Registration for the 2006 Destin Crab Trap Triathalon closes out on October 6th or when they reach 400 participants. The race itself will be held at 7am on the 14th at the Destin Crab Trap / Lees Park at 3500 E. Old HWY 98 (see the map below). This is a fun race to watch and the beach is usually beautiful this time of year. DestinSharks.com and McIntosh Studio will be providing this year’s race photography photography, including onsite printing so stop by and say hi.
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The Westerbeke 3kW BPMG marine generator is one of the quietest and lightest on the market. We’re fortunate to have a 2005 model BPMG in our Regal 2760 and have had great experience with the generator so far. We’ve put together a video to capture the typical noise levels throughout the boat with the Westerbeke in operation. We’ve located an identical Regal 2760 in our area with the Kohler 5kW generator and we’re going to arrange to videotape it also. (more…)

When considering Mercruiser powered boats, you often have a choice between the single prop Alpha I and twin prop Bravo III outdrives. The “best” choice depends on a combination of factors including engine horsepower, boat type, boating style, and personal preference. In this review, we cover the pros and cons of each sterndrive and the factors to consider based on our ownership of both models over the years.

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We had a fortunate chance to get “Southern Comfort” out for a sunrise cruiser early this morning. Calm waters and cool temperatures combined with a beautiful sunrise gave backdrop to an impressive show from a large Tarpon. (more…)

A sure attention getter, sport the DestinSharks.com logo on an attractive shirt, cap, or bumper sticker! We’d give them away if we could, but since we can’t, they’re priced as close to cost as we dare.

Mark Miller of Primofish.com was in enough to send a link to his photo gallery from Destin on September 16-17. In his own words,

I posted some pictures for my weekend in Destin Sept 16-17 while the Destin Shark Tournament was underway. There were a few pics of the 480 pound Tiger Shark caught by Cherie Mills, so I thought I might pass the web gallery on to you in case you are interested.

Visit Mark’s Gallery HERE.

He does have some good pictures of a few of the big sharks - as well as some nice underwater photography in the Destin Area. Thanks Mark!

Know of another great online fishing gallery or tournament report? Please send us the link via our contact form!

The Navarre Beach launch ramp is located on the south end of the Navarre Beach bridge about 15 miles west of downtown Fort Walton Beach. This launch facility was built by Santa Rosa county and was significantly improved after hurricanes Ivan and Dennis. Featuring 3 launch lanes and parking for over 100 trailers and tow vehicles, it easily the largest in the area. (more…)

Cherie Mills took top honors in the Lady Angler category in the 2006 Destin Deep-Water Shark tournament, but it took more than landing a 480lb Tiger Shark to do it.

A challenge by second place finisher Virginia Lipscomb over allowable assistance by Mills’ crew invoked a rather interesting clause in the tournament rules - resolution via polygraph.

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From an e-mail forward at work today, we learned about a 6′ bull shark caught near Cinco Bayou Bridge, in Fort Walton Beach on the 10th of September. Least anyone have misconceptions, this is not uncommon. Bull sharks are the most common shark in our area - and also the type of shark most adapted to brackish and even fresh water. Bull sharks have been found as far north as St Loius, Missouri on the Mississippi river and caught quite often in the bay, bayous, and intercoastal waterway around Destin. We are not aware of any inshore human attacks in this area.


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The 28th Annual Destin Seafood Festival will be held on October 6-8 at the Morgan Sports Complex in Destin (4200 Two Trees Road, see map below). Besides great seafood from local restaurants, the festival offers art and crafts from over 100 exhibitors, childrens’ activities, and live entertainment. Headliners include Dave Mason on Friday, rock band Kansas on Saturday, and local talent Jones and Company on Sunday. Admission is $5 per person and covers the entire weekend. Children under 12 are free. For more information, visit the Destin Seafood Festival homepage or call (850) 837-6241. (more…)