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Wade Fishing Essentials

To make the wade fishing experience more enjoyable, here are a few tips to help you make longer casts, protect your feet, and catch more fish!

Hundreds of Chinese Boats Suspected of Illegal Fishing

Illegal Fishing Crisis: Chinese Boats Off the Coast of Argentina

Record-Breaking Alligator Gar Caught by Art Weston

On September 19, 2024, Art Weston made headlines while fishing at Choke Canyon in Texas, landing a colossal 212-pound alligator gar. This remarkable catch earned Art the IGFA Men’s 16 lb. Line Class World Record for the species. Accompanied by IGFA Captain Kirk Kirkland aboard the Garship Enterprise, Art's achievement also solidifies his status as the holder of every available Men’s Line Class World Record for alligator gar.
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Rod Actions for Coastal Fishing

Broomstick. That’s what I started out coastal fishing with nearly 20 years ago. I had done quite well bass fishing with heavy-action rods growing up.

Record-Breaking Catch: Agnieszka Szelag Lands Massive Wels in Spain

Agnieszka Szelag made headlines when she caught an impressive 130-pound, 15-ounce wels while fishing the Rio Ebro in Spain. This remarkable catch has earned her the IGFA Women’s 24-kg (50 lb.) Line Class World Record for the species. After a thrilling 70-minute battle, Agnieszka recorded the weight on her certified scale and successfully released the fish back into the water.

Record-Breaking Catch: Jan Gredysa’s Black Sea Bass

Jan Gredysa was fishing off Shinnecock, New York, when a 43-centimeter black sea bass took his bait. After a brief struggle, Jan successfully landed the fish and recorded its length using his official IGFA Measuring Device before safely releasing it back into the water. With this impressive catch, Jan has set the IGFA All-Tackle Length Junior World Record for the species.

Record-Breaking Catch: Kowalski’s 50-Pound Blackfin Tuna

Robert Kowalski made waves off the coast of Miami, Florida, when he landed a remarkable 50-pound, 1-ounce blackfin tuna while fishing aboard the Miss Britt. The impressive fish struck a live bait from a kite and put up a spirited fight for 20 minutes

Brandon Palaniuk Clinches Victory at 2025 Champion Power Equipment Bassmaster Elite on Lake Okeechobee

Palaniuk showcased his expert angling techniques, ultimately securing the championship with an impressive final weight. His victory marks a significant achievement in his career, further solidifying his reputation as one of the top competitors in the world of professional bass fishing.

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28th Annual Keys Kids Fishing Derby

  The Islamorada Charter Boat Association put on another great event for 95 anglers ages 0-10 years old in the …

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Blue Ridge Mountain Lakes are Calling

Stripers from 20 to 40 pounds show up regularly on this reservoir outside Blairsville, Georgia. The elusive 50-plus-pounder is what everyone seeks, and very lucky anglers just might find it trolling bluebacks, big gizzard shad or trout.

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Goliath Grouper: Return of the Gentle Giants

While our reefs are home to a few “resident” goliath grouper that are spotted consistently throughout the year, one by one more and more of these fish begin arriving as summer starts to fade away into fall. Goliaths begin arriving as early as July, and are only here for a short period of time, often leaving as the last days of September tick away.

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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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