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FWC: 50 Florida Schools Awarded School Fishing Club Program Grants
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced that 50 schools will receive grants for the upcoming school year through the School Fishing Club Program. This annual educational initiative aims to teach young anglers about best fishing practices, ensuring the future of fishing in Florida.Aug 16th, 2024
Blue Catfish: Invasive and Delicious
Blue catfish in Maryland are big, they're spreading, and they're hungry. The blue catfish is a rapidly spreading invasive species, and the gaping maw between its barbels spells death for blue crabs and native fish. Next time you’re out fishing or even grabbing groceries, be on the lookout for MAWS.Aug 8th, 2024
Monkton Angler Achieves FishMaryland Master Angler Status
Ben Halfpap Becomes First to Catch All Three Invasive SpeciesAug 7th, 2024
Let Out Some Line at Burke Lake
This DWR fishing lake is a great fishing spot for Northern Virginia anglersAug 5th, 2024
Art Weston Sets New World Record for Alligator Gar
Art Weston, fishing with Captain Kirk Kirkland at Sam Rayburn Lake, landed an impressive 188-pound alligator gar. This catch set the IGFA Men’s 2-kg (4 lb) Line Class World Record for the species.Aug 2nd, 2024Bucket 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.12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament May 29th – May 31st, 2026
The 12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament returned to Key Largo May 29–31, 2026, bringing together anglers from across the region for an exciting weekend of offshore fishing, big payouts, dockside festivities, and Florida Keys camaraderie.Jun 5th, 2026Bucket 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, 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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