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Snook Released In Sarasota

In late November, scientists with the Mote Marine Laboratory released 320-hatchery reared snook into a Sarasota Creek as part of …

Improving Life On Seawalls

An architecture professor at the University of Kansas is experimenting with a novel idea that might help restore some of …

Ten Resolutions to Get You Fishing

Here are some “resolutions” for 2017 designed to get you out on the water. Trust me, these are resolutions you’ll want to stick to.

Christmas Trees for Improved Fish Habitat

Christmas Trees for Improved Fish Habitat As the holiday season comes to a close, many of us are more than ready …

New Barracuda Size Limits for South Florida – Includes Martin County

At its November meeting in St. Petersburg, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) set new barracuda size limits. …

Tips and Tricks to Choose Sustainably Sourced Seafood

By integrating sustainable fishing and seafood practices into our daily lives, we can ensure that local ecosystems thrive for generations to come.

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Pat Hutchinson Lands World Record Blue Catfish on Light Tackle

Pat Hutchinson set a new IGFA Women’s 3-kg (6 lb.) Line Class World Record with a 13.61-kilogram (30-pound) blue catfish caught on the James River in Virginia. The record-setting catfish struck her cut bait, and after a determined 22-minute battle, Pat successfully landed the fish. She weighed it on a certified scale before safely releasing it back into the river.

Record-Breaking Catch: Weston Lands 153-Pound Alligator Gar on 2-Pound Line

On April 8, 2025, angler Art Weston reeled in an astonishing 153-pound alligator gar while fishing on Lake Livingston, TX

Big Trouble in Morehead City

There’s nothing quite like the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, and the 2025 tournament reminded us all why it’s one …