Sail On…

Experience the thrill of fall sailfish action off Florida’s east coast as Will Schmidt shares an unforgettable trip filled with explosive strikes, acrobatic fights, and a first-time billfish catch... read more Editorial Staff Nov 6th, 2026
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Nature’s Little Trick: The Camouflaged Juvenile Atlantic Spadefish

Discover the clever camouflage of juvenile Atlantic spadefish, which mimic floating leaves and marsh debris to hide from predators in coastal waters.Nov 9th, 2026

Sail On…

Experience the thrill of fall sailfish action off Florida’s east coast as Will Schmidt shares an unforgettable trip filled with explosive strikes, acrobatic fights, and a first-time billfish catch.Nov 6th, 2026

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Blotchy Bass Syndrome Is A Virus

The research found that this blotchy skin condition is actually caused by a viral infection, an emerging novel adomavirus. Researchers have not pinned down a cause yet, but a U.S.G.S. report suggests higher incidences of blotchy bass syndrome in disturbed water systems, with a potential link to chemicals.Jun 9th, 2023

13-Year-Old Wins Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament

Thirteen-year-old Chase Johnson caught a 37.1-pound dolphin, earning his Triple J team first place and $7,500 in the 30th annual Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce Dolphin Tournament that ended June 4.Jun 6th, 2023

Record Tiger Trout Caught in Idaho

A hybrid fish introduced to control overpopulated species has created a heck of a trophy fishery at Montpelier Reservoir in eastern Idaho. Recently, angler Kody King, of Montpelier, caught an 8.47-pound tiger trout from the small 131-acre lake. His fish crushed the existing state record, nearly doubling the previous record of 4.8 pounds.Jun 6th, 2023

Charter Captain Describes Rescuing Fishermen From Capsized Boat

The captain of a fishing charter described the moment his crew found and rescued four men in the water after their small boat capsized off the coast of New Jersey. “That boat went down in the blink of an eye,” said captain Bobby Quinn.Jun 6th, 2023

This Old Trick Elevates Your Chum

When you add biodegradable glitter to your chum, the oils coat every single small piece of glitter. When it hits the water, each piece of glitter becomes fish attractant. As it slowly spreads through the water column, it catches sunlight and reflects it. The oil onboard each small piece of glitter leaves a trail that only a hungry smart fish would care to follow. Jun 5th, 2023

River Po Produces Another Record Wels

Italy’s River Po has done it again. Last week, MADCAT pro staffer Alessandro Biancardi caught a 9-foot-long wels catfish that will likely replace the IGFA world length record for the species. The monster wels measured 285 centimeters (9 feet, 4.2 inches) in length and stands to beat out the existing record by just 4 centimeters, or about an inch and a half.Jun 5th, 2023

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