 1:30 p.m. Info: (904) 509-0588.
It was 30 minutes after sunrise when Jim Anderson pulled his car, trailer and 16-foot johnboat into the parking lot of Six Mile Landing at the northeast end of Guana Lake.
PALATKA | Rick Clunn has enjoyed a lot of good fishing days and Saturday ranks right up there.
Clunn weighed in a limit five bass at 31 pounds, 7 ounces, to catapult from 31st place into the lead of the Bassmaster Elite on the St. Johns River.
Heavyweight over-slot redfish and some giant black drum are crushing baits in deep water in the lower St. Johns River near the inlet jetty rocks.
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North Florida's spring turkey gobbler hunting season gets underway next Saturday (March 19-April 24), with Georgia's turkey season opening a week later (March 26-May 15).
The 32nd annual Blessing of the Fleet, 2 p.m., Sunday, March 20, at Southbank Riverfront of the St. Johns River. Vessels of all types and sizes are invited to participate. Boaters should arrive at 1:30 p.m. Info: (904) 509-0588.
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The 16th annual Spot Tournament returns April 9 with a catch-and-release format and live check-in at Safe Harbor Boys Home.
Shore anglers are invited to participate.
