The 20th annual Fishing for Kids Saltwater Trout Tournament made waves at Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee, Fla., reeling in a record-breaking 110 boats on Saturday, April 26, for a day of sunshine, sport, and community giving. With blue skies and a steady breeze, anglers of all ages cast their lines in support of UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, raising over $83,000 to fund life-saving research, medical equipment, and patient-focused services.Editorial StaffMay 12th, 2025
For the third time in less than a year, Georgia has a new freshwater fish state record for spotted sunfish! Josh Forsythe of Homerville, GA (Clinch County) landed a record-breaking 13-ounce spotted sunfish on May 5 while fishing the Suwannee River. Measuring nearly 9 inches, this catch surpasses the previous state record of 12 ounces, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).Editorial StaffMay 7th, 2025
Graig L. Hale hooked into an unforgettable catch while fly fishing the backwaters near Port Sulphur, Louisiana. Hale landed a 37.402-inch red drum, tying the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for the species.Editorial StaffMay 7th, 2025
The Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier in Florida is often referred to as the "world's most dangerous pier" due to the high concentration of tiger sharks and other marine life in the area. A video posted on YouTube by Brant Peacher showed a massive tiger shark and "endless amounts of giant sharks" near the pier. Editorial StaffMay 6th, 2025
On February 10, 2025, Pamela Moss set a new IGFA Women’s 8 lb. Tippet Class World Record while fishing on Lake Lanier in Georgia, USA. Moss landed a 9-pound, 5-ounce landlocked striped bass while fishing under the guidance of Dillon Lancaster. After weighing the fish on a certified scale, she safely released it back into the lake.Editorial StaffMay 2nd, 2025
In the early morning hours, 160 miles off the Texas coastline, aboard the Catillac—an Invincible 46' Catamaran—a record-breaking fight unfolded on the open sea. After five grueling hours of relentless pressure, angler David Esslinger and his team hauled in an 884-pound Atlantic bluefin tuna, officially setting a new Texas state record.Editorial StaffApr 30th, 2025
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.
Fly anglers are as attracted to their flies as fish are, and in some cases, can be even more attracted to them than the fish. There are a wide variety of flies available for anglers, and selecting from the array can be complicated. There are different colors, sizes, and materials. There are weighted flies and unweighted flies. So, what are the best flies? The simple answer is: it depends.
Without a doubt, Alberta, Canada’s Bow River is a world-class trout fishery. Glacier-fed and flowing more than 350 miles from the Canadian Rockies through the foothills and prairies of Alberta, it is big and scenic by the time it reaches the 50-mile section southeast of Calgary that author Jim McLennan called “the Blue Ribbon Bow.” It is here in this blue ribbon stretch that anglers flock to get in on some of the best brown and rainbow trout fishing in the world.
There’s a retro-movement taking place—a trend toward primitive hunting gear. Slings and polespears are used in places that do not allow trigger mechanisms.
The ACR Next-Gen ResQLink PLB has a new Digital Display. ACR Electronics’ new next-generation ResQLink Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) is … Editorial StaffMay 1st, 2019
A perfectly designed baitwell system. As fisherman, we all know how hard live bait can be to find. Seasonal weather patterns … Editorial StaffFeb 16th, 2019
Designed with purpose in mind. Since 2015, Frabill has continued to set the quiet standard in bucket conversion. The Frabill … Editorial StaffJan 19th, 2019
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. EditionSep 3rd, 2025
August in the Upper Keys is full of options. One could find fast action on the reefs or dolphin offshore; Capt. Greg Poland prefers the shallow stuff. Editorial StaffAug 15th, 2025
It started as just an idea for a family vacation, and it turned into a new passion for the sport of spearfishing and freediving.Editorial StaffAug 18th, 2025
