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On The Water with FECOP

Illegal Fishing Campaign to Begin FECOP staff recently met with longliners in Puntarenas and Quepos to discuss the state of …

For Sportsmen’s Sake, Bring Back The Land & Water Conservation Fund

Recently, I returned from a trip offshore to Stuart’s Sandsprit Park, ecstatic with a 40-pound cobia in the box. It …

The Southside Report ~ November Fishing Forecast for Kiawah, Seabrook & Edisto Islands

With most of October still feeling like summertime with daily highs in the low 90’s, November and a few cold …
NOAA and Keys Blue Star Fishing Partner For Sustainable Fishing

NOAA and Keys Blue Star Fishing Partner For Sustainable Fishing

Long considered an angler’s paradise, the sandbars, flats, channels and reefs of the Florida Keys provide year-round opportunities for anglers. …

Product Spotlight

For the first time, anglers have the option of a trolling motor with built-in Down Imaging sonar. Minn Kota’s new …
NOAA Fisheries Denies Longline Permit in Florida Closed Zone

NOAA Fisheries Denies Longline Permit in Florida Closed Zone

NOAA Fisheries recently denied an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) that would have allowed pelagic longline (PLL) vessels into the East …

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Cobia Caught on Birthday Trip Could Shatter World Record by 40 Pounds

On February 8, a group of anglers celebrating Lucas Tapper's 21st birthday off Southwest Australia hooked a massive cobia weighing 175.49 pounds. If certified by the IGFA, this catch would surpass the 40-year-old all-tackle world record of 135 pounds 9 ounces.

Brandon Palaniuk Clinches Victory at 2025 Champion Power Equipment Bassmaster Elite on Lake Okeechobee

Palaniuk showcased his expert angling techniques, ultimately securing the championship with an impressive final weight. His victory marks a significant achievement in his career, further solidifying his reputation as one of the top competitors in the world of professional bass fishing.