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Fishing for Kids 20th Anniversary Tournament Nets Record Turnout and Support for UF Health Children’s Hospital
The 20th annual Fishing for Kids Saltwater Trout Tournament made waves at Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee, Fla., reeling in a record-breaking 110 boats on Saturday, April 26, for a day of sunshine, sport, and community giving. With blue skies and a steady breeze, anglers of all ages cast their lines in support of UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, raising over $83,000 to fund life-saving research, medical equipment, and patient-focused services.
New State Record Spotted Sunfish Caught in Suwannee River
For the third time in less than a year, Georgia has a new freshwater fish state record for spotted sunfish! Josh Forsythe of Homerville, GA (Clinch County) landed a record-breaking 13-ounce spotted sunfish on May 5 while fishing the Suwannee River. Measuring nearly 9 inches, this catch surpasses the previous state record of 12 ounces, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
Graig Hale Ties World Record with Massive Red Drum in Louisiana
Graig L. Hale hooked into an unforgettable catch while fly fishing the backwaters near Port Sulphur, Louisiana. Hale landed a 37.402-inch red drum, tying the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for the species.
Dropping a GoPro Under the World’s Most Dangerous Fishing Pier
The Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier in Florida is often referred to as the "world's most dangerous pier" due to the high concentration of tiger sharks and other marine life in the area. A video posted on YouTube by Brant Peacher showed a massive tiger shark and "endless amounts of giant sharks" near the pier.
Moss Sets World Record with Landlocked Striped Bass on Lake Lanier
On February 10, 2025, Pamela Moss set a new IGFA Women’s 8 lb. Tippet Class World Record while fishing on Lake Lanier in Georgia, USA. Moss landed a 9-pound, 5-ounce landlocked striped bass while fishing under the guidance of Dillon Lancaster. After weighing the fish on a certified scale, she safely released it back into the lake.
Gulf Giant: Angler Lands Record 884-Pound Bluefin Tuna Off Texas Coast
In the early morning hours, 160 miles off the Texas coastline, aboard the Catillac—an Invincible 46' Catamaran—a record-breaking fight unfolded on the open sea. After five grueling hours of relentless pressure, angler David Esslinger and his team hauled in an 884-pound Atlantic bluefin tuna, officially setting a new Texas state record.
Wee Willy Wigglers are Fly Rod Magic
Warm-water fly fishermen are always looking for the “magic fly” that will catch fish all the time no matter what the conditions… something irresistible to most species of fish in a lake all at the same time. Well, I think I’ve come up with that fly. Say hello to the Wee Willy Wiggler
Finding Fish In The Indian River Lagoon
Most anglers can catch a fish but few know how to find them. Here are a few tips for finding fish in the Indian River Lagoon.
45th Annual Bisbee’s Black and Blue Exceeds $7.4 Million, Top Three Teams All Win $1.5 Million-Plus in Prize Money
Magic Touch earned top honors with a 459-pound blue landed on the last day of fishing, backed by a 344-pound blue from Day Two. The combined team from Texas and Florida is taking home $2,440,850 for those fish, including first and fourth places and multiple daily jackpot prizes.Graham County’s Snowbird Creek Has It All
Snowbird Creek, and its main tributary Big Snowbird Creek, are places fly anglers could spend days exploring and still leave water untouched. On its top end, Big Snowbird is one of the largest remaining flows populated with native southern Appalachian brook trout. On its lower end, near its mouth at Lake Santeetlah, Snowbird plays host to an annual migration of lake-run rainbows that reach lengths well in excess of 20 inches.Under the Sea – Mentoring Young Guns
If all goes well, it will be a fun day, and they will always remember their first fish with pride. Photograph it; celebrate it; enjoy it. Check out some great tips here!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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