Casting a streamer, Ilya landed an impressive 13.50-kg (29-lb, 12-oz) inconnu, securing the IGFA Men's 10-kg (20-lb) Tippet Class World Record for this elusive species.Editorial StaffDec 9th, 2024
On June 11, 2024, Sofia Sherbovich reclaimed family bragging rights on Russia's Ponoi River by landing a stunning 94-cm Atlantic salmon.Editorial StaffDec 6th, 2024
Fishing the wild waters of Texas' Trinity River on August 8, 2024, Roberta Arostegui reeled in an extraordinary 66-lb, 8-oz gator gar.Editorial StaffDec 5th, 2024
At just six years old, Nathan "Bibil" Barreto is already making waves in the angling world! While fishing Brazil's iconic Juruena River on July 8, 2024, Nathan landed a jaw-dropping 26-lb payara.Editorial StaffDec 4th, 2024
Alexandra Spring turned heads in the angling community with her impressive 33-lb, 14-oz Atlantic halibut, caught off Orleans, Massachusetts. This catch earned Alex the IGFA Women’s 15-kg (30-lb) Line Class World Record for the species.Editorial StaffDec 2nd, 2024
On a long-range fishing trip from San Diego, Earl Gill IV landed an extraordinary yellowfin tuna weighing 443 pounds—a staggering 16 pounds more than the existing world record for a yellowfin caught on rod and reel.Editorial StaffDec 2nd, 2024
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