The launch of the new NSO website is here! However, we are calling it a ‘soft launch’. We have our sights set high on providing great content to help you catch more fish, current content on fishing related issues, the ability to purchase NSO products from your pc, and much, much more. We have heard from our Canal St. customers their needs for a truly robust online website from NSO. We are listening and promise to bring you what you are asking for and more!

Over the next several months you will see additional features launched. We would greatly appreciate your feedback on how the site looks and feels as well as any new features that would help our fishing community. Send comments to onlinesales@newsmyrnaoutfitters.com.

Sincerely, Capt. Scott Tripp

With the growing proliferation of large retail outlets selling fishing tackle and related gear, one thing that is in danger of falling on the Florida Endangered Species list is the good ‘ole local hometown tackle shop. I’ll be the first to admit I’ve found myself falling into the habit of picking up a few lures while making a trip to the local department store, and even though I may find that lure I need or that new fishing line...[Read On]

New Smyrna Outfitters, East Cape Canoe, and Fishbites partnered to bring you a fun day on the water Saturday, February 20th. Being in the midst of one of the coldest winters in years God gave us a beautiful day to go catch some fish. We all needed a weather break!

With over 40 boats and 100 anglers looking to cash in on some fun prizes it was Bobby Brannan taking first place in the photo contest. [Winning Photos and more...]

Check out the ECC video below to catch some of the fun…

East Cape Meet-N-Greet and Photo Contest from East Cape on Vimeo.

It shouldn’t take a college professor to show that the government’s research about red snapper is pure junk. But, by golly, we’ve got not one but two college professors who see the so-called science for what it is. Wrong. At our request, Dr. Ray Waldner and Dr. Tom Chesnes waded through the daunting mounds of data that the National Marine Fisheries Service used to claim that Atlantic red snapper stocks are so depleted that long-term fishing closures are necessary. [Read On]

U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today secured a commitment from the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that she will appoint a senior policy advisor to improve relations between NOAA and the recreational fishing community. Senator LeMieux also highlighted the need for the federal government to review restrictions on recreational fishing.

As the days grow shorter and the average daily temperatures decline, there are a few simple additions and changes that you can make to your winter tackle arsenal that will help you become a better-prepared angler. [Read On]

NSO, ECC, and Fishbites Photo Contest Tournament

1st - Bobby Brannan

2nd - Richard Traugott

3rd - Tom Royal

[Winning Photos and more...]