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Angler Lands Rare Blue-Mouth Chain Pickerel
A man in Bowling Green, Virginia, caught a rare blue-mouth chain pickerel from a private pond in Caroline County. Experts say the fish's coloration is a genetic mutation.Jul 28th, 2023Hide And Seek With World Record Stripers
It’s no secret really big stripers patrol the eastern end of Long Island Sound. Just ask Greg Myerson; he found the biggest one in August of 2012 – the IGFA world record, which weighed 81 pounds 14 ounces! Lucky catch? Hardly. Myerson, 50, of Wallingford, Connecticut, has targeted big bass in these waters since childhood. Over last decade he’s hauled in numerous 50- and 60-pounders, plus a 73-pound behemoth, in addition to the top prize.Jul 26th, 2023Hawaii Team Wins Million Dollar Purse In Blue Marlin World Cup
A fleet of 152 boats competed around the globe on July 4 in the 2023 edition of the single-day Blue Marlin World Cup. At stake was a record purse of $1.241 million in combined prize money. After a lengthy day of fishing, Apex, a 54-foot Donnie Caison custom sportfisher based in Kona, Hawaii, emerged as the winner to earn the winner-take-all jackpot.Jul 25th, 2023Florida Slashes AJ Season In State Waters
At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to close recreational harvest of greater amberjack in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The season, which previously ran from Aug. 1 through Oct. 31, has been cut to just 25 days from Aug. 1 through Aug. 25. The shortened season is consistent with the Gulf federal season. During the open season, anglers may keep one amberjack per person, with a minimum length of 34 inches fork length.Jul 24th, 2023Jigging Deep… Who Needs Live Bait?
It all started for me when I began focusing on the big bull reds that prowl the waters around the St. Andrews Pass and the bridges in Panama City, Fla. I knew many of them lurked in those deep waters, and using live bait was usually a sure bet, but I get such a kick out of fooling fish with artificial lures that I had to explore the world of deep jigsJul 20th, 2023It’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.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.Endless Fishing Opportunities in Marathon
Marathon, the very heart of the Florida Keys, offers fishing options as vast as the crystal blue waters that surround the islands.Under The Sea – Slings and Polearms
There’s a retro-movement taking place—a trend toward primitive hunting gear. Slings and polespears are used in places that do not allow trigger mechanisms.The Reel Deal wins the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum’s 2025 Celebrity Fishing Tournament
The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum proudly returned to Islamorada, Florida June 19th through the 21st for a Fan Fest and Celebrity Fishing Tournament.Jun 27th, 2025Enter To Win Skye Burkhardt’s Halloween Ultimate Paddleboard Fishing Package!
Winner announced 10/31/25Jul 16th, 2025Rockin’ Bass in the Adirondacks
Often when the Adirondacks are mentioned in fishing circles, pristine secluded trout rivers or brook trout ponds come to mind. Our secret is that the ADKs have countless bass fishing options, as well, with any kind of water you could think of.Aug 7th, 2025Wahoos – Wonderful and Wily
Wahoos are one of the most coveted fish for bluewater hunters. That is because they are stealthy, good-tasting, and way smarter than you are. Here are some tips for hunting this wary species.Aug 6th, 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