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World Record Blackfin Caught at Miami Tourney

A monster blackfin tuna caught during The Miami Dolphins Fins Weekend tournament is an unofficial world record. The 50.1-pound blackfin was certified by an IGFA biologist, and it outweighs the existing IGFA all-tackle world record by a little less than three-quarters of a pound.

Stories From a Marlin’s Life

The winner of IGFA’s Great Marlin Race presented by Costa in partnership with Stanford University is the tag that travels the greatest distance each year. But the real winners are anglers and fish. The data collected can be used by fisheries managers to protect billfish fisheries for the future. The data also tells some amazing stories of the wide travels of the world’s favorite big-game fish. Here are a couple recent highlights of the program!

Summer Snook On Top

I love blow-ups from a fish attacking a topwater lure. The sound and sight combined with the sudden impact are exhilarating to say the least. Of all of the fish I have caught on top in both fresh and saltwater, none compare to an aggressive snook attack.

Sight Fishing Tripletail and Cobia in the Bay

Now is a great time to hit the bays and the edge of the Gulf of Mexico for some great tripletail and cobia action!

Speak Up: Big Changes Ahead for Cobia Management

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is mulling big changes in the way cobia are managed in the Atlantic. The commission is seeking public comment on a draft addendum that explores a wide range of potential management actions that could affect cobia seasons, limits and state allocations from Georgia to New York.

No Word on South Atlantic Red Snapper Season

It’s June, and NOAA Fisheries is yet to announce dates for the South Atlantic red snapper season… or even if there’s going to be one.

What is this World Record?

In case you ever wondered how the fishing is on the other side of the world… it’s good!

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The Reel Deal wins the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum’s 2025 Celebrity Fishing Tournament

The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum proudly returned to Islamorada, Florida June 19th through the 21st for a Fan Fest and Celebrity Fishing Tournament.

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Enter To Win A Suzuki Portable Outboard Motor!

Winner announced 7/17/25 live from ICAST!

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The Heavyweight Experience of Alaska Saltwater Fishing

Alaska saltwater fishing is not for the weak of arm or back. Halibut get big in Alaska; fish reaching weights of 400 pounds, and lengths of 9 feet long.

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Surviving Freediver Blackout

Tips on ways freedivers can mitigate the risk in this sport:

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That GOAT’s Six Million Dollar Boat!

Lets take a look at Tom Brady's Six Million Dollar Yacht

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