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First Time Exhibitor Wins Best of Show at ICAST

Startup company backed by trauma survivor takes home “Best of Show” in an upset for the ages

ICAST 2022 | On The Water Product Demonstrations

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Increase Survival Of Deep-Water Releases

Descending devices take fish back down to a depth where increased pressure from the water will recompress swim bladder gases. They fall into three categories: mouth clamps, inverted hooks and fish elevators. With proper set-up and practice, descending devices can be easy to use and make a big impact on the survival of released fish.

Trophy Hunting Huge Bass

Here’s a little insight on how successful trophy hunters fish

In The Weeds

The good thing is baitfish like to hang around sargassum—it protects them from predator fish. Sometimes the fishing is better with sargassum in the water.

New England Court Reinstates Ban On Lobster Gear

In Effort To Protect Right Whales

Three Clues To Mahi Mahi

If you are fortunate enough to be able to target dolphin fish along the Gulf Stream this summer, you are in the right place at the right time. You shouldn’t have much trouble filling your cooler and even maxing out on the generous daily bag limit of this species.

Covering Water With A Bladed Jig

The market is flooded with different brands, sizes and colors of the bladed jig. I have experimented and found the Z-Man Jackhammer is the best performing bladed jig out there. In a variety of colors and sizes, they run perfectly out of the package every time. To me, it’s worth the expensive price tag.

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Fleur de Lis Wins the 2026 Florida Panhandle Billfish Series

In a tight contest, Fleur de Lis came out on top to win the 3rd annual Florida Panhandle Billfish Series. The Hatteras 63 GT, based in nearby Orange Beach, Alabama, fished all three events of the Emerald Coast series, developed to highlight the big-game fishing opportunities off Florida’s Panhandle.

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Enter To Win!

Your choice of a Leader Eater Combo Kit or A Shark Guard by Fishtek Marine!

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Bucket List: Central Costa Rica and 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!

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Surviving Cold Water Shock

Cold water shock is the real killer in winter boating accidents, not hypothermia. The initial gasp reflex can overwhelm you in seconds, leading to rapid drowning if you’re unprepared. Learn how to control your breathing, use the HELP position, and apply survival techniques like the carpet formation to conserve heat, save energy, and dramatically increase your chances of survival in cold water emergencies.

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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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