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Record-Breaking Ray Confirmed As World’s Largest Freshwater Fish

Super-sized stingray from Cambodia - the same weight as a grizzly bear and longer than a pickup truck - is recognized as the largest freshwater fish specimen on record.Jun 29th, 2022

What Do You Know About Ballyhoo?

When it comes to baitfish, ballyhoo are the workhorses of offshore sport fishing. In Florida waters, the Caribbean and all the way up the coast to Massachusetts, ballyhoo are a staple for trolling and cutbait.Jun 28th, 2022

Texas Man Catches And Releases Monster Alligator Snapping Turtle

Justin Broomhall, who accidentally hooked the turtle on Father's Day, guessed that it went over 200 pounds and was between 100 and 150 years oldJun 27th, 2022

High Gas Prices Making Boaters Save Up for July Fourth Holiday

A ‘tsunami’ of boats on the water is anticipated; boaters should be ready Jun 27th, 2022

Frog Fishing for Hungry Post-Spawn Bass

There are many ways to catch these hungry and aggressive bass, and a hollow-body frog is one of the most fun and effective techniques. A frog duplicates many different types of baitfish, it can be fished through a wide variety of cover, and it flat out puts big fish in the boat!Jun 24th, 2022

CCA Florida & Mud Hole Announce 2022 Scholarship Winners

$6,000 in College Funds Awarded at CCA Youth Scholarship Program Awards Banquet Jun 24th, 2022

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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

Fish will go on and do what they’ve always done, and what that means is that the mullet are running on Florida’s east coast.

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Plane Simple Wins Bragging Rights, Largest Payout in 2026 Shootout Production vs Custom

Plane Simple, a 77 Spencer run by Capt. Jimmy Werling, earned top team honors in the 2026 Shootout Production vs. Custom, which just concluded at the Abaco Beach Resort in the Bahamas.May 7th, 2026

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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!May 12th, 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

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