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Fall Fishing On The Jetties

For many inshore and shore-based anglers, October means flounder and big redfish. Along the southern coasts of the U.S., both the Atlantic and Gulf, big breeder redfish and doormat flounder are piling into the sounds and beaches.

The Tug of Pacific Salmon

Arguably, the most iconic fishes in the western states and Alaska, salmon have a long history with humans, as food — but so much more.
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Don’t Miss the Skinny Wasteland for Autumn Smallies

Smallmouths aren’t always roaming where you might think. Classic deep water haunts, weedbeds, reefs and sunken timber aren’t providing sustenance. So where might one find smallies when the leaves turn? They’re in depths of 2 to 5 feet, even in ultra-clear water.

New Connecticut Record for Common Carp

'Tis the season for congratulations! This time, the accolades go to Brian Santos, who now holds the new catch-and-release Connecticut state record (by weight) for Common Carp.

That’s No Whale! Two Fishing Buddies Rescue Man From Hull Of Capsized Boat Off Nantucket

Nicholas Whitbeck and Joe Tormay were fishing off Nantucket when they spotted what appeared to be a dead whale. Upon closer inspection, they discovered a man waving his hat atop a capsized fishing boat.

8-Year-Old Fisherman Reels In Fish As Big As Him: ‘I Just Never Gave Up’

Elliot Webster is becoming a local legend in Chicago taking Belmont Harbor in Lake Michigan by storm. Reeling in salmon, bass and trout that are as big as he is. Even on a busted rod.

Some Iconic Florida Fishing Piers Gone After Hurricanes

The Rod & Reel Pier was established in 1947 and was known for its "little bit of old Florida" charm. The owner, Oliver “Oli” Lemke, hopes to rebuild the pier and restaurant  

Teen Kayaker Rescued After Spending 12 Hours Lost At Sea Off Hawaii’s Coast

A 17-year-old kayaker spent about 12 hours clinging to his kayak after becoming separated from his high school group, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Coast Guard video shows the moment he was rescued by an off-duty lifeguard who happened to be nearby. 

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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.

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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.

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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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