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Giant Goldfish Are Wreaking Havoc On Freshwater Lakes
Massive goldfish, weighing up to dozens of pounds, are popping up in freshwater lakes across the United States and they are posing a major threat to the ecosystem. Scientists say the fish were formerly pets that were flushed or released into local lakes and keep growing with access to food. Dec 12th, 2023
17-Year-Old Qualifies For The Bassmaster Classic
The decisive victory earned Yavorsky the final berth into the 2024 Bassmaster Classic, which will be held March 22-24 on Oklahoma’s Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. He is the youngest person to ever qualify for the Classic, a distinction previously owned by David Brind of New York, who was 18.Dec 11th, 2023
Slow Down A Ned Rig For Sluggish Bass
This finesse tactic arose from the Midwest and took the tournament world by storm. It has held the spotlight for about four years now, and it doesn’t appear to be losing any steam. Although it’s not the most exciting tactic for the angler to fish, catching fish is exciting, and the Ned rig is an excellent bait for big numbers of spotted bass and smallmouths.Dec 8th, 2023
Big Almaco Establishes New N.C. Record
A 26-pound, 15.6-ounce almaco jack caught off Morehead City, North Carolina in November was recently certified as a new state record. It is the first almaco ever on the North Carolina record books, as the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries established a new species category for the catch.Dec 6th, 2023
520-Pound Broadbill Crushes California Record
An enormous 520-pound swordfish caught off the California Coast in late October bested the previous state record by almost 70 pounds. The fish is the largest broadbill on record from the Pacific Coast of the United States.Dec 4th, 2023
Pop N Patience
Growing up, I used corks a lot, usually to know when a bream had taken my little dough ball when I was fishing in my backyard. Later, I used them to keep track of lively white bait or aid in casting shrimp farther. Now days, I use them more as a dinner bell than anything else. I am also using them in much deeper water than you would ever expect, but here you need a little patience.Dec 4th, 2023Fly 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.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.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, 2025Granders Abound in Tropical North Queensland
The waters off tropical North Queensland, including the iconic Great Barrier Reef, are considered the black marlin capital of the world, with many eager sports fishers flocking to the area annually during the storied marlin season.Nov 21st, 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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