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Big Pine Key – The Quieter Side of the Florida Keys
Big Pine Key and the Lower Keys, situated where the island chain takes its westward swing past Marathon, are promoted for those who enjoy peace and quiet.
Queen Trigger is a Georgia Record
Georgia created a new state record category after angler Ryan R. Simmons caught this 7-pound, 0.58-ounce queen triggerfish on April 7. The fish is a new species in the Georgia Saltwater Game Fish Program and no prior record existed.
15-Year-Old Lands 101-Pound Blue Cat
A 101-pound blue catfish caught by a 15-year-old girl on April 7 is the heaviest blue cat on record for Ohio. The jury is still out on whether it will be certified as a new state record. It was caught on a jugline, and there is no jugline category for Ohio state records.
April Calls for Tan, Cream and Yellow Dry Flies
April is prime-time for topwater trouting across north Georgia. It’s the height of seasonal hatches for light cahill mayflies and tan caddisflies, and the start of our yellow stonefly hatches, too.
Monkeyface Prickleback: It’s a World Record!
Ever heard of a monkeyface prickleback?
3 men spell ‘HELP’ with palm fronds, rescued from remote Pacific Island Pikelot
The castaways gathered palm fronds from the 31-acre island, arranged them to spell out “HELP” on the beach, and waited, according to a Coast Guard statement.
Louisiana Red Snapper Season Opens April 15
The 2024 Louisiana private recreational red snapper season opens Monday, April 15, in both state and federal waters off Louisiana. The season will run seven days a week with a daily bag limit of four fish per person at a 16-inch total minimum length limit.
Walmart Becomes First Retailer to Deliver Live Bait
We’re still not completely convinced this Walmart press release isn’t an April Fool’s prank. Apparently, Walmart stores in Alabama now deliver live bait to anglers at the dock. Is it a joke? You be the judge:
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.Enter To Win Skye Burkhardt’s Halloween Ultimate Paddleboard Fishing Package!
Winner announced 10/31/25Rockin’ Bass in the Adirondacks
Often when the Adirondacks are mentioned in fishing circles, pristine secluded trout rivers or brook trout ponds come to mind. Our secret is that the ADKs have countless bass fishing options, as well, with any kind of water you could think of.Wahoos – Wonderful and Wily
Wahoos are one of the most coveted fish for bluewater hunters. That is because they are stealthy, good-tasting, and way smarter than you are. Here are some tips for hunting this wary species.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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