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Hide And Seek With World Record Stripers
It’s no secret really big stripers patrol the eastern end of Long Island Sound. Just ask Greg Myerson; he found the biggest one in August of 2012 – the IGFA world record, which weighed 81 pounds 14 ounces! Lucky catch? Hardly. Myerson, 50, of Wallingford, Connecticut, has targeted big bass in these waters since childhood. Over last decade he’s hauled in numerous 50- and 60-pounders, plus a 73-pound behemoth, in addition to the top prize.
Hawaii Team Wins Million Dollar Purse In Blue Marlin World Cup
A fleet of 152 boats competed around the globe on July 4 in the 2023 edition of the single-day Blue Marlin World Cup. At stake was a record purse of $1.241 million in combined prize money. After a lengthy day of fishing, Apex, a 54-foot Donnie Caison custom sportfisher based in Kona, Hawaii, emerged as the winner to earn the winner-take-all jackpot.
Florida Slashes AJ Season In State Waters
At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to close recreational harvest of greater amberjack in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The season, which previously ran from Aug. 1 through Oct. 31, has been cut to just 25 days from Aug. 1 through Aug. 25. The shortened season is consistent with the Gulf federal season. During the open season, anglers may keep one amberjack per person, with a minimum length of 34 inches fork length.
Jigging Deep… Who Needs Live Bait?
It all started for me when I began focusing on the big bull reds that prowl the waters around the St. Andrews Pass and the bridges in Panama City, Fla. I knew many of them lurked in those deep waters, and using live bait was usually a sure bet, but I get such a kick out of fooling fish with artificial lures that I had to explore the world of deep jigs
Alabama Deep Sea Rodeo Expects Large Turnout
The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is expecting big numbers for the rodeo’s 90th anniversary celebration July 20-23 at the rodeo site on Dauphin Island.
Flipping Fundamentals With Denny Brauer
Flipping is a must-know bass fishing technique that can put fish in the boat when everything else fails.
Scallop Reports Point To A Pretty Good Season
Bay Scallop season is rolling along on the Gulf Coast of Florida, and reports from different areas are varied. Overall, this season seems poised to be a pretty good one, based on what we were hearing at presstime in mid-July, and there’s still time to go hunt some tasty bivalves. Most zones remain open through Sept. 24, and remember, scalloping conditions can change dramatically based on the weather, tides and water clarity. The only way to know is to go!
Catch Pythons, Win Prizes!
A contractor working for FWC successfully removed a Burmese python along with its nest, which contained a record 111 unhatched eggs from the Everglades. With reproduction like that, it’s easy to see why this destructive invasive species needs to be controlled.
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).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.Under The Sea – Speargun Selection
Speargun selection is one of the most hotly debated topics on spearfishing forums. Fortunately, there are many great brands nowadays...
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