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Hooks, lines and sinkers are necessary equipment for fishing, but when they end up interfering with the life of a sea turtle, the results are not very pretty. This week, we learn about efforts to rehabilitate animals that survive potentially deadly interactions with anglers. Gulf World Marine Institute (GWMI) rescues, rehabilitates and...

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Does a detailed plan or a “go with the flow” approach give anglers the best chance for a successful fishing trip? If the guides are Chasin’ The Sun co-hosts Justin Leake and Travis Holeman, it depends on who you ask. This week, their stylistic differences are on full display as we take a closer look at how they approach...

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If you haven’t already retrieved your fishing gear from the closet and oiled up the reels, then now is a great time to do so. With water temperatures hovering around 70 degrees, many species of fish have been making their presence known in local waters. Just off the beaches, schools of Spanish mackerel, bonita, jacks and redfish have...

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Having a strategy for your fishing trip is a good idea but, when nature doesn't cooperate, it's time to make some adjustments. That's the challenge facing Capt. Travis Holeman and Capt. Justin Leake this week when a pod of hungry dolphins throws a wrench in their plans. It’s a beautiful day on the Gulf of Mexico and conditions...

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Panama City Beach owes a lot to tourism and for this year's Tourism Appreciation Week in Florida, we will be hosting a Real. Fun. Celebration on Wednesday, May 9th! Join us at the M.B. Miller Park County Pier from 5:00-8:00pm as we celebrate Tourism Appreciation Day ! This FREE event is open to locals, visitors and...

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Spring has sprung and it’s an exciting time of the year to be out on the water fishing! The bays and nearshore coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico come alive in the spring, as hordes of migratory fish species such as Spanish mackerel, bluefish and jacks take up residence in our area. One thing all these fish have in common is that they...

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What starts as a family outing turns into the experience of a lifetime for Capt. Justin Leake when he swims with a school of migrating tarpon in this week’s episode of Chasin’ The Sun. Justin’s up close and personal encounter is just one of the highlights of the show, which revisits some of the most popular tarpon segments...

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Spring has arrived at the Real.Fun.Beach. and with Easter weekend just a few days away, be sure to check out these restaurants and activities that are sure to make the holiday a “hopping” good time for the whole family! Start your holiday celebrations off at Schooners Last Local Beach Club on Friday, March 30 th -Easter Sunday,...

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Chasin’ The Sun kicks off the second half of the 2018 season with an all-new episode, “Structure + Birds = Fun!” Co-host Justin Leake teams up with fellow Panama City Beach fishing guide Jordan Todd, who brings along his trusty companion Murphy, a Labrador retriever that accompanies him on most of his chartered trips. The...

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Jazz up your calendar this season and attend one of the south’s premier spring events, the 20 th Anniversary of the Seabreeze Jazz Festival. The festival will take place April 18-22 at Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater and combines the top national jazz artists with a full weekend of fun, sun, great beaches and good times! The live music starts...

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Panama City Beach Blog

Sea Turtles and Jet Setting Jacks On Latest Episode of Chasin’ The Sun

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Mid-April Fishing Report

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Tourism Appreciation Day

April Fishing Report

Capt. Justin Swims With Tarpon on Chasin’ The Sun

Easter "Hoppinings" in PCB

New episodes of chasin' the sun return!

Keep Calm and All that Jazz

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