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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, 2025
Derek Merricks Ties World Record with 16.54 Inch Black Crappie
Derek Merricks made a remarkable catch while fishing on Buggs Island Lake, Virginia, landing a stunning 16.54-inch black crappie. This impressive fish ties the IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record for the speciesApr 4th, 2025Fly 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.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.Inaugural Bisbee’s Costa Rica Offshore Tops $2.155 Million, Pura Vida Earns Top Boat Honors
It’s no coincidence that the Costa Rican national motto is pura vida—pure life. The gregarious people and the country’s abundant … Apr 21st, 2026Cotton 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, 2026Surviving 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, 2026Sarasota 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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