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Rods And Reels Giveaway
Enter to win Rods and Reels during the month of February!
NOAA proposal would change bluefin tuna bycatch rules
The Cape Hatteras gear restricted area would be lifted for pelagic longlining, and new season times adopted for other Northeast and Gulf of Mexico areas under bluefin tuna bycatch adjustments considered by NOAA
Three Natives Takes Top Honors at The 30th Annual Cheeca Lodge & Spa Presidential Sailfish Tournament
83 anglers fishing on 22 boats released 57 sailfish over challenging two-day competition
Bass Fishing World Mourns The Death Of Forrest Wood
Forrest L. Wood, the namesake of FLW and a longtime member of the FLW family, passed away Jan. 25 at age 87. He spent his final days surrounded by family, including his wife of 68 years, Nina.
Snook slated to reopen in Atlantic state waters Feb. 1
Snook is slated to reopen for recreational harvest on Feb. 1 in Florida’s Atlantic coastal and inland waters (from the Miami-Dade/Monroe county line north), including Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River.
Giant Chinese paddlefish declared extinct after surviving 150 million years
Scientists say the giant fish species that managed to survive at least 150 million years has been completely wiped out by human activity.
New Striped Bass Regulations
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Striped Bass Board decided to address the sharply declining numbers of striped bass along the Atlantic seaboard, including the Chesapeake Bay, by requiring an 18 percent harvest reduction relative to 2017 levels.
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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.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!Spearfishing Bluewater Hunting
Bluewater spearfishing is the ultimate test of skill, patience, and nerve. Hunting massive pelagic fish while freediving in the open ocean demands precision, specialized gear, and respect for one of the most exhilarating challenges beneath the surface.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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