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One Dead, Five Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Florida Coast
The U.S. Coast Guard is still searching for five people after a boat capsized.
Fellsmere Reservoir: From Farmland to World Class Fishery!
Following the flooding in 2016, FWC stocked the lake with 1 million Florida bass fingerlings, 145,000 black crappie, 374,000 redear sunfish, and 345,000 bluegill to rapidly establish a thriving sportfish population.
Record-Breaking Catch: Ilya Sherbovich’s Snubnose Pompano
Ilya Sherbovich made waves while fishing in the Seychelles, landing an impressive 15-pound, 10-ounce snubnose pompano. This remarkable catch has earned him the IGFA Men’s 20 lb. Tippet Class World Record for the species. After a thrilling 12-minute battle, Ilya weighed the fish on his certified scale and captured stunning photos before safely releasing it back into the water.
Rare Leatherback Sea Turtle Lays Eggs During Daylight on Florida Beach
Daytime nesting is rare for all turtles, making the sight of an endangered leatherback turtle nesting even more exceptional.
Alabama’s Dustin Connell Claims Third Championship Title at Bass Pro Shops REDCREST 2025 at Lake Guntersville
Clanton, Alabama pro goes back-to-back, wins second consecutive REDCREST title with 27 bass weighing 87 pounds, 11 ounces to earn another $300,000 payday
Record-Breaking Catch: Spencer McCormack Lands World-Record Smallmouth Bass
On November 18, 2024, Spencer McCormack made waves in Emmet County, Michigan, by catching a remarkable 7-pound, 1-ounce smallmouth bass. This impressive catch earned him the IGFA Men’s 12 lb. Tippet Class World Record for the species, surpassing his own previous record of 6-pound, 11-ounces set just last year.
Derek Merricks Ties World Record with 16.54 Inch Black Crappie
Derek Merricks made a remarkable catch while fishing on Buggs Island Lake, Virginia, landing a stunning 16.54-inch black crappie. This impressive fish ties the IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record for the species
National Pediatric Cancer Foundation “Fishing Funds the Cure” Tournaments Raise Awareness and Funds for Crucial Research
These exciting inshore and freshwater fishing tournaments are held in beautiful locations like St. Pete Beach and Sarasota, Florida, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and more. Each event, thoughtfully designed to engage supporters, features a kick-off celebration, angler swag bags, an awards dinner and a silent auction, all dedicated to making a meaningful impact.
Young Anglers Reel in Sailfish Dreams at Second Annual Keys Kids Tournament
On February 8th, fifty-seven young anglers set sail on 21 boats in the waters of Islamorada for the Second Annual Keys Kids Sailfish Tournament. This free, one-day event featured youth in two divisions: small-fry (ages 0-10) and junior (ages 11-16).Upstate New York Bass on the Fly!
For an angler, being outside and fishing in a short sleeve shirt with no one around should be enough to call any day a success. This day was about to get better. As we cast into a river with increasing water temps and a majority of the steelhead already back in Lake Ontario, our expectations of a tight line were low. Soon enough, as we launched large flies into the water, the addicting tight line grabs began. These fierce strikes were not steelhead, but hungry smallmouth bass. We enjoyed a full day on the river swinging 4-plus-inch flies and catching more than 25 smallmouth bass apiece.Under The Sea – Slings and Polearms
There’s a retro-movement taking place—a trend toward primitive hunting gear. Slings and polespears are used in places that do not allow trigger mechanisms.
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