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Read The July Issue!

Read the latest issue in your area!Jun 27th, 2025

A Tale Of Fathers, Daughters And Fishing

On a recent spring day, I was reminded what it means to be a proud father of a young lady in love with fishing and our beautiful lifestyle.Jun 26th, 2025

Suzuki Marine’s Relaunch of Popular V6 4-STROKE OUTBOARD!

Suzuki Marine’s New Stealth Line™ Outboards Win 2024 Top Products Award From Boating Industry Magazine, Adding Three Popular Models Suzuki … May 21st, 2025

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New IGFA World Record: Weeks Lands Massive Yellowmargin Triggerfish on Fly

Leon Mark Weeks made angling history while fly fishing the flats of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia. He landed a stunning 5.81-kilogram (12-pound, 13-ounce) yellowmargin triggerfish, setting a new IGFA All-Tackle World Record for the species.Jul 2nd, 2025

Record-Breaking Catch: Weston Lands 153-Pound Alligator Gar on 2-Pound Line

On April 8, 2025, angler Art Weston reeled in an astonishing 153-pound alligator gar while fishing on Lake Livingston, TXJul 1st, 2025

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Pat Hutchinson Lands World Record Blue Catfish on Light Tackle

Pat Hutchinson set a new IGFA Women’s 3-kg (6 lb.) Line Class World Record with a 13.61-kilogram (30-pound) blue catfish caught on the James River in Virginia. The record-setting catfish struck her cut bait, and after a determined 22-minute battle, Pat successfully landed the fish. She weighed it on a certified scale before safely releasing it back into the river.Jul 1st, 2025

Scholarship Winners Announced by CCA & Mud Hole Education Program

In its fourth consecutive year fostering environmental leadership through Florida high school students, the CCA Florida Fred Crabill Youth Scholarship Program presented by the Mud Hole Custom Tackle Education Program announced the 2025 scholarship winners at the Awards Banquet on Thursday, June 19.Jun 27th, 2025

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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.Jun 27th, 2025

It’s An Addiction: The Summer Surf

The Texas summer surf can spoil a newcomer in a heartbeat and it's what the seasoned surf angler typically awaits each year. Jun 25th, 2025

Fish Food and Flies

Fly anglers are as attracted to their flies as fish are, and in some cases, can be even more attracted to them than the fish. There are a wide variety of flies available for anglers, and selecting from the array can be complicated. There are different colors, sizes, and materials. There are weighted flies and unweighted flies. So, what are the best flies? The simple answer is: it depends.Jun 24th, 2025

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How Alligators Catch Fish

The alligator has been around for over 37 million years, in which time it has perfected its hunting skills.Jun 23rd, 2025

South Florida Angler Reels in Rare 148-Pound Opah off Fort Lauderdale Coast

'It's the equivalent of seeing big foot:' Rare 148 pound Opah caught in Fort LauderdaleJun 19th, 2025

Save Rodman Reservoir in North-Central Florida!

Time is running out to save one of Florida’s most treasured fisheries. The Florida Legislature has passed a state budget that includes funding to remove the Rodman Dam — a move that would destroy the Rodman Reservoir as we know it.Jun 19th, 2025

The Dometic DG3 Gyro Sets New Standard in Marine Stabilization

  Exploring the Dometic DG3 Gyro: A Comprehensive Overview The Dometic DG3 Gyro is a cutting-edge device that has gained … May 20th, 2025

Head South For Big Fish This Winter

As the holidays approach and temperatures drop, many will feel the need to scratch that fishing itch. There is no better place to catch your next trophy this winter than down in sunny south Florida.Nov 26th, 2024

Miami Boat Show | February 15-19, 2023

    Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. Fore more info visit https://bit.ly/3iL3zw7Dec 20th, 2022

Florida Keys Elks Lodge’s 11th Annual Ladies Dolphin Tournament of the Florida Keys!

On June 7th with winds out of the east, ninety anglers boarded 30 boats for the Florida Keys Elks Lodge’s 11th Annual Ladies Dolphin TournamentJun 18th, 2025

Hauling Mutton And Grouper Off The Marathon Bottom

Bottom fishing is about hard-pulling fish and filling the cooler with some delicious table fare. With grouper season in full swing, there may be no better way to get your daily workout than floating over a reef or wreck. And you’d be hard pressed to find a better place to do it than off of Marathon in the Florida Keys.Jun 17th, 2025

Surviving Freediver Blackout

Tips on ways freedivers can mitigate the risk in this sport:Jun 16th, 2025

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Parkit360 Electric Trailer Dollies – Make Impossible Spots Possible

The hassle to get the boat in the driveway has ruined one too many boating trips. Parkit360’s electric powered trailer … Oct 18th, 2022

