Gary Simpson

Gary Simpson

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: Fine springtime fishing

Gary Simpson

Apr 22, 2023

Anglers hoping for rain soon.

Fishing report: Good catches, fresh and salt

Gary Simpson

Apr 1, 2023

Fishing trips at Orange Lake, Steinhatchee provide good results.

Fishing report: Weedy menace approaching

Gary Simpson

Mar 18, 2023

5,000-mile-long seaweed bloom heading to Florida’s coasts.

Simpson: Salty waters beginning to stir

Gary Simpson

Mar 4, 2023

Local anglers report Gulf action is heating up.

Simpson: Women vanquish orange giants

Gary Simpson

Feb 18, 2023

Orange Lake still produces hidden double-digit catches.

Fishing report: Tournaments on Orange, Lochloosa

Gary Simpson

Jan 28, 2023

Fishermen flock to Jan. 21 bass competitions.

Fishing report: The second bookend

Gary Simpson

Jan 14, 2023

Memories of catching my first double-digit pound bass and recently doing it again.

Fishing report: Gulf snook mostly survives cold

Gary Simpson

Dec 31, 2022

New sportfish make it through recent Christmas weekend hard freeze.

Fishing report: Anglers welcome colder temps

Gary Simpson

Dec 17, 2022

Chilly nights sure to bring trout and redfish in tidal creeks.

Fishing report: Lake title on line

Gary Simpson

Dec 3, 2022

Recent sub-par fishing improves around Thanksgiving.

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