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Breaking News: NOAA Proposes Fishing Closure for 55 Species Off Florida Coast
NOAA Fisheries has unveiled Amendment 59 to the South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan. This amendment aims to ban bottomfishing for 55 species, including red snapper, along significant portions of the Florida Atlantic coast. The proposed Secretarial Amendment has been developed by NOAA Fisheries as part of a legal agreement mandating actions to halt the overfishing of red snapper in the South Atlantic.Jan 15th, 20250
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De Sulocki’s Record-Breaking Trahira
Brazil's Xingu River, famous for its aggressive fish, witnessed a historic moment on July 15, 2024. Ian-Arthur De Sulocki, IGFA Representative and Ambassador, hooked a 77-centimeter trahira while working a streamer fly. The fish tore through the water before Ian skillfully brought it in, smashing the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for the species. After a quick measure on his IGFA Measuring Device, Ian released the record-breaking fish back into its jungle waters home.Jan 15th, 20250
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Bluefin Tuna Fetches $1.3 Million at Tokyo’s Toyosu Market Auction
In an impressive display of luxury seafood bidding, a bluefin tuna sold for approximately $1.3 million at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market. This remarkable sale represents the second-highest bid ever recorded at the market's annual auction since it began in 1999, as confirmed by market organizers.Jan 14th, 20250
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Epic Catch: Thomas Sebestyen’s 56-Pound Permit Still Stands in the Record Books
Thomas Sebestyen set the Men’s 10-kg (20 lb) Line Class World Records with this incredible 25.49-kilogram (56-pound, 3-ounce) permit caught in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1997. 🎣 Casting a small yellow jig tipped with a shrimp, Sebestyen hooked into the fish of a lifetime. This catch was also the All-Tackle record for several years and still stands as the second largest permit in the IGFA record books.Jan 13th, 20250
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Williams’ Blue Bastard Breaks World Record
Craig Williams took his fishing game to new heights on August 26, 2024, in Dampier, Australia. Using a crab lure, he hooked a 19-pound, 11-ounce blue bastard, challenging his skills. The catch not only surpassed his previous personal best but also set a new IGFA All-Tackle World Record for the species. After verifying the weight on a certified scale, Craig released the fish, solidifying his status at the pinnacle of the sport.Jan 10th, 20250
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Shoreline At Surf Expo 1/8/25
Shoreline at Surf Expo is a vibrant section of the Surf Expo trade show, dedicated to everything related to water and outdoor adventures. It's the perfect spot for brands and retailers specializing in inshore and offshore apparel, technical gear, footwear, outerwear, watersports hardgoods, and accessories.Jan 9th, 20250
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Kneer’s Triumph: Record-Breaking Sockeye Salmon Adventure
On August 4, 2024, William Kneer IV found himself in the heart of Alaska’s wild Kisaralik River when a fierce sockeye salmon smashed his KVD swimming jig. The fight was brief but electrifying, and when the fish came to hand, it measured an impressive 70 centimeters—enough to tie the IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record.Jan 7th, 20250
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Rodney Smith will be inducted into the Legends of the Indian River Lagoon on February 7th!
On February 7th from 1:00m – 3:00 Rodney Smith will be inducted into the Legends of the Indian River Lagoon. No doubt other honorariums will follow. He truly was a rare and wonderful spirit, and it is appropriate that his memory live on and continue to inspire.Jan 6th, 20250
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Rodney Smith Paddle Out / Celebration of Life Photos and Video
On December 11th the marine Industry lost one of its kindest most heartfelt supporters. A lifelong supporter of environmental awareness, the love of nature and teaching kids how to fish, Rodney was the earliest proponent of Florida’s groundbreaking net ban. He was the founder and publisher of the original Coastal Angler edition, creator and tireless volunteer of it’s Hook Kids On Fishing Program. Captain Rodney Smith spent the better part of his life trying to improve the marine environment and sharing the wonders of the art and sport of fishing.Jan 4th, 20250
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Robertson’s Largemouth Bass
A Record-Breaking Catch: Julian Hart Robertson IV Makes History at Davis Lake, FLJan 3rd, 20250
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Two Texas Fishermen And a Dog Survive Tornado in a Boat
A fisherman in Chambers County, TX says he survived Saturday's EF-3 tornado in a boat, sharing the video of him riding out the storm.Jan 2nd, 20250
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Hanzlik’s Grass Carp: A Record-Setting Catch
What started as a tranquil day fishing in a quiet canal in West Palm Beach, Florida, turned into an extraordinary adventure for IGFA Ambassador Emily Hanzlik on September 2, 2024. Using bread as bait, Emily hooked an impressive 33-pound, 9-ounce grass carp. With expert skill, she landed the fish on her 6 lb. line, securing the IGFA Women’s 3-kg Line Class World Record. After recording the weight on her certified scale, Emily ensured the fish swam off safely, marking another milestone in her angling career.Dec 30th, 20240