Whale Makes A Surprise Breach Next To Fishing Boat

A whale surprises two fisherman on their boat when it breaches the water going after the same fish and hits the side of the boat. Both men and their boat were safe.Oct 17th, 2022

Trophy Hunting Huge Bass

Here’s a little insight on how successful trophy hunters fishJul 18th, 2022

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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.Jun 13th, 2025

NOAA Sets 2-Day Atlantic Red Snapper Season; Withdraws Bottom Fishing Closure Proposal

(NOAA) Fisheries has announced a short recreational season of just two days for 2025 for red snapper in the South Atlantic. Red snapper harvest will be open for recreational anglers in the South Atlantic, from North Carolina through Florida, July 11 and 12. The limit is one fish per angler. NOAA Fisheries also withdrew the proposed bottom fishing closure from Amendment 59 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic.Jun 12th, 2025

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Bay Scallops: Seasons and Bag Limits

FWC info on recreational bay scalloping in Florida, including seasonal guidelines, bag limits, and licensing requirements. The FWC designates specific scalloping seasons across different counties. Jun 10th, 2025

Kaitlyn Bui Lands IGFA World Record Bonefish in Hawaii

On January 16, 2025, Kaitlyn Bui etched her name into sportfishing history while fishing the flats of Honolulu, Hawaii. During the outing, she landed a 6-pound Pacific Bonefish, setting the IGFA Women’s 12 lb. Line Class World Record for the species.Jun 9th, 2025

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Trout Fishing North Carolina’s Oconaluftee River

North Carolina’s Oconaluftee River has a multiple personality disorder. Its headwaters fall from an elevation of more than 5,000 feet via a little creek called Beech Flats Prong high in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Beech Flats gains flow from multiple tributaries and becomes the Oconaluftee in a more than 8-mile run through the national park.Jun 6th, 2025

18-Foot Vessel “Skippin Sue” Deployed to Enhance Artificial Reef Near Destin-Fort Walton Beach

The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Natural Resources Team, in partnership with Coleen Marine, successfully deployed the 118-foot offshore utility supply vessel SKIPPIN SUE on Monday. The vessel now rests approximately 8 nautical miles south of Destin-Fort Walton Beach, at a depth ranging from 51 to 77 feet from bow to stern.Jun 5th, 2025

Mouse It’s What’s For Dinner

For those looking to take fly fishing for trout to a whole new level, consider mousing. Mousing refers to fishing for trout with large topwater patterns meant to mimic small rodents. It is a tactic best utilized at night, when nocturnal rodents forage.Jun 4th, 2025

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Classic Surf Pompano Rigs

I prefer pompano rigs with two hooks and a 1- to 3-ounce pyramid sinker as the anchor. Pyramid sinkers dig deeper into the sand than bell or barrel types and should be just heavy enough to prevent your rig from walking back to shore. Keep a few different weights at your disposal and adjust accordingly.Jun 3rd, 2025

May Brings a Surge of Trophy Snakehead Catches Across the Chesapeake

 May was a big month for big Chesapeake Channa (northern snakehead) catches. Anglers submitted over 60 trophy-sized Channa—measuring 30 inches or longer—for FishMaryland invasive species awards.Jun 2nd, 2025

Mota’s Record-Breaking Blue Peacock

On August 15, 2024, Murilo Soares Mota made history while fishing in Brazil’s Tres Marias Lake, landing a stunning 24.803 inch blue peacock bass. With this impressive catch, Mota set the IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record for the species. The record-setting fish struck while Mota was casting a lure, and after a successful fight, he measured it using an official IGFA Measuring Device before safely releasing it back into the water.May 30th, 2025

Tennessee Teen, 15, Catches Incredibly Rare White Catfish

Edwards Tarumianz captured a rare, totally white, leucistic blue catfish from the Tennessee River near downtown Chattanooga. Edwards was anxious to release the rare fish unharmed in hopes someone else might have the privilege of catching the fish again someday.Jul 11th, 2022

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  Suzuki Marine and Furuno Launch New FishHunter™ Drive Automatic Features Offer Powerful Tools for Fishing Suzuki Marine and Furuno … Apr 26th, 2022

Be Prepared for Hazards of All Kinds

Recently, I was enjoying a quiet morning on the boat, all by myself, catching several fish in a remote place on the lower end of the Apalachicola River.Apr 25th, 2021

Enter To Win A Suzuki Portable Outboard Motor!

Winner announced 7/17/25 live from ICAST!May 30th, 2025

Topwater Madness

In bodies of water lacking a lot of structure, using topwater baits like small poppers that mimic small baitfish can be a very successful tactic. May 29th, 2025

Huge Black Crappie Caught In Illinois

On March 28, Kinkaid Lake in Murphysboro, Ill. produced a more than 4 ½-pound crappie that should narrowly eclipse the existing 41-year-old state recordMay 28th, 2025

Scup Crudo

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 scup, filleted and skin removed 1/4 cup salt Rinse under cold running water and pat dry. …

Snapper Pecan Meuniere

Fresh snapper always makes a great meal! Go catch up a few and serve up this Fresh From Florida recipe.

