TIDE Magazine
Texas Outdoor Writers Association
2007 Best Outdoor Publication

May/June 2008
FEATURES: 

8  Haunted by Ghost Nets – Out of sight and largely out of mind, lost and discarded commercial fishing nets take a tremendous toll on marine resources in the Pacific Northwest. – By Angela Hult

14  Star-Struck – It can happen to anyone at anytime. When you least expect it, catching the right fish at the right time can change your life. Or at least make you very glad you entered the STAR Tournament. – By Ted Venker

18  From Roads to Reefs to Reds - Alabama has the largest artificial reef program in the United States and that’s one of the reasons Perdido Bay offers such outstanding sight-fishing opportunity. – By Philip Gentry

24  Delta Force – The Altamaha River Delta, one of Georgia’s natural treasures, is under increasing pressure as the Peach State undergoes a booming coastal transformation. – By Capt. Spud Woodward

30   Fishing in the Fast Lane - Maryland is no stranger to striper havens with current and anglers can fish in the fast lane from the flowing Susquehanna River to the coastal waters of Ocean City. – By Tim Sherman

36  Look Who’s Here - Once only available at the southern tip of the state, the
absence of harsh winters for nearly two decades and a general warming of Texas bays is expanding the grey snapper's territory. – By David Sikes

40  Tracking the Apex Predator – In 1962, Dr. Jack Casey introduced a standard of conduct that pervaded the northeastern sharking community, and turned it into one of the staunchest allies of conservation and marine research. – By Charles A. Witek

48  Mosquito Lagoon – Florida’s Mosquito Lagoon is a one-of-a-kind fishing destination, so loosen up the drag and plan to stay a while. By Larry Bozka

56  Beauty Is in the Eye of the Rodholder – Ugly is only slime deep and for  anglers who appreciate gafftop for its better qualities, it is the essence of elegance. – By Mike Marsh

DEPARTMENTS:

6  CASTING COMMENTS - Remember Cod?

60 TIDE BITS

78  LAST WRAP

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