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California Spotted Bass Is A World Record
In February, Keith Bryan caught a 10.48-pound spotted bass from New Melones Reservoir in California. Recently, he received word that his fish has been declared the new IGFA all-tackle world record for the species as well as the 8-pound-test line class record.Aug 20th, 2014Fly of the Month: Twisted Whistler
The twisted whistler is a versatile fly I like to fish in the peak summer months for river stripers on my local waters. It is an effective fly on many fish.Aug 19th, 2014On The Water With Hobie
The difference between owning a nice kayak and making sure it is a fish-catching machine often lies in a few key after-market additions. If you are like me and often fish out of more than one Hobie model (I actually switch back and forth, as my Revo is easier to drag across the flats on extremely low winter tides), look to add Turbo Fins and a sailing rudder to traditional kayaks like the Revo and Outback. Aug 19th, 2014Use Gold For Hatteras Reds
For an angler like me who was raised fishing freshwater lakes and rivers, fishing for redfish (Reds) offers a fine transition to saltwater angling.Aug 18th, 2014The Redneck Invasion of South Africa
Naturally we were a little nervous to start with. Two redneck boys hopping a 16-hour plane flight to South Africa! Heck, Jamie and I had hardly ever been anywhere we couldn’t drive home from.Aug 18th, 2014The Bass Fishing Dropper Rig
Inshore saltwater anglers and freshwater fly fishermen already know the value of fishing a lure on the surface with another suspended beneath. The bass fishing crowd can also take advantage of this technique.Aug 18th, 2014The 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.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.28th Annual Keys Kids Fishing Derby
The Islamorada Charter Boat Association put on another great event for 95 anglers ages 0-10 years old in the … Oct 6th, 2025Enter To Win Skye Burkhardt’s Halloween Ultimate Paddleboard Fishing Package!
Winner announced 10/31/25Jul 16th, 2025A Wade-Fishing Pilgrimage To South Texas
I've traveled all over the Gulf Coast in search of trophy trout. As a self-proclaimed “purist,” 25 miles east of Raymondville, Texas is as good as it gets.Oct 10th, 2025Goliath Grouper: Return of the Gentle Giants
While our reefs are home to a few “resident” goliath grouper that are spotted consistently throughout the year, one by one more and more of these fish begin arriving as summer starts to fade away into fall. Goliaths begin arriving as early as July, and are only here for a short period of time, often leaving as the last days of September tick away.Sep 18th, 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, 2025Your Franchise Opportunity is a Phone Call Away LEARN MORE