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Bluefin Tuna Fetches $1.3 Million at Tokyo’s Toyosu Market Auction
In an impressive display of luxury seafood bidding, a bluefin tuna sold for approximately $1.3 million at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market. This remarkable sale represents the second-highest bid ever recorded at the market's annual auction since it began in 1999, as confirmed by market organizers.Jan 14th, 2025
Epic Catch: Thomas Sebestyen’s 56-Pound Permit Still Stands in the Record Books
Thomas Sebestyen set the Men’s 10-kg (20 lb) Line Class World Records with this incredible 25.49-kilogram (56-pound, 3-ounce) permit caught in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1997. 🎣 Casting a small yellow jig tipped with a shrimp, Sebestyen hooked into the fish of a lifetime. This catch was also the All-Tackle record for several years and still stands as the second largest permit in the IGFA record books.Jan 13th, 2025
Williams’ Blue Bastard Breaks World Record
Craig Williams took his fishing game to new heights on August 26, 2024, in Dampier, Australia. Using a crab lure, he hooked a 19-pound, 11-ounce blue bastard, challenging his skills. The catch not only surpassed his previous personal best but also set a new IGFA All-Tackle World Record for the species. After verifying the weight on a certified scale, Craig released the fish, solidifying his status at the pinnacle of the sport.Jan 10th, 2025
Shoreline At Surf Expo 1/8/25
Shoreline at Surf Expo is a vibrant section of the Surf Expo trade show, dedicated to everything related to water and outdoor adventures. It's the perfect spot for brands and retailers specializing in inshore and offshore apparel, technical gear, footwear, outerwear, watersports hardgoods, and accessories.Jan 9th, 2025
Kneer’s Triumph: Record-Breaking Sockeye Salmon Adventure
On August 4, 2024, William Kneer IV found himself in the heart of Alaska’s wild Kisaralik River when a fierce sockeye salmon smashed his KVD swimming jig. The fight was brief but electrifying, and when the fish came to hand, it measured an impressive 70 centimeters—enough to tie the IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record.Jan 7th, 2025
Rodney Smith will be inducted into the Legends of the Indian River Lagoon on February 7th!
On February 7th from 1:00m – 3:00 Rodney Smith will be inducted into the Legends of the Indian River Lagoon. No doubt other honorariums will follow. He truly was a rare and wonderful spirit, and it is appropriate that his memory live on and continue to inspire.Jan 6th, 2025It’s An Addiction: The Summer Surf
The Texas summer surf can spoil a newcomer in a heartbeat and it's what the seasoned surf angler typically awaits each year.Fish Food and Flies
Fly anglers are as attracted to their flies as fish are, and in some cases, can be even more attracted to them than the fish. There are a wide variety of flies available for anglers, and selecting from the array can be complicated. There are different colors, sizes, and materials. There are weighted flies and unweighted flies. So, what are the best flies? The simple answer is: it depends.Spring Striped Bass Run the Hudson River
New York’s Hudson River could hardly be considered pristine on its lower end. That doesn’t seem to bother the striped bass.Bucket List: Bow River Bullets
Without a doubt, Alberta, Canada’s Bow River is a world-class trout fishery. Glacier-fed and flowing more than 350 miles from the Canadian Rockies through the foothills and prairies of Alberta, it is big and scenic by the time it reaches the 50-mile section southeast of Calgary that author Jim McLennan called “the Blue Ribbon Bow.” It is here in this blue ribbon stretch that anglers flock to get in on some of the best brown and rainbow trout fishing in the world.Endless Fishing Opportunities in Marathon
Marathon, the very heart of the Florida Keys, offers fishing options as vast as the crystal blue waters that surround the islands.Under The Sea – Slings and Polearms
There’s a retro-movement taking place—a trend toward primitive hunting gear. Slings and polespears are used in places that do not allow trigger mechanisms.The Reel Deal wins the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum’s 2025 Celebrity Fishing Tournament
The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum proudly returned to Islamorada, Florida June 19th through the 21st for a Fan Fest and Celebrity Fishing Tournament.Jun 27th, 2025Enter To Win Skye Burkhardt’s Halloween Ultimate Paddleboard Fishing Package!
Winner announced 10/31/25Jul 16th, 2025The Heavyweight Experience of Alaska Saltwater Fishing
Alaska saltwater fishing is not for the weak of arm or back. Halibut get big in Alaska; fish reaching weights of 400 pounds, and lengths of 9 feet long.Jun 13th, 2025Surviving Freediver Blackout
Tips on ways freedivers can mitigate the risk in this sport:Jun 16th, 2025That GOAT’s Six Million Dollar Boat!
Lets take a look at Tom Brady's Six Million Dollar YachtSep 3rd, 2024
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