May: The Overlooked Month For Trophy Speckled Trout

If you’re a big trout enthusiast like me, you know there’s still time left to chase a personal best—if you haven’t had your fill over the past few months. While most anglers focus on trophy speckled trout from December through early April, May quietly remains one of the most underrated windows of the year... read more Editorial Staff May 19th, 2026
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Junior Record Blue Cat

Congratulations to Alexandra Hall for catching a very impressive blue catfish from Virginia’s James River. The young lady caught her 63-pound blue cat on Dec. 4, 2022, and it was recently accepted as an IGFA world record in two categories.Apr 6th, 2023

Live Fish Rain From The Sky

In February, residents of a northern Australia community were stunned when fish began raining from the sky.Apr 5th, 2023

Ever Wanted To Fish Dale Hollow, Home Of World Record Smallmouth Bass?

Now’s the time, because the fishing is on fire according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Here’s the report:Apr 4th, 2023

Walleye Tournament Cheaters Plead Guilty

DID THEY GET OFF EASY? Ohio walleye tournament cheaters agree to plea deal.Mar 30th, 2023

Florida Anglers Win High School Bassmaster Classic

Where Bryce Balentine and Dalton Loos are accustomed to fishing in Florida, rock is hardly ever a prominent piece of cover to target for a winning bag of bass.So, when the team from the Seminole Junior Anglers arrived at Watts Bar for the Strike King Bassmaster High School Classic presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, they felt like they were on a different planet.Mar 30th, 2023

Spring Break Fishing Inshore

I know a lot of people struggle to consistently pattern fish in the month of March, so I have put together a few key points that should help out.Mar 29th, 2023

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Bucket List: Central Costa Rica and Pacific Sailfish

The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought-after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!

Fly Fishing in Shallow Waters Can Equal Big Rewards

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Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel

The seven small islands that make up the Dry Tortugas lie 70 miles due west of Key West, a fisherman’s and naturalist’s paradise. These are hidden jewels.

Fly Fishing the Seychelles

In the Indian Ocean, about 1,000 miles off the east coast of Africa, there is an archipelago that claims the highest density of bonefish in the world...

Bucket List: Fly Fishing Edinburgh, Scotland

I had the privilege of living in Edinburgh, capital of Scotland. Apart from whiskey, kilts and bagpipes, they also lays claim to the origins of fly fishing.

The Heart of the Mullet Run

Fish will go on and do what they’ve always done, and what that means is that the mullet are running on Florida’s east coast.

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Plane Simple Wins Bragging Rights, Largest Payout in 2026 Shootout Production vs Custom

Plane Simple, a 77 Spencer run by Capt. Jimmy Werling, earned top team honors in the 2026 Shootout Production vs. Custom, which just concluded at the Abaco Beach Resort in the Bahamas.May 7th, 2026

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Bucket List: Central Costa Rica and Pacific Sailfish

The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought-after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!May 12th, 2026

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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.Jan 12th, 2026

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The unmanned boat was cruising in circles up to 40 mph off the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.May 1st, 2025