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Breaking News: NOAA Proposes Fishing Closure for 55 Species Off Florida Coast
NOAA Fisheries has unveiled Amendment 59 to the South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan. This amendment aims to ban bottomfishing for 55 species, including red snapper, along significant portions of the Florida Atlantic coast. The proposed Secretarial Amendment has been developed by NOAA Fisheries as part of a legal agreement mandating actions to halt the overfishing of red snapper in the South Atlantic.Jan 15th, 2025
De Sulocki’s Record-Breaking Trahira
Brazil's Xingu River, famous for its aggressive fish, witnessed a historic moment on July 15, 2024. Ian-Arthur De Sulocki, IGFA Representative and Ambassador, hooked a 77-centimeter trahira while working a streamer fly. The fish tore through the water before Ian skillfully brought it in, smashing the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for the species. After a quick measure on his IGFA Measuring Device, Ian released the record-breaking fish back into its jungle waters home.Jan 15th, 2025
Bluefin Tuna Fetches $1.3 Million at Tokyo’s Toyosu Market Auction
In an impressive display of luxury seafood bidding, a bluefin tuna sold for approximately $1.3 million at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market. This remarkable sale represents the second-highest bid ever recorded at the market's annual auction since it began in 1999, as confirmed by market organizers.Jan 14th, 2025
Epic Catch: Thomas Sebestyen’s 56-Pound Permit Still Stands in the Record Books
Thomas Sebestyen set the Men’s 10-kg (20 lb) Line Class World Records with this incredible 25.49-kilogram (56-pound, 3-ounce) permit caught in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1997. 🎣 Casting a small yellow jig tipped with a shrimp, Sebestyen hooked into the fish of a lifetime. This catch was also the All-Tackle record for several years and still stands as the second largest permit in the IGFA record books.Jan 13th, 2025
Williams’ Blue Bastard Breaks World Record
Craig Williams took his fishing game to new heights on August 26, 2024, in Dampier, Australia. Using a crab lure, he hooked a 19-pound, 11-ounce blue bastard, challenging his skills. The catch not only surpassed his previous personal best but also set a new IGFA All-Tackle World Record for the species. After verifying the weight on a certified scale, Craig released the fish, solidifying his status at the pinnacle of the sport.Jan 10th, 2025