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March 14–August 26, 2014
The Lure of Florida Fishing

Discover how the Sunshine State got hooked on fishing at this special exhibit exploring the rise of sport fishing in Florida. Learn about the growth of recreational fishing in the late 19th-century and how it became such a popular past-time today. More than 100 artifacts, including tackle, trophies and fish mounts highlight significant periods in Florida’s angling history. Stunning paintings by William Aiken Walker and Stanley Meltzoff depict the natural beauty of aquatic life. You can even try your hand at Florida fishing on a Nintendo Wii.

Catch The Lure of Florida Fishing at the Museum of Florida History from March 14 to August 26.

Parking and admission are free. The Museum is located at 500 South Bronough Street in Tallahassee, Florida. For more information call 850.245.6400 or go online to MuseumofFloridaHistory.com.

Thanks for sharing. Interesting exhibit.

Hey, I'm an artifact of Florida fishing, perhaps I should volunteer!

Oh this is gonna be awesome.

Very Cool!

Nice. Remind us in March. ; )


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Thanks SilverKing for the post. It's got my wheels turning. Looks like a planned trip to Tallahassee is in my future.

Some great opportunities tied to this... Mark Sosin is coming in June and the fish printing seminar could be cool!

Schedule of events associated with The Lure of Florida Fishing.
March
March 13, 2014 Exhibit Opening and Reception • 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Mike Rivkin, fishing historian and author—lecture and book signing
"Angling and War: The Collision of Big-Game Fishing and WWII"

March 20, 2014 3rd Thursday • 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Sue Cocking, journalist and outdoors writer—lecture
"Views From the Casting Platform"

March 25, 2014 History at High Noon • Noon–12:45 p.m.
Tom Logan, fly fishing expert—lecture
"Fly Fishing Adventures in the Big Bend Area"

April
April 12, 2014 2nd Saturday Family Program • 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
MoLab, Inc., science educators—hands-on program
"Goytaku: The Art of Fish Printing"

April 17, 2014 3rd Thursday • 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Randall Scott, marine artist—lecture
"Portraits of the Sea—Art of the Dive"

April 22, 2014 History at High Noon • Noon–12:45 p.m.
Thomas Neil Knowles, historian—lecture and book signing
"Long Key: Flagler's Island Getaway for the Rich and Famous"

May
May 10, 2014 2nd Saturday Family Program • 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Headher Snead, marine fisheries educator—hands-on program
"Catch and Release"

May 15, 2014 3rd Thursday • 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Doug Kelly, journalist and author—lecture and book signing
"Florida's Fishing Legends and Pioneers"

May 27, 2014 History at High Noon • Noon–12:45 p.m.
Martha Saconchik-Pytel, author and historian—lecture and book signing
"Baker's Haulover: A Maritime Treasure of History and Pioneers"

June
June 14, 2014 2nd Saturday Family Program • 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary—hands-on program
"All About Knots"

June 19, 2014 3rd Thursday • 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Mark Sosin, author and angler—lecture and book signing
"A Sportsman's Memoir"

June 24, 2014 History at High Noon • Noon–12:45 p.m.
Helen Donaldson, Destin Fishing Rodeo executive director—lecture
"The Destin Fishing Rodeo: 66 Years in the Luckiest Village"

July
July 12, 2014 2nd Saturday Family Program • 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Jeff and Caroline Ilardi, sport fishing experts—hands-on program
"The Joys of Sport Fishing"

July 17, 2014 3rd Thursday • 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Terry Tomalin, journalist and author—lecture and book signing
"Florida: The Fishing Capital of the World"

July 22, 2014 History at High Noon • Noon–12:45 p.m.
Chef Justin Timinieri, FL Dept. of Agriculture—cooking demonstration
"Fare from the Sea"

August
August 9, 2014 2nd Saturday Family Program • 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Joe Budd Aquatic Center—hands-on program
"Where Fishes Live: Habitat and Anatomy"

August 21, 2014 3rd Thursday • 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Joan Matey, artist and museum educator—lecture
"Joan Matey's Fishy Fashion Show"

August 26, 2014 History at High Noon • Noon–12:45 p.m.
Michael Moore, West Marine, and Peter Cowdrey, historian—lecture
"Wayfinding at Sea: Then and Now"

I'm there!!Very cool and excited to see


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The wife and my boy went down to the museum to check this out today. Pretty cool to see all of the old reels and rods.

Attended the opening reception and heard Mike Rivkin's excellent talk on sport fishing's impact on WWII. He graciously signed his book to add to my collection.

The exhibit is very well done with lots of antique tackle, lures, tournament trophies, art and tons of historical photographs and explanations on the history of the sport in the Sunshine State. Some interactive stuff for the kids as well.

Definitely worth an hour or two to stop by while it's in town, especially on a windy or rainy day. The exhibit and parking are both free.