Moosehead Lake in Maine is a beautiful lake, spanning 74,890 acres with a maximum depth of 246 feet. It is between 35 and 40 miles long and between 2 and 10 miles wide, depending on where you are in the lake. It has a shoreline of 400 miles. It is the largest mountain lake in the eastern United States.
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On September 19, 2024, Art Weston made headlines while fishing at Choke Canyon in Texas, landing a colossal 212-pound alligator gar. This remarkable catch earned Art the IGFA Men’s 16 lb. Line Class World Record for the species. Accompanied by IGFA Captain Kirk Kirkland aboard the Garship Enterprise, Art's achievement also solidifies his status as the holder of every available Men’s Line Class World Record for alligator gar.Editorial StaffMar 10th, 2025
Broomstick. That’s what I started out coastal fishing with nearly 20 years ago. I had done quite well bass fishing with heavy-action rods growing up.Tobin StricklandMar 9th, 2025
Agnieszka Szelag made headlines when she caught an impressive 130-pound, 15-ounce wels while fishing the Rio Ebro in Spain. This remarkable catch has earned her the IGFA Women’s 24-kg (50 lb.) Line Class World Record for the species. After a thrilling 70-minute battle, Agnieszka recorded the weight on her certified scale and successfully released the fish back into the water.Editorial StaffMar 6th, 2025
Jan Gredysa was fishing off Shinnecock, New York, when a 43-centimeter black sea bass took his bait. After a brief struggle, Jan successfully landed the fish and recorded its length using his official IGFA Measuring Device before safely releasing it back into the water. With this impressive catch, Jan has set the IGFA All-Tackle Length Junior World Record for the species.Editorial StaffMar 5th, 2025
Robert Kowalski made waves off the coast of Miami, Florida, when he landed a remarkable 50-pound, 1-ounce blackfin tuna while fishing aboard the Miss Britt. The impressive fish struck a live bait from a kite and put up a spirited fight for 20 minutesEditorial StaffMar 4th, 2025
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.
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...
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 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
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.Editorial StaffDec 8th, 2025
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.Editorial StaffJan 12th, 2026
