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That’s No Whale! Two Fishing Buddies Rescue Man From Hull Of Capsized Boat Off Nantucket

Nicholas Whitbeck and Joe Tormay were fishing off Nantucket when they spotted what appeared to be a dead whale. Upon closer inspection, they discovered a man waving his hat atop a capsized fishing boat.

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.

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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.

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Explosive Shallow-Water Action at Key Largo

August in the Upper Keys is full of options. One could find fast action on the reefs or dolphin offshore; Capt. Greg Poland prefers the shallow stuff.

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Spearfishing the Pacific with Good Time Charlie Charters

It started as just an idea for a family vacation, and it turned into a new passion for the sport of spearfishing and freediving.

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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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