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The N.C. Division Of Marine Fisheries Recently Certified A New State Record Swordfish.
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record swordfish. Cary Carney of Newport caught the 504-lb, 8-oz fish about 55 miles off Morehead City.
The Elusive Big-Fin Squid
This fascinating creature, a deep-sea squid, was video taped by Shell out in the Perdido Area of Alaminos Canyon, at 7800 ft. depth. They can reach almost 20ft long when fully grown.
12-Year-Old Catches Great White Off Florida Coast
A 12-year-old boy reeled in a fish a little bigger than expected on Tuesday while fishing with his family off the coast of Fort Lauderdale.
Master Hunters
With the South Florida sailfish season in full swing, here’s an awesome video from BBC Earth with some great footage exploring how sailfish hunt and feed in open water. The video features Indo-Pacific sailfish, but you can bet Atlantic sailfish use some of the same strategies.
Surf Expo January Records 21% Increase In Total Attendance
Surf Expo, the premier watersports and coastal lifestyle tradeshow, saw a robust 21% year-over-year gain in attendance for its January 2023 edition, hosting more than 8,500 industry professionals at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida
Angler Paid $70K For Catching Minnows
In the Pacific Northwest, there is a bounty for northern pikeminnows on the Columbia and Snake rivers. In 2022, one angler racked up nearly $70,000 for catching more than 7,000 of these voracious predators of juvenile steelhead and salmon.
Record Grunt Caught off N.C.
On Jan. 2, Logan Ennis, of Red Oak, N.C. set a new North Carolina state record with a white grunt that weighed 4 pounds, 13.6 ounces. He bested a record that has stood for more than 50 years.
Catch-And-Release In Extreme Cold
With February bringing some of the coldest fronts of the year across the continent, here is some science gleaned from the non-profit Keep Fish Wet to help you best handle fish you plan to release.
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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