Thursday, May 1, 2008

Big fish are on the prowl
By Capt. Rod Walinchus
This is the time of year when some truly huge fish are found cruising our waters — cobia, tarpon, over-sized redfish, giant jacks and trophy snook. It’s only a matter of time before something big decides to eat a fly meant for something else.

Most anglers aren’t prepared for an encounter with giant fish simply because they lack experience with them. Truly large fish can humble an angler in a heartbeat with their explosive reaction to a hookset, uncontrollable speed and unstoppable power. However, the fish doesn’t have to win the battle every time, especially if we can prepare ourselves for the battle.
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Sizzling Summer Series
Turning Leaf Productions kick off their 'Sizzling Summer Series' with the return of the 3 Swingin' Tenors to the Cultural Center Theatre, at 8 p.m. Friday through Saturday.

The three-part harmony tenors are Jack Alessi, Steve Marvin and Jim Porcella.
The concert will bring the audience down memory lane with the music of The Rat Pack, Nat King Cole, doo-wop music, as well as tributes to the Mills Brothers, New York and World War II.

The Cultural Center is located at 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. Tickets are $15 and are available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the box office or by calling 941-206-LEAF (5323).



The Sunset as seen from a private beach on Manasota Key, don't you wish you were here?

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