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Lass and Bass! Alie Abrell Lands a Monster in Marion County
As Florida’s peak bass season heats up, this catch is a promising preview of the kind of giants anglers can expect on the line.Apr 11th, 2025
Fellsmere Reservoir: From Farmland to World Class Fishery!
Following the flooding in 2016, FWC stocked the lake with 1 million Florida bass fingerlings, 145,000 black crappie, 374,000 redear sunfish, and 345,000 bluegill to rapidly establish a thriving sportfish population.Apr 9th, 2025
Record-Breaking Catch: Ilya Sherbovich’s Snubnose Pompano
Ilya Sherbovich made waves while fishing in the Seychelles, landing an impressive 15-pound, 10-ounce snubnose pompano. This remarkable catch has earned him the IGFA Men’s 20 lb. Tippet Class World Record for the species. After a thrilling 12-minute battle, Ilya weighed the fish on his certified scale and captured stunning photos before safely releasing it back into the water.Apr 9th, 2025
Rare Leatherback Sea Turtle Lays Eggs During Daylight on Florida Beach
Daytime nesting is rare for all turtles, making the sight of an endangered leatherback turtle nesting even more exceptional.Apr 8th, 2025
Alabama’s Dustin Connell Claims Third Championship Title at Bass Pro Shops REDCREST 2025 at Lake Guntersville
Clanton, Alabama pro goes back-to-back, wins second consecutive REDCREST title with 27 bass weighing 87 pounds, 11 ounces to earn another $300,000 paydayApr 7th, 2025
Record-Breaking Catch: Spencer McCormack Lands World-Record Smallmouth Bass
On November 18, 2024, Spencer McCormack made waves in Emmet County, Michigan, by catching a remarkable 7-pound, 1-ounce smallmouth bass. This impressive catch earned him the IGFA Men’s 12 lb. Tippet Class World Record for the species, surpassing his own previous record of 6-pound, 11-ounces set just last year.Apr 7th, 2025Bucket 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.What Happens When the Lights Go Out
Even if the fish don’t bite in the darkness, you still need to be there very early to catch as much of that early bite as possible.Cruising the Abacos – An Adventure in Paradise
The Islands of the Bahamas are a paradise! The time to go is when an event is happening and with a shallow-draft boat to enjoy all the gorgeous islands.It’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.45th Annual Bisbee’s Black and Blue Exceeds $7.4 Million, Top Three Teams All Win $1.5 Million-Plus in Prize Money
Magic Touch earned top honors with a 459-pound blue landed on the last day of fishing, backed by a 344-pound blue from Day Two. The combined team from Texas and Florida is taking home $2,440,850 for those fish, including first and fourth places and multiple daily jackpot prizes.Oct 27th, 2025Bucket 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.Nov 18th, 2025Under the Sea – Mentoring Young Guns
If all goes well, it will be a fun day, and they will always remember their first fish with pride. Photograph it; celebrate it; enjoy it. Check out some great tips here!Oct 15th, 2025Sarasota 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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