Bruce Cheves News Today

Theres more to it than just hauling in fish. From Meet Miss Destin to the Rodeo Run, mark your calendars.

The Destin Fishing Rodeo general meeting is set for 5:30 p.m., Feb. 9 at AJs Seafood and Oyster Bar in Destin.

The Destin Fishing Rodeo awards ceremony is scheduled for 4 p.m., Nov. 6 at AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar.

“I feel that by furnishing fish to the market I can be of better service to the war effort," said Clarence Marler.

Its one thing to be 40 and freediving with a polespear, but to be eight months pregnant and nail a pending world record black drum is another thing.

From a 108.8-pound amberjack to a 305.4-pound shark, the Destin Fishing Rodeo had some big fish hit the scales in its first week.

The first fish of the Destin Fishing Rodeo was an 8.4-pound dolphin on the Slay Ride.

The 74th annual Destin Fishing Rodeo kicks off Oct. 1 on the docks behind AJs Seafood and Oyster Bar. Scales open daily from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.

"The reason is its great therapy for everybody … not just the patients, but staff and everyone they encounter here it’s just going to make their day better."

Wednesday marks the first day of a 79-day red snapper season for Destins charter boat fleet.