Do I need a license to fish?

Fishing is just one of the many forms of relaxation people do these days with friends and family, and often while on vacation. It is a time for bonding and a great escape from the pressures of daily life. If you are planning to fish, please check and follow local laws and regulations. Obtain the…

Release Ruler Solutions

Growth Chart Fish Rulers Correctly estimating the weight of a gamefish that’s intended for release has always been a guessing game for anglers—it usually takes years, if not decades of experience to even come close. Plus-why kill a fish just to weigh it? Release Ruler has revolutionized the way we estimate the weight of released…

New Custom Marlin Rulers

Here are two new custom Marlin Release Rulers we designed for two clients. Keep in mind we specialize in tournament ruler solutions for inshore and offshore fishing. If you would like to inquire about our services contact dale@releaseruler.com

Tarpon Ruler Gets Action

We certainly encourage all of you Release Ruler users to submit photos of the rulers in action. Here King Sailfish Mounts owner Doug uses the Tarpon Ruler on a recent trip to the Florida Everglades. The ruler estimated the fish just under the 50 lbs. range. “The ruler is a must have with the new…

Several Changes to Swordfish Management Approved

Be sure to order your Swordfish Ruler! Click Here Several changes to swordfish management approved Several changes to the recreational and commercial management of swordfish in state waters were approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at the Nov. 21 meeting in Weston. Swordfish management is a success story. Swordfish was overfished…

Tarpon Fishing Rule Change For Boca Grande Pass

For immediate release: September 5, 2013 MyFWC.com/Commission Tarpon statewide snagging definition, gear rules in Boca Grande Pass to change The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), at its Sept. 5 meeting in Pensacola, approved a two-part proposal that adds language to the current statewide snagging definition for tarpon and modifies what types of gear…

Proposed New Rule to Ban Boca Grande Jig

At their upcoming meeting on September 5th – 6th in Pensacola, Florida, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will have a final vote on proposed new rules that would ban the use of the “Boca Grande Jig” and others with similar construction in Boca Grande Pass. Under the proposed gear restrictions for Boca Grande…

Florida Makes Tarpon, Bonefish Catch and Release Only

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), at its June 12 meeting in Lakeland, approved a proposal to make tarpon and bonefish catch-and-release-only fisheries and moved forward with a proposal to modify the types of gear used to target tarpon in Boca Grande Pass. This catch-and-release proposal was adopted in recognition of the fact…

Tarpon Tagging back for 2013

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Florida Guides Association (FGA) have teamed up again to bring The FGA/FWC Spirit of Tarpon DNA Sampling Challenge back for a second year. The goal is to encourage anglers to support the Tarpon Genetic Recapture Study (TGRS) by collecting DNA samples from the tarpon they…

Rough Weather Tennis Ball Release Ruler Tip

Based on early user feedback and our own field testing, we have found a great solution for keeping the Release Ruler steady in rough windy weather.  A tennis ball attached to the end of the Release Ruler via a snap swivel works amazingly well. Using a larger size snap swivel with a small section of…

New Sailfish Release Ruler makes its Debut

Prior to the Los Suenos Signature Billfish Series in Costa Rica we had a chance to measure a couple Pacific Sailfish to obtain the length and weight for The Billfish Foundation Tag card. Notice how the ruler streams alongside the majestic sailfish. Check out the sailfish ruler section to learn more and get yours today…

Photo and Video Shoot

From March 9 – 17 we will be down in Costa Rica prefishing and then tournament fishing the 2nd leg of the Los Suenos Signature Series aboard the 65′ Robin Smith “Gotcha.” While prefishing we are planning on demonstrating the Release Rulers. We will have a few how to tips and we hope the fishing…

New Release Ruler Website

This is our first attempt to create a new website for the patent pending Release Rulers. We will continue to update and expand the site as we get more products, input and news from the fishing public. We are also working on a mission statement for 8 Knots LLC and the Release Ruler brand. The…