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Connecticut State Record Summer Flounder
Please congratulate Bill Proulx with a new Connecticut state record Summer Flounder. It weighed in at 15.3 pounds, at 32 5/8 inches long with a girth of 26 1/4 inches. It surpasses the previous record caught by Michael Maffucci of 14lb 13.76 oz and 31.5 inches back in 2019. Awesome fish!Jun 15th, 2023Red Grouper To Close in Gulf Federal Waters
NOAA Fisheries has announced a closure to recreational harvest or red grouper in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico will begin on July 21 and continue through the rest of 2023.Jun 13th, 2023Hook & Tackle Celebrates 24 Years Of Sponsorship With The Miami Dolphins Foundation At Fins Weekend
Hook & Tackle, a renowned brand in the fishing and outdoor apparel industry since 1989, proudly announces its continued partnership with the Miami Dolphins Foundation for over two decades. This past weekend marked another successful Fins Weekend, where the entire Miami Dolphins team, including Head Coach Mike McDaniel, came together for a day of ocean fishing and an evening of celebration.Jun 13th, 2023Blotchy Bass Syndrome Is A Virus
The research found that this blotchy skin condition is actually caused by a viral infection, an emerging novel adomavirus. Researchers have not pinned down a cause yet, but a U.S.G.S. report suggests higher incidences of blotchy bass syndrome in disturbed water systems, with a potential link to chemicals.Jun 9th, 202313-Year-Old Wins Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament
Thirteen-year-old Chase Johnson caught a 37.1-pound dolphin, earning his Triple J team first place and $7,500 in the 30th annual Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce Dolphin Tournament that ended June 4.Jun 6th, 2023Record Tiger Trout Caught in Idaho
A hybrid fish introduced to control overpopulated species has created a heck of a trophy fishery at Montpelier Reservoir in eastern Idaho. Recently, angler Kody King, of Montpelier, caught an 8.47-pound tiger trout from the small 131-acre lake. His fish crushed the existing state record, nearly doubling the previous record of 4.8 pounds.Jun 6th, 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 A Suzuki Portable Outboard Motor!
Winner announced 7/17/25 live from ICAST!May 30th, 2025The Heavyweight Experience of Alaska Saltwater Fishing
Alaska saltwater fishing is not for the weak of arm or back. Halibut get big in Alaska; fish reaching weights of 400 pounds, and lengths of 9 feet long.Jun 13th, 2025Surviving Freediver Blackout
Tips on ways freedivers can mitigate the risk in this sport:Jun 16th, 2025That GOAT’s Six Million Dollar Boat!
Lets take a look at Tom Brady's Six Million Dollar YachtSep 3rd, 2024Your Franchise Opportunity is a Phone Call Away LEARN MORE