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Connecticut State Record Summer Flounder

Please congratulate Bill Proulx with a new Connecticut state record Summer Flounder. It weighed in at 15.3 pounds, at 32 5/8 inches long with a girth of 26 1/4 inches. It surpasses the previous record caught by Michael Maffucci of 14lb 13.76 oz and 31.5 inches back in 2019. Awesome fish!

Red Grouper To Close in Gulf Federal Waters

NOAA Fisheries has announced a closure to recreational harvest or red grouper in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico will begin on July 21 and continue through the rest of 2023.

Hook & Tackle Celebrates 24 Years Of Sponsorship With The Miami Dolphins Foundation At Fins Weekend

Hook & Tackle, a renowned brand in the fishing and outdoor apparel industry since 1989, proudly announces its continued partnership with the Miami Dolphins Foundation for over two decades. This past weekend marked another successful Fins Weekend, where the entire Miami Dolphins team, including Head Coach Mike McDaniel, came together for a day of ocean fishing and an evening of celebration.

Blotchy Bass Syndrome Is A Virus

The research found that this blotchy skin condition is actually caused by a viral infection, an emerging novel adomavirus. Researchers have not pinned down a cause yet, but a U.S.G.S. report suggests higher incidences of blotchy bass syndrome in disturbed water systems, with a potential link to chemicals.

13-Year-Old Wins Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament

Thirteen-year-old Chase Johnson caught a 37.1-pound dolphin, earning his Triple J team first place and $7,500 in the 30th annual Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce Dolphin Tournament that ended June 4.

Record Tiger Trout Caught in Idaho

A hybrid fish introduced to control overpopulated species has created a heck of a trophy fishery at Montpelier Reservoir in eastern Idaho. Recently, angler Kody King, of Montpelier, caught an 8.47-pound tiger trout from the small 131-acre lake. His fish crushed the existing state record, nearly doubling the previous record of 4.8 pounds.

Charter Captain Describes Rescuing Fishermen From Capsized Boat

The captain of a fishing charter described the moment his crew found and rescued four men in the water after their small boat capsized off the coast of New Jersey. “That boat went down in the blink of an eye,” said captain Bobby Quinn.

This Old Trick Elevates Your Chum

When you add biodegradable glitter to your chum, the oils coat every single small piece of glitter. When it hits the water, each piece of glitter becomes fish attractant. As it slowly spreads through the water column, it catches sunlight and reflects it. The oil onboard each small piece of glitter leaves a trail that only a hungry smart fish would care to follow. 

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Lorelei Cabana Bar wins 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament

Fifty-four bar and restaurant employees headed to Long Key, Florida Sunday August 17th for the kickoff of The Florida Boy’s 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament.  The combined weight of three Dolphinfish would decide the winning bar.  

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Cruising the Abacos – An Adventure in Paradise

The Islands of the Bahamas are a paradise! The time to go is when an event is happening and with a shallow-draft boat to enjoy all the gorgeous islands.

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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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