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Choosing the Correct Baitfish Fly

In many fly anglers’ boxes, you will see an array of flies in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Having the one correct fly in the box is the key to success.

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.

Lass and Bass! Alie Abrell Lands a Monster in Marion County

As Florida’s peak bass season heats up, this catch is a promising preview of the kind of giants anglers can expect on the line.

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.

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Killbox wins Islamorada Sailfish Tournament

The tournament brought steady excitement on the water as well with strong performances across both divisions.

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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.

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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!

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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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