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In Texas, Giant Fish Breed Giant Fish
When it comes to growing giant largemouth bass, Texas has it figured out.
123-lb. Flathead on 12-lb. Test!
Here’s a blast from the past from the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). In May of 1998, angler Ken Paulie caught this 123-lb. flathead catfish from Elk City Reservoir in Independence, Kansas. It set the IGFA all-tackle world record for the species, which still stands today.
25-inch Westslope Cutthroat is an Idaho Record
A 25-inch-long westslope cutthroat trout is the new catch-and-release length record for Idaho. Daniel Whitesitt, of Post Falls, Idaho caught the big cutthroat on a stonefly nymph while fly fishing the Clark Fork River in northern Idaho on April 13.
Monster Snook Crushes Record
“Texas” Roy Crush said the snook he caught on April 26 in Quepos, Costa Rica could have eaten his previous personal-best snook. At 58.6 pounds and 50 inches long, Crush’s giant Pacific snook is certainly the fish of a lifetime. It crushed the existing IGFA 20-lb. line-class record of 47 pounds, and it’s just a pound shy of being the largest snook on record with IGFA.
Gulf AJ Reopens for May
Recreational harvest of greater amberjack is open in Florida state and federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico from May 1 through May 31.
Junior World Record Mango!
Congrats are in order for Krieger Brasseale, whose 51-centimeter gray snapper was recently approved as a new IGFA all-tackle length junior world record. That’s just a hair longer than 20 inches to Americans.
Teen Lands $1 Million Barramundi
An Australian teen made himself a millionaire in the early morning hours of April 28 when he landed a tagged barramundi with a $1 million bounty.
A Biologist’s Tips for Finding Flounder
Flounder fishing in coastal Georgia offers anglers a thrilling pursuit, with peak seasons from April through October. Understanding the behavior, habitat and techniques for targeting this species can significantly enhance your success on the water.
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 …Enter To Win Skye Burkhardt’s Halloween Ultimate Paddleboard Fishing Package!
Winner announced 10/31/25A Wade-Fishing Pilgrimage To South Texas
I've traveled all over the Gulf Coast in search of trophy trout. As a self-proclaimed “purist,” 25 miles east of Raymondville, Texas is as good as it gets.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.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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