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Record Tiger Trout Caught in Idaho
A hybrid fish introduced to control overpopulated species has created a heck of a trophy fishery at Montpelier Reservoir in eastern Idaho. Recently, angler Kody King, of Montpelier, caught an 8.47-pound tiger trout from the small 131-acre lake. His fish crushed the existing state record, nearly doubling the previous record of 4.8 pounds.
Charter Captain Describes Rescuing Fishermen From Capsized Boat
The captain of a fishing charter described the moment his crew found and rescued four men in the water after their small boat capsized off the coast of New Jersey. “That boat went down in the blink of an eye,” said captain Bobby Quinn.
This Old Trick Elevates Your Chum
When you add biodegradable glitter to your chum, the oils coat every single small piece of glitter. When it hits the water, each piece of glitter becomes fish attractant. As it slowly spreads through the water column, it catches sunlight and reflects it. The oil onboard each small piece of glitter leaves a trail that only a hungry smart fish would care to follow.
River Po Produces Another Record Wels
Italy’s River Po has done it again. Last week, MADCAT pro staffer Alessandro Biancardi caught a 9-foot-long wels catfish that will likely replace the IGFA world length record for the species. The monster wels measured 285 centimeters (9 feet, 4.2 inches) in length and stands to beat out the existing record by just 4 centimeters, or about an inch and a half.
Summer Bass On The Ledges
Impoundments created by damming rivers and creeks all have something in common beginning in about June. Fish head out to the ledges, and it’s this summer pattern that brings anglers offshore to the famous ledges on my home lake, Eufaula, as well as on reservoirs around the region.
Top SUP Tips for Fishing
Typically coming in under 30 pounds, it is easy to transport, it’s quiet and super stealthy, and with a standing view it makes for a fantastic platform.
Atlantic Snook Harvest Closes June 1
Florida boasts some of the best snook fishing in the world, but such a popular gamefish must be managed carefully. Starting June 1, recreational harvest of snook in Atlantic state and federal waters of Florida will close and remain closed through August during peak spawning season.
Drift Boat Basics
With two anglers flailing away from either end of drift boat, there is huge potential for monumental foul-ups. A drift boat and a good oar-man can be flyfisher’s best friends, but there are some rules everyone must follow.
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 – Spearfishing Apparel
The popularity of spearfishing in the U.S. has grown, and it has spawned product innovation and improvements not only with spearguns, but with dive apparel.
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