The Brown Clowns Are in Town: Battling Sharks for a Trophy Cobia

From shrimp boats and hungry sharks to the fight of a lifetime, landing a hard-fighting cobia is always an unforgettable experience. Find out how one well-placed live pigfish helped put this “brown clown” in the net!.. read more Editorial Staff Jul 10th, 2026
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Trophy Bream Caught in Irwin County, GA

Whitehurst was casting a red-and-black glitter worm in hopes of hooking a bass when something unexpected grabbed the bait. The fish felt so heavy and fought so strangely that he initially thought he had hooked a turtle. But when the catch finally came into view, it wasn’t a turtle—or even a bass. It was an enormous bream!Jul 13th, 2026

The Brown Clowns Are in Town: Battling Sharks for a Trophy Cobia

From shrimp boats and hungry sharks to the fight of a lifetime, landing a hard-fighting cobia is always an unforgettable experience. Find out how one well-placed live pigfish helped put this “brown clown” in the net!Jul 10th, 2026

Inshore Fish Move

Inshore fish are always on the move—shifting with tides, weather, temperature, forage and seasonal patterns. Understanding when and why fish relocate can help anglers target higher-percentage areas and dramatically improve their success on the water.Jul 9th, 2026

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Maryland Swordfish Record Falls Twice

The “fish of a lifetime” for one angler turned out to be the fish of the month for Maryland, as two state-record swordfish were caught during a two-week period this summer.Sep 10th, 2021

Surf Fishing Seminar Put On By Spencer Brogden And Company

Featuring how to target a wide range of species with several different rigs. Including Speckled Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Pompano, Tarpon And More!Sep 9th, 2021

Archer Sets New World Record

Matt Neuling, of Perryville, Missouri, arrowed a 125-pound, 5-ounce bighead carp on July 24 to set an alternative methods state record for the species. The fish also outweighed the existing bowfishing world record of 104-pounds, 15-ounces.Sep 8th, 2021

Two Catfish State Records Broken

Fishing records were made to be broken. Frequently.Sep 7th, 2021

Flotilla 59, Stuart, Named National Flotilla of the Year

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 59, Stuart, was recently selected as the National Flotilla of the Year. This award annually recognizes the most exemplary auxiliary flotilla in the nation. With more than 800 flotillas in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, it is truly an honor for the 55-plus members of Flotilla 59Sep 3rd, 2021

Massachusetts Angler Hauls In Rare Invasive Fish In Canton

With a mouth full of fangs, beady black eyes and a body covered in slippery slime, it was quite the haul for Mike Powell of Canton.Sep 2nd, 2021

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Fleur de Lis Wins the 2026 Florida Panhandle Billfish Series

In a tight contest, Fleur de Lis came out on top to win the 3rd annual Florida Panhandle Billfish Series. The Hatteras 63 GT, based in nearby Orange Beach, Alabama, fished all three events of the Emerald Coast series, developed to highlight the big-game fishing opportunities off Florida’s Panhandle.Jul 6th, 2026

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