Tag: Fishing
Video: Weldon Wade’s Anti-Lionfish Campaign
Bermuda Ocean Explorers [BOE] president Weldon Wade is spearheading an ongoing effort at the West End of the island to keep down the numbers of invasive lionfish which pose a threat to the island’s marine ecosystem. Along with such organisations as BIOS, the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo and the Ocean Support Foundation, photographer/diver/conservationist... Read more of this article
351lb Bluefin Tuna Reeled In On “Tightline”
Local fishermen on board the “Tightline” reeled in a 351 lb bluefin tuna this morning [Mar 13]. Peter Lewis, Aaron Lewis, Lawson Williams and Stephen Heinz were out commercial fishing when they hooked the fish at around 8am in the Argus Bank area.The fishermen took about 35 minutes to land the bluefin, and it was transported to shore,... Read more of this article
Mystery Surrounds 1902 Bermuda ‘Sea Serpent’
When it was captured seven miles off Bermuda in 1902, a previously unknown eel-type creature was described as a genuine sea monster in sensational newspaper reports which appeared across America. The live six-foot “sea serpent” — described as having “a warlike appearance” [not unlike the moray pictured at left] —... Read more of this article
329lb Bluefin Tuna Caught On Challenger Banks
Earlier today [Feb 7] Darryl Steynor and Brian Hines — co-owners of the fishing vessel “SpellBound” — reeled in a 329lb bluefin tuna in the Challenger Banks area. The two — who have been fishing together for over 10 years — caught the giant bluefin at around 9am this morning. Using an 80lb test line, the fish took... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Final Fisheries Townhall Meeting
The Department of Environmental Protection have said that the final Town Hall Meeting to present the results of the 2011 Recreational Fishing Activity Survey will be held on Tuesday [Oct 30] at 7.00pm at Somers Isle Lodge, #2 Fairhaven Lane, Hog Bay Level, Sandys Parish. The agenda will include the presentation of results from the survey followed by... Read more of this article
Tonight’s Fishing Town Hall Postponed
Due to the inclement weather conditions expected this evening [Oct 16] from Hurricane Rafael, the Marine Resources Section of the Department of Environmental Protection has made the decision to postpone the Recreational Fishing town hall meeting scheduled for St. James Church Hall in Sandys tonight at 7pm. A spokesperson said: ” The town hall... Read more of this article
Recreational Fishing Town Hall Meetings
The Marine Resources Section of the Department of Environmental Protection is inviting recreational fishers to attend an upcoming town hall meeting to discuss the results of the 2011 Recreational Fishing Activity Survey. Several meetings will take place around the island on various dates for residents’ convenience. Dates and locations are as follows:Oct.... Read more of this article
Junior Anglers Fishing Tournament Prize Winners
The names of the Prize Winners at the Junior Anglers Fishing Tournament held on Sunday [Aug 19] have been released, and included John Ringold, Syler White, Jacob Batista, Peyton Hines, Cavon Taylor, Isabel Roe, Jake Hines, Diarri Richardson, Ajani Lee, Zayla Bolinm, Ryan Grant, Addy Maipas, Naji Bean, Kelsey Amos, Jayce Fraser, Sihie Sharrieff-Hayward,... Read more of this article
Photos: Junior Anglers Fishing Tournament
The Annual Junior Fishing Tournament put on by the Bermuda Anglers Club this afternoon [Aug 19] saw dozens of boys and girls ranging in age from 3 to 15 weigh-in their fish at the end of a good day’s fishing. Organizers said that about 150 youngsters had registered, and at the end of the weigh-in they thought that about 100 had shown up to collect... Read more of this article
Three Rescued After Floating At Sea Overnight
[Updated] Three men were rescued yesterday morning [Aug 5] after clinging to their capsized 17-foot boat for what is estimated to be 15 hours. The Bermuda Maritime Operations Center [BMOC] said the three men went out fishing on Saturday when their boat capsized after taking on water. A passing fishing vessel came upon the stranded men the following... Read more of this article
