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FWC scientists discover new black bass species

Scientists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) have uncovered a new species of black bass in the southeastern United States. Scientists have proposed naming the new species the Choctaw bass and recommended the scientific name of Micropterus haiaka. They revealed their discovery at a meeting of the Southern Division of the American Fisheries Society earlier this year.

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Know when to run and when to rest

Every season, my neighbor harasses me to get a flu shot. I had refused every year, but this year she wore me down. I thought I was immune to the flu for 2013.

Not a chance. I have chills, fever and aches in every muscle and joint. Even my scalp aches. I really want the aches from running too long, weightlifting too much or paddling too far. So here I am; my wife has me secluded in my bedroom away from everyone except the dogs.

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Salty shores

As I launched my bass boat into Hernando Lake on Sunday afternoon with my son, I thought about how fortunate many of us are to be able to hook up our boats and drive to any of the many natural lakes and rivers along the Nature Coast — waters teeming with largemouth bass, snook, redfish, stumpknockers, catfish and specks, to name a few.

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Take a good look around once in a while

Spend a little bit of time on a hiking trail or in a kayak and you’ll definitely encounter some folks who seem like they are out to set a speed record. Oh, and bikes? This area is a huge cycling destination, and the Withlacoochee State Trail can often seem like an extension of the Citrus County Speedway. Two-wheeled edition, of course.

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Sometimes simple is the most effective

One of the beauties of fishing is its simplicity — but it can also be complex.

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When the weather’s cool, take a hike

Kevin Mims
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Fishtales: Lake Rousseau bass, pan fish going strong

Spring-like temperatures for several weeks are making fishing conditions along the county’s waterways nearly perfect.

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Date set for Nature Coast Festival

Kevin Mims
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Intrigue your kids with lady fish

Around these parts, there are some fish that get more than their fair share of ink on this Outdoors page. With good reason redfish, speckled trout, largemouth bass (my favorite), snook, tarpon and grouper are the rock stars written about frequently.

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It's manatee time

Kevin Mims
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