Captain Lands 500-Pound Swordfish, Feeds Entire Town

A Florida Keys charter captain reeled in a massive 480-pound swordfish after an exhausting five-hour battle at sea. The rare catch, made during a family fishing trip, is one of the largest seen in the area in years... read more Editorial Staff Apr 16th, 2026
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North Carolina Man Catches Massive 212-Pound Tuna On A Jet Ski

Hunter Hicks proved that you don't need a massive sportfishing boat to land a monster. Ten miles off the North Carolina coast, Hicks hooked a 212-pound bluefin tuna while solo on a Jet Ski. After a grueling battle he compared to "fighting Mike Tyson," Hicks successfully towed the 70-inch beast back to shore, cementing his place in Outer Banks fishing lore.Apr 17th, 2026

Captain Lands 500-Pound Swordfish, Feeds Entire Town

A Florida Keys charter captain reeled in a massive 480-pound swordfish after an exhausting five-hour battle at sea. The rare catch, made during a family fishing trip, is one of the largest seen in the area in years.Apr 16th, 2026

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Bat Tower in the Florida Keys

It is a so-called bat towers that were built in the early 20th century to try to control the many mosquitoes in the area.Nov 2nd, 2013

Late Fall Bass Fishing on Lake Okeechobee…Insider Tips!

The cooler temperatures of fall trigger many different changes in Lake Okeechobee. After reaching into the high to mid-eighties during the summer, the water temperatures have fallen into the high to mid-seventies.Nov 2nd, 2013

PENN 6-Day Trip Aboard Searcher

The 25 anglers aboard Captain Art Taylor's "Searcher," out of Fisherman's Landing in San Diego during the late September 6-day Penn Fishing University excursion shared an extremely rare phenomenon that few anglers anywhere have seen; a "Mega-School" of yellowfin tuna. Nov 1st, 2013

Preparation: The Key to a Successful First Saltwater Fly-Fishing Trip

The fall and winter is the time when many fishermen are putting away their rods and getting ready for hunting season. Well that’s not the case for many saltwater fly anglers who travel to far off destinations to pursue many types of saltwater game fish. Nov 1st, 2013

Cold Weather Brings the Fish Back Home

After a nice long summer of eating squid, sardines and tinker mackerel up north, the palagics are coming back down the line... coming home fat and with the feed bag on. We have had arguably the mildest summer in recorded history, with very few days above 90 degrees, and no hurricanes.Nov 1st, 2013

Getting Jiggy

The 21st century has brought a wave of new innovative lure choices. Many perform wonderfully right out of the package, but I have found that with a few of my favorites, a little tweaking they can become a lot more productive. Here is one of my favorite little tricks.Nov 1st, 2013

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Fly Fishing the Seychelles

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No Le Hace Takes Top Prize at 6th Annual Chub Cay Invitational

Teenager Jack Morino led team Sempre Duro to victory at the 2026 Chub Cay Open, securing both the tournament title and the Junior Angler trophy after a clutch blue marlin release. The 21-boat fleet saw intense competition in the Bahamas, with Gina Lisa and Marlin Brando rounding out the top three. Tournament Director Robert "Fly" Navarro noted excellent conditions for the event, which now leads into the series finale, the Chub Cay Invitational, on April 9–11.Apr 13th, 2026

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Cotton Tree Lodge, Belize

Time to accept a new concept, bucket list trips that are completely kid friendly and have all the bucket needs associated with the once in a life time experience. Now, add the twist of letting the kids dream up the place, with one limitation, of course, fish!Mar 27th, 2026

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Surviving Cold Water Shock

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.Jan 12th, 2026

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Sarasota Police Officer Leaps into Action to Stop Unmanned Boat in Dramatic Rescue

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