The Atlantic Current - Issue 6

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Lobster Season

Lobster Season in Palm Beach and Broward Counties is here! August 6th starts the almost 8 month season. Force-E Scuba has you covered with all the gear you’ll need to catch your share. Florida Salt Water Fishing license with a Lobster permit. Dial toll-free, either 888-HUNT-FLORIDA (486-8356) or 888-FISH-FLORIDA (347-4356) from anywhere in the United States or Canada. (A $4.25 + 2.5% surcharge of total sale per person will be added to your purchase.) Get it online at www.MyFWC.com Now you’ll need some tools: Big-Mouth Lobster Bag with Nylon side A Lobster Gauge to measure your catch and stay legal. Gloves to protect your hands. A Lobster Loop (tickle stick). You can catch them by hand but this is so much easier, faster and protects the lobster from injury. Stop by a Force-E Scuba. They have what you need and plenty of free advice. They’ll even tell you where to go to find some bugs. They are located in Pompano, Boca Raton and Riviera Beach. www.Force-E.com

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