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Early Season Bites Along the Forgotten Coast
As we transition from winter to spring, the fishing really starts to heat up along the Franklin County coastline.
Texas Lake Serves Up Another Giant Bass
Another O.H. Ivie monster. Kyle Hall, of Granbury, Texas, caught this 13.58-pound largemouth Jan. 29 on a swim jig. And get this… it’s not the biggest bass he’s caught from the 19,000-acre reservoir
IGFA Recaps Giant Fish from 2022
Art Weston’s 46-pound, 8-ounce dorado set an IGFA men’s 50-pound line class world record when he caught it on Jan. 3, 2022 in Argentina. The big fish smashed a topwater plug in the Uruguay River.
Coast Guard Rescues Mariner In Distress As Wave Capsizes Vessel Near Mouth Of Columbia River
As a rescue swimmer, this was Aviation Survival Technician 3rd Class John "Branch" Walton's first life saved. Hours later, he and his classmates graduated from the Advanced Rescue Helicopter School.
The Palomar Knot – Best Snug Knot For All Line Types
Famous for its incredible strength, the Palomar knot ties well in all line types. That’s a huge advantage, and few knots can equal it on that front.
EPA Vetoes Pebble Mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay
EPA Vetoes Pebble Mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay: On Jan. 31, the Environmental Protection Agency used its authority under the Clean Water Act to veto the Pebble Mine. This final determination stops approval and ultimate construction of a sprawling copper-molybdenum-gold mine in southwest Alaska in the headwaters of the world’s most prolific salmon runs.
Angler Catches Two 14-Plus Pounders in a Day
They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and when it comes to largemouth bass that appears to be true right now at O.H. Ivie Lake east of San Angelo, Texas
Finding New Honey Holes
An old saying goes: the value of any land, whether above water or below, is determined by location, location, DETECTION.
Killbox wins Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
The tournament brought steady excitement on the water as well with strong performances across both divisions.Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel
The seven small islands that make up the Dry Tortugas lie 70 miles due west of Key West, a fisherman’s and naturalist’s paradise. These are hidden jewels.Surviving Cold Water Shock
Cold water shock is the real killer in winter boating accidents, not hypothermia. The initial gasp reflex can overwhelm you in seconds, leading to rapid drowning if you’re unprepared. Learn how to control your breathing, use the HELP position, and apply survival techniques like the carpet formation to conserve heat, save energy, and dramatically increase your chances of survival in cold water emergencies.Sarasota Police Officer Leaps into Action to Stop Unmanned Boat in Dramatic Rescue
The unmanned boat was cruising in circles up to 40 mph off the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.
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