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FL S1764

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/28/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jack Latvala

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Captain Bill Smith for catching the first bonefish (albula vulpes) on an artificial fly in summer 1939, 75 years prior to this resolution
  • Smith used handmade fly-fishing equipment including a 9 1/2-foot Orvis Battenkill rod and Shakespeare #1891 reel near Islamorada Little Basin to land the 8-pound fish
  • Recognizes Smith's historic achievement as initiating the sport of fly fishing for bonefish, which developed into a multimillion-dollar fishing industry
  • Credits Smith with contributing to the reputation of Islamorada and the Florida Keys as a premier fishing destination

Legislative Description

Captain Bill Smith

Last Action

Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9101 (Adopted)

5/1/2014

Full Bill Text

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