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Gary is a Gainesville native and lifelong angler. After graduating from Eastside High School, Gary went to work for The Tackle Box, and what started as a short-term gig turned into a career. Between retail tackle sales at Gary's Tackle Box, tournament angling, outdoor writing, and antique tackle collecting, Gary has made a living through the sport of fishing.
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Fishing report: St. John’s shrimp running
Sep 23, 2023
Bass fishing abounded following the shrimp-eating frenzy.
Fishing report: Summer changeups produce
Aug 12, 2023
Anglers continue to pursue catches during the Dog Days of summer.
Fishing report: Anglers enjoy offshore sampler
Jul 29, 2023
Dog Days of summer see anglers choosing offshore fishing.
Fishing report: Deep snappers and Orange access
Jul 22, 2023
Snappers out in deeper waters, Orange Lake construction projects slated.
Fishing report: Anglers zero in on red snapper
Jul 1, 2023
Deep offshore opportunities produce good catches.
Fishing report: Rainy spell sure help to lakes
Jun 24, 2023
A remarkably rainy June is sure to improve fishing on our lakes. And some of these waters were producing just fine when things were dry. Especially Orange […]
Fishing report: Catches roll in as summer nears
Jun 3, 2023
Xtreme Bass surprisingly schedules summer tournaments.
Fishing report: Gulf catches make great memories
May 13, 2023
UF professor enjoys trip with former students at Cedar Key.
Fishing report: Winds fail to halt good catches
May 6, 2023
Despite gusty winds, annual Shands Fishing for Kids was a success.
Fishing report: Good catches, fresh and salt
Apr 1, 2023
Fishing trips at Orange Lake, Steinhatchee provide good results.
Fishing report: Weedy menace approaching
Mar 18, 2023
5,000-mile-long seaweed bloom heading to Florida’s coasts.
Simpson: Women vanquish orange giants
Feb 18, 2023
Orange Lake still produces hidden double-digit catches.
Fishing report: Tournaments on Orange, Lochloosa
Jan 28, 2023
Fishermen flock to Jan. 21 bass competitions.
Fishing report: The second bookend
Jan 14, 2023
Memories of catching my first double-digit pound bass and recently doing it again.
Fishing report: Gulf snook mostly survives cold
Dec 31, 2022
New sportfish make it through recent Christmas weekend hard freeze.
Fishing report: Anglers welcome colder temps
Dec 17, 2022
Chilly nights sure to bring trout and redfish in tidal creeks.
Fishing report: Fall brings great Gulf action
Oct 15, 2022
Outstanding tales of fish-catching trips following Hurricane Ian.
