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8-Year-Old Fisherman Reels In Fish As Big As Him: ‘I Just Never Gave Up’
Elliot Webster is becoming a local legend in Chicago taking Belmont Harbor in Lake Michigan by storm. Reeling in salmon, bass and trout that are as big as he is. Even on a busted rod.
Some Iconic Florida Fishing Piers Gone After Hurricanes
The Rod & Reel Pier was established in 1947 and was known for its "little bit of old Florida" charm. The owner, Oliver “Oli” Lemke, hopes to rebuild the pier and restaurant
Teen Kayaker Rescued After Spending 12 Hours Lost At Sea Off Hawaii’s Coast
A 17-year-old kayaker spent about 12 hours clinging to his kayak after becoming separated from his high school group, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Coast Guard video shows the moment he was rescued by an off-duty lifeguard who happened to be nearby.
Remora Wrangling
Most anglers don’t target remoras. However, if you drifted your bait past a cruising shark and a remora attached to the big fish took it, you would be treated to a terrific fight as both animals tussled with you. Eventually the remora would let go of its host, allowing you to haul it in. You might then spend the rest of the day wondering how your 15 to 16-inch catch had felt more like…well…a hundred-pound shark, right?
Understanding Florida Amendment 2: The Right to Hunt and Fish
The amendment requires a 60% supermajority vote to pass and will take effect on January 7, 2025, if approved.
NOAA Announces $2 Million for Partnerships to Support Red Snapper Recovery
NOAA Fisheries’ expanded partnerships with the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission and the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies at the University of Miami to support improved data for red snapper using Inflation Reduction Act funds.
Tailing The Kingfish Migration
Perhaps more than any other species, king mackerel are temperature driven. Kingfish prefer a temperature range of about 68 to 73 degrees, which is extremely specific, and it keeps them on the move.
New York Angler Breaks State Smallmouth Bass Record!
a new NY state record for smallmouth bass was set on Sept. 22, 2024. Using a soft plastic lure, Dante Piraino of Baldwinsville, Onondaga County, reeled in a nine-pound smallmouth bass from the St. Lawrence River while fishing in a bass tournament hosted in the city of Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County. The record-breaking “smallie,” caught in 30 feet of water, surpassed the previous state record caught from Cayuga Lake in 2022 by eight ounces.
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.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.
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