1,260-Pound Blue Marlin May Be Largest Ever Caught Off U.S. East Coast

A massive 1,260-pound blue marlin landed off Massachusetts could be the largest ever caught along the U.S. East Coast. The incredible fish measured more than 11 feet and took approximately three hours to bring to the boat... read more Editorial Staff Aug 25th, 2026
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1,260-Pound Blue Marlin May Be Largest Ever Caught Off U.S. East Coast

A massive 1,260-pound blue marlin landed off Massachusetts could be the largest ever caught along the U.S. East Coast. The incredible fish measured more than 11 feet and took approximately three hours to bring to the boat.Aug 25th, 2026

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High School Anglers Rank Tennessee’s Top 5 Lakes

Recently, I asked student anglers and captains involved with high school fishing in Tennessee what the best lakes were. The top five are lakes many would recognize as successful tournament lakes over the last several years.May 13th, 2020

A Mother’s Day Story: Featuring Nina Garrett

A Mother's Day fishing story from Portland, TXMay 12th, 2020

Find river smallies in spring

Spring offers great opportunities to target smallmouth bass as rivers across the mountain states warm up. Water temperatures are the thermal cue that triggers increased metabolism and activity of smallmouth bass, creating excellent fishing conditions. May 11th, 2020

Musky tagged in upper James River

Anglers who capture a tagged fish can report the tag to Cory Bauerlien of Coastal Carolina University via phone or text at 443-974-6171 in exchange for a $50 reward during the June to September study period.May 7th, 2020

Texas Breeds Lunker Bass

Texas does interesting work to enhance the state’s largemouth bass fishing. The Toyota ShareLunker program is designed to not only highlight big bass caught in Texas, it’s used to promulgate the genetics of the largest individual fish. May 6th, 2020

Swimming In Hawksbill Heaven

Imagine looking up while taking a photo to find a sea turtle peering over your shoulder, checking out what you’re doing. It’s not what you would expect from these normally shy creatures, but it happened to a volunteer working with Dr. Larry Wood on the Florida Hawksbill Project.May 4th, 2020

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Bucket List: Central Costa Rica and Pacific Sailfish

The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought-after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!

Fly Fishing in Shallow Waters Can Equal Big Rewards

Despite technological advances that allow for fly fishing successes in deep water, shallow water sight fishing is my favorite...

Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel

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.

Fly Fishing the Seychelles

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...

Bucket List: Fly Fishing Edinburgh, Scotland

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 Heart of the Mullet Run

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Sarah Jean Wins the 23rd Annual Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament Featuring a Record Overall Purse

Virginia Beach’s Sarah Jean team took top honors at the 23rd annual Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament, releasing 10 billfish to earn 830 points and a $500,599 payday. The victory came during a record-setting tournament that featured $943,500 in total prize money.Aug 24th, 2026

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The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought-after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!May 12th, 2026

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Spearfishing Bluewater Hunting

Bluewater spearfishing is the ultimate test of skill, patience, and nerve. Hunting massive pelagic fish while freediving in the open ocean demands precision, specialized gear, and respect for one of the most exhilarating challenges beneath the surface.Jul 7th, 2026

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The unmanned boat was cruising in circles up to 40 mph off the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.May 1st, 2025