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Living The Costa Rica Experience

Fifteen years ago, a friend and I flew into San Jose and took a small plane to Quepos, Costa Rica … Jan 1st, 2019

Making A Weedless Shrimp

  If I had to choose one inshore bait over all others, it would definitely be a shrimp. I can’t … Oct 1st, 2018

A Big Snook Story

On an early afternoon in mid-June, my wife and I had dropped our son at swim lessons in Jensen Beach. … Sep 9th, 2018

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Night Snorkel in a Crystal Clear Florida River

After a big rainstorm, my friend Nick and I set out to explore one of Florida's spring-fed rivers at night. The weather ended up being fantastic, and we saw an amazing array of wildlife and aquatic plants. It's always refreshing to see some of Florida's springs still lush with submerged aquatic vegetation as groundwater contamination from agricultural runoff threatens many of them with nitrogen pollution (which in turn leads to algae blooms and the springs looking murky and gross). But so far this system has proven resilient and is in relatively good health. Hope you enjoy coming along for the ride!May 27th, 2025

The Heart of the Season in Nosara, Costa Rica

The best part of the fishing season is right around the corner on the northern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica in the district of Nosara. May 23rd, 2025

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Suzuki Marine USA Promotes Two Vice Presidents

Suzuki Marine USA today announced the promotion of two key executives to key vice-presidential management positions.  Brandon Cerka will now serve as the company’s Vice President Sales and Marketing, while Jacob Ewing was promoted to the position of Vice President, Operations.May 22nd, 2025

Eric Fetchko Wins 2025 Eddie Smith Manufacturer of the Year Award from Center for Sportfishing Policy

Dometic Marine Segment President Eric Fetchko was honored with the 2025 Eddie Smith Manufacturer of the Year Award during the American Boating Congress Industry Lunch, held recently in Washington, D.C. and hosted by the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association. May 22nd, 2025

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Spring Striped Bass Run the Hudson River

New York’s Hudson River could hardly be considered pristine on its lower end. That doesn’t seem to bother the striped bass.May 22nd, 2025

The Reefline Project Aims To Protect Miami Beach’s Coastline And Marine Life

Underwater art installations set to unveil later this year will give fish shelter and help corals thrive. The sculpture park and snorkel trail will be publicly accessible and is expected to stretch roughly seven miles. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch reports.May 21st, 2025

Potential Virginia Record Breaking Black Crappie Caught in Occoquan Reservoir

Tim White, of Woodbridge, Virginia potentially caught the biggest Black Crappie registered in the State of Virginia in 12 years!May 20th, 2025

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Central Costa Rica’s Pacific Sailfish

The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!  They are migratory, with the main concentration of fish arriving in our area of the Central Pacific as the dry season sets in the end of December. They move away as the wet season kicks in during early May. Even though this is the main migration, there are always sailfish present in these waters year round.May 19th, 2025

Mud Hole Supports Mighty River Recovery for St. Johns River Restoration

Partnership Aimed at Habitat Replenishment on Florida’s Longest River System May 19th, 2025

Under the Sea – Preventing a Diver Nightmare

Unfortunately, “left-at-sea” stories are not uncommon. Boats can become incapacitated; divers can get caught in a current; the possibilities are endless.May 16th, 2025
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Easy Does It

When diving, your ease of movement sends a message to the inhabitants of the ocean. Move smoothly and easily, and … Jul 24th, 2018

796.9-Pound Blue Marlin Wins Mississippi Billfish Classic

After a pursuit lasting more than a decade, Team Reel Addiction finally topped the field of 117 boats to win the 2018 … Jun 27th, 2018

The BIG and Small of Spring

Each spring, anglers are greeted with big winds, big tides and small baitfish. There is no time when the size of your lure is more important than the spring season. With the abundance of small baitfish in the water, it can be difficult to get the attention of your target species, especially when you are fishing with artificial lures.May 15th, 2025

Fish Names For Florida Towns

For a state with millions of residents and visitors who fish, one can find a number of Florida towns named after fish. Here are just a few of them.May 14th, 2025

Build a Bombproof Grouper Rig

Folks are ramping up for grouper season. If you’re not geared up and properly prepared, you might be one of the many people at the dock talking about the one that got away. Here are some tips that work well when grouper are the target.May 13th, 2025

Grilled Herring with Fennel

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 whole herring, scaled, gutted and rinsed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 fennel bulb, cut into …

Spiny Lobster, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

Cook Your Catch! Fresh Florida grown ingredients, plus spiny lobster, means one good salad!

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