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Bucket List: Weldon, North Carolina
Each spring, the small town of Weldon, N.C., located just off I-95 in the northeast part of the state, becomes the “Rockfish Capital of The World.”
Foundation Outdoor Group Continues Growth with Flex Coat Acquisition
Sale ensures Flex Coat will maintain U.S.-based operations and popular product lines and formulas
Inshore To Offshore At Big Pine Key
Hundreds of years ago Native American tribes made frequent visits to harvest the Florida Keys’ rich abundance of seafood the area provided. Now many years later and well into the 21st century the combination of flowing Gulf Stream waters, coral reefs, lush mangrove islands, shallow flats and a complex interconnection of deep channels make this area unlike anywhere else in the world.
Record-Breaking Catch: Roberta Arostegui Lands World Record Smallmouth Buffalo
Roberta Arostegui made angling history while fishing in Kingsland, Texas, by landing a 26-pound, 8-ounce smallmouth buffalo. Her impressive catch has officially set the IGFA Women’s 6-kg (12 lb.) Line Class World Record for the species. Guided by Austin Anderson, Roberta successfully reeled in the record fish, documented its weight on a certified scale, and safely released it back into the water.
A Modern Take on Booking Fishing Guides and Charters
Booking fishing guides and charters have not really changed at all for 50 years, so the industry is ripe for change and improvement.
Choosing the Correct Baitfish Fly
In many fly anglers’ boxes, you will see an array of flies in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Having the one correct fly in the box is the key to success.
One Dead, Five Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Florida Coast
The U.S. Coast Guard is still searching for five people after a boat capsized.
Lass and Bass! Alie Abrell Lands a Monster in Marion County
As Florida’s peak bass season heats up, this catch is a promising preview of the kind of giants anglers can expect on the line.
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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