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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.
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.
Cobia Caught on Birthday Trip Could Shatter World Record by 40 Pounds
On February 8, a group of anglers celebrating Lucas Tapper's 21st birthday off Southwest Australia hooked a massive cobia weighing 175.49 pounds. If certified by the IGFA, this catch would surpass the 40-year-old all-tackle world record of 135 pounds 9 ounces.
Young Anglers Reel in Sailfish Dreams at Second Annual Keys Kids Tournament
On February 8th, fifty-seven young anglers set sail on 21 boats in the waters of Islamorada for the Second Annual Keys Kids Sailfish Tournament. This free, one-day event featured youth in two divisions: small-fry (ages 0-10) and junior (ages 11-16).Upstate New York Bass on the Fly!
For an angler, being outside and fishing in a short sleeve shirt with no one around should be enough to call any day a success. This day was about to get better. As we cast into a river with increasing water temps and a majority of the steelhead already back in Lake Ontario, our expectations of a tight line were low. Soon enough, as we launched large flies into the water, the addicting tight line grabs began. These fierce strikes were not steelhead, but hungry smallmouth bass. We enjoyed a full day on the river swinging 4-plus-inch flies and catching more than 25 smallmouth bass apiece.Under The Sea – Slings and Polearms
There’s a retro-movement taking place—a trend toward primitive hunting gear. Slings and polespears are used in places that do not allow trigger mechanisms.
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