The Destin Fishing Rodeo has a new Web site — and it looks great and is very informative.

On the site is a listing of all the boats registered to fish in the Rodeo as well as the captains phone numbers and how many passengers his boat will hold.

It also has a list of rules for the Rodeo as well as how to become a member of the Rodeo.

There are also PDF’s of past Rodeo winners all the way back to 2000 — I think there are plans to add even more.

The site also has a “Rodeo store” that features this year’s 60th Rodeo T-shirt. I’m sure as times rolls on, the site will have some of the other things that the Rodeo sells — like sweatshirts, caps, etc.

Be sure and check out the video that’s also on the site.

So far everything I’ve seen on it — is a great improvement.

Check it out for yourself at destinfishingrodeo.org

There’s nothing worse than feeling nauseated like you are going to lose your lunch just any second.

While I was down at the docks  Monday afternoon there was a group that had to cut their trip shot due to the old “rumble in the tummy.”

How did I know?

I can usually spot the signs. But hanging on to the railing and a pale face are usually dead give aways.

Ask me how I know? Been there, done that.

I remember my first trip on a party boat when I first moved to Destin. I did good on the way out and even at the first stop. But once I got a good whiff of the diesel fumes in the 90 degree temperature — I tossed my lunch right over the side of the boat.

We got to the next fishing spot — I caught fish — then I tossed the cookies again.

I learned my lesson — take the Dramamine or Bonine — they both work well. But you need to take it at least a couple of hours before you board the boat. And eat a small breakfast before you go.

Needless to say I didn’t let that first trip stop me from enjoying one of the greatest sports ever — fishing.

Even the ducks at the docks have to eat. And the girls in the booth at Fishing Fleet Marina makes sure they do.

This one was lucky enough to get plenty of bread crumbs.

I was out yesterday trying to find some low-cut socks for my brother-in-law to toss in with his birthday present.

However I soon found out that buying socks for a size 13 foot is not that easy, because
most stores carry socks that only fit up to a size 12.

Who would have ever thought that something as simple as a pair of socks would be that hard to find. Anyhow after three stops,  I finally found them at the Nike Outlet at Silver Sands Factory Stores.

So if you’ve got a big footed guy in your family and need socks — there you go.

Thursday night is Coed Church Softball League at Morgan Sports Center in Destin.

Last night, the coach of Destiny Worship Center could have taken a “W” for his team when their opponents showed up a player short.

Instead, he allowed the opposing team to pick-up a player, so they would have nine and not have to forfeit.

Picking up an extra player is allowed during the regular season, but during the end-of-season tournament, only the coach of the opposing team can say “yes” or “no” to picking up a player.

Is saying “yes” the right thing to do — when there’s a chance to play for the championship on the line? I guess it all depends on how hungry you are to win.

In this case, I think the coach did the right thing.

Destiny Worship Center ended up losing the game, but I think they set a good example.

Some have beards and others have cut all their hair.

I was out taking pictures during the flag football games Wednesday night at Morgan Sports Center and ran across some kids — now young men — I haven’t seen in a long time.

You know you are getting old, or been around a long time, when you see someone playing ball as an adult with a beard, but yet you can still recall him playing Little League.

However it was a little embarrassing after I had taken some of the pictures and had to ask for names. I just didn’t recognize them.

I remember taking pictures of Clark Drago when he played peewee football in Destin and he had a head full of hair — now he’s 10 times taller and has shaved his head.

The other surprise was Brent Sutton — I remember taking pictures of him in Little League. On Wednesday, however, he was sporting a head band and a beard.

I guess they all grow up sooner or later.

Every time I go down to the fishing docks, I’m amazed at the number of red snapper that continue to come in — and the stories I hear of all the ones they had to let go.

I can’t quite figure out how the “powers that be” came up with the limit of two per person. I know they think there is a shortage — but if they came to Destin just one week and see what I see — I just believe they would let us catch more than two per person.

If you haven’t made it over to Freeport to see the new Freeport Regional Sports Complex in Hammock Bay — let me encourage you to do so.

I saw it for the first time about two weeks ago when the Little League teams were playing in the District 1 tournament.It was a definite WOW when I drove into the parking lot and saw all the beautiful landscaping and ball fields.

And it’s not just one ball field, but five ball fields, some for adult softball and others for the young ones. The complex has a sand volleyball court, two soccer/football fields, three tennis courts, two basketball courts, and even eight shuffleboard courts.

And for the little guys, there is a neat fenced in playground area with everything from a small scale rock climbing thing to swings and slides of  every kind.

There are also nine covered pavilions with barbecue grills for cooking, and plenty of restrooms.

There’s no charge to enjoy the facility so check it out.

It’s located in Hammock Bay, just off State Road 20.

From the looks of what I’ve been seeing on the docks lately — fishing is good.

The red snapper are coming in at a good size grade.

Also there are a lot of amberine and grouper showing  up.

The one fish that’s making it’s way on the scene is the wahoo. In the last few days, I’ve seen a half dozen wahoo on the docks. A youngster hauled one  in the other day that was about as big as he was — 72 pounder. Then yesterday, I saw about three or four wahoo. Not as big, but still good eating.

Capt. Tony Davis on the Anastasia said the wahoo are showing up a lot closer in — the seven to eight mile range.

Come on down and book a trip.

The 7-8 year old machine pitch District I tournament will begin this weekend at Dalton Threadgill Little League Park in Destin.

This is a big honor to host such a tournament and the ball park is looking good.

Here is a run down of games slated for Saturday:

2:30 p.m. - DeFuniak Springs vs. R.L. Turner

2:30 p.m. - NVLL National 1 vs. Freeport

5 p.m. - Niceville National 2 vs. Tri-County.

Scheduled for Monday are as follows:

5 p.m. - Niceville-American 1 vs. Shalimar

5:30 p.m. - Niceville American 2 vs. the winner of the DeFuniak, R.L. Turner game.

5:30 p.m. - Crestview vs. the winner of NVLL National 1 and Freeport

8 p.m. - Destin vs. the winner of the Niceville National 2 and Tri-County game

Come on out and support your favorite team. The concession stand will be open.

See you there.