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Giant 95-Pound Oklahoma Flathead

This 95-pound Oklahoma catfish won’t break any records, but it’s a giant nonetheless. Angler Bradley Courtright caught the monster flathead on a trotline at Pine Creek Reservoir.

Mud Hole & CCA Florida Prepare for 3rd Annual Youth Scholarship Week

Mud Hole & CCA Florida Prepare for 3rd Annual Youth Scholarship Week 2024/2025 Program Participants Compete for College Scholarship Funds …

Teen Catches Record Alabama Snook

Gardner Love, 17, caught his 27-inch, 7.04-pound snook while fishing solo in Soldier Creek, which feeds Perdido Bay near the Alabama/Florida state line.

Georgia Angler Lands Record Queen Triggerfish

Over two months, the Georgia state record for queen triggerfish has fallen twice. The latest state record, caught May 17, weighed 9 pounds, 6.24 ounces. Angler Brian Richburg, 29, of Brunswick caught his record triggerfish fishing offshore near the South Ledge in about 180 feet of water.

274 Snapper Over the Limit!

Florida conservation officers made a huge bust near Dry Tortugas National Park in the Florida Keys. On a single boat, they caught a group of poachers red-handed with 334 lane and yellowtail snapper. That’s 274 snapper over the bag limit!

Anglers Break Georgia Saltwater Records

The fishing was pretty good off the Georgia coast in early May. Two Telfair County, Ga. anglers set new saltwater state records, one for a nearly 24-pound almaco jack, and one for a 30-plus-pound blackfin tuna.

Do the Electric Slide: Jigging Under Power!

The electric reel is a game changer for high-speed jigging. Electric provides some distinct advantages in comparison to hours spent manually cranking jigs at high speed through the water column.

Dynamic Boats interview Saturday at The SOFLO Boat Show!

Make sure you stop by this awesome show if you are in South Florida this weekend! Video by Scott Goodman / Coastal Angler Magazine Miami Edition.

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Junior Angler Secures the Win in the 2026 Chub Cay Open

Teenager Jack Morino led team Sempre Duro to victory at the 2026 Chub Cay Open, securing both the tournament title and the Junior Angler trophy after a clutch blue marlin release. The 21-boat fleet saw intense competition in the Bahamas, with Gina Lisa and Marlin Brando rounding out the top three. Tournament Director Robert "Fly" Navarro noted excellent conditions for the event, which now leads into the series finale, the Chub Cay Invitational, on April 9–11.

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Cotton Tree Lodge, Belize

Time to accept a new concept, bucket list trips that are completely kid friendly and have all the bucket needs associated with the once in a life time experience. Now, add the twist of letting the kids dream up the place, with one limitation, of course, fish!

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Surviving Cold Water Shock

Cold water shock is the real killer in winter boating accidents, not hypothermia. The initial gasp reflex can overwhelm you in seconds, leading to rapid drowning if you’re unprepared. Learn how to control your breathing, use the HELP position, and apply survival techniques like the carpet formation to conserve heat, save energy, and dramatically increase your chances of survival in cold water emergencies.

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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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