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Oct 13RED OCTOBER! Tampa Bay Redfish Are Keeping Our Rods Bent!
There's something special about October on Tampa Bay. The oppressive summer heat finally starts loosening its grip, the mornings become a little more comfortable, and the redfish decide it'...
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Oct 8The Cover Is Final — Trading My Badge for a Boat Is Almost Here
Captain John E. Blenker • Coming December 2026 The final wraparound cover for Trading My Badge for a Boat. There are moments when a project finally starts to feel real. For ...
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Sep 22Trading My Badge for a Boat Has Entered the Formatting Stage
I’m excited to share that Trading My Badge for a Boat: Finding Peace, Purpose, and a Second Career on the Waters of Tampa Bay has officially entered the formatting ...
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Sep 17Gag Grouper Season Is Halfway Over
The bite has been slow, but we are still putting meat on the table We are already about halfway through gag grouper season, and I will shoot straight with you: ...
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Aug 31Book Update: One Step Closer to the Finish Line
Another week has passed, and Trading My Badge for a Boat continues moving closer to publication. After reviewing the manuscript several times, I added several new stories and reflections that ...
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RED OCTOBER! Tampa Bay Redfish Are Keeping Our Rods Bent!
October 13, 2026
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The Cover Is Final — Trading My Badge for a Boat Is Almost Here
October 8, 2026
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Trading My Badge for a Boat Has Entered the Formatting Stage
September 22, 2026
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Gag Grouper Season Is Halfway Over
September 17, 2026
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Book Update: One Step Closer to the Finish Line
August 31, 2026