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Wired Bunker Fly
Captain Chris Newsome grew up fishing the lower Chesapeake Bay in Virginia, where bunker make up as much as 80 percent of striped bass diets. As a fly fishing guide, Chris needed to come up with a large bunker fly that was easy to cast and kept its wide profile.Dec 20th, 20240
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Winter’s Best Bets For Anglers With Cabin Fever
How to be successful while winter fishing this year, from location to techniques.Dec 19th, 20240
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BIG FISH Ridiculously Light Tackle
Capt. Brandon Storin, who fishes out of the legendary Bud N’ Mary’s Marina in Islamorada, Fla. has taken light tackle fishing to the extreme. What started as a lark—toying with ice fishing rods in the Keys—has turned into a full-on quest, in which Storin (a.k.a. Bean) designed his own micro-rod and is using it to catch some impressive fish.Dec 18th, 20240Featured image above all content (ID:1)
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Breaking News: NOAA Proposes Fishing Closure for 55 Species Off Florida Coast
NOAA Fisheries has unveiled Amendment 59 to the South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan. This amendment aims to ban bottomfishing for 55 species, including red snapper, along significant portions of the Florida Atlantic coast. The proposed Secretarial Amendment has been developed by NOAA Fisheries as part of a legal agreement mandating actions to halt the overfishing of red snapper in the South Atlantic.Jan 15th, 20250National
De Sulocki’s Record-Breaking Trahira
Brazil's Xingu River, famous for its aggressive fish, witnessed a historic moment on July 15, 2024. Ian-Arthur De Sulocki, IGFA Representative and Ambassador, hooked a 77-centimeter trahira while working a streamer fly. The fish tore through the water before Ian skillfully brought it in, smashing the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for the species. After a quick measure on his IGFA Measuring Device, Ian released the record-breaking fish back into its jungle waters home.Jan 15th, 20250National
Bluefin Tuna Fetches $1.3 Million at Tokyo’s Toyosu Market Auction
In an impressive display of luxury seafood bidding, a bluefin tuna sold for approximately $1.3 million at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market. This remarkable sale represents the second-highest bid ever recorded at the market's annual auction since it began in 1999, as confirmed by market organizers.Jan 14th, 20250National
Epic Catch: Thomas Sebestyen’s 56-Pound Permit Still Stands in the Record Books
Thomas Sebestyen set the Men’s 10-kg (20 lb) Line Class World Records with this incredible 25.49-kilogram (56-pound, 3-ounce) permit caught in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1997. 🎣 Casting a small yellow jig tipped with a shrimp, Sebestyen hooked into the fish of a lifetime. This catch was also the All-Tackle record for several years and still stands as the second largest permit in the IGFA record books.Jan 13th, 20250National
Williams’ Blue Bastard Breaks World Record
Craig Williams took his fishing game to new heights on August 26, 2024, in Dampier, Australia. Using a crab lure, he hooked a 19-pound, 11-ounce blue bastard, challenging his skills. The catch not only surpassed his previous personal best but also set a new IGFA All-Tackle World Record for the species. After verifying the weight on a certified scale, Craig released the fish, solidifying his status at the pinnacle of the sport.Jan 10th, 20250Featured image above all content (ID:1)
Breaking News: NOAA Proposes Fishing Closure for 55 Species Off Florida Coast
NOAA Fisheries has unveiled Amendment 59 to the South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan. This amendment aims to ban bottomfishing for 55 species, including red snapper, along significant portions of the Florida Atlantic coast. The proposed Secretarial Amendment has been developed by NOAA Fisheries as part of a legal agreement mandating actions to halt the overfishing of red snapper in the South Atlantic.Jan 15th, 2025
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Cecil County, MD Angler Named 15th FishMaryland Master Angler
Nick Perez joins his 12-year-old daughter Lucy on the list of Master Anglers. Perez has been fishing Maryland waters since age two and has explored almost every fishery in the state. Inspired by his daughter's achievement, Perez decided to pursue the Master Angler title himself.Nov 20th, 2024
Virginia Angler Breaks 30-Year State Rainbow Trout Record
Grant Bentz of McGaheysville, Virginia, shattered a long-standing state record with a 14 lb., 12 oz. rainbow trout. The fish broke the previous record set in 1993 by Michael Lowe at 14 lbs., 7 oz. Despite knowing many might disapprove, Bentz decided to cook the fish, citing low survival chances for large trout in the summer. Bentz plans to have a replica of the fish made to commemorate his achievement.Nov 19th, 2024
The Most Dangerous Dive Site In Florida
This is the Eagle’s Nest sinkhole in Florida. From the surface, it’s just an unremarkable, uninviting, and algae-filled little pond. But this view of it is deceptive. At the bottom of this little pond is a 6-foot-wide vertical tube leading to a massive pitch-black cave room the size of an airplane hanger, and that is just the beginning.Nov 18th, 2024National
Breaking News: NOAA Proposes Fishing Closure for 55 Species Off Florida Coast
NOAA Fisheries has unveiled Amendment 59 to the South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan. This amendment aims to ban bottomfishing for 55 species, including red snapper, along significant portions of the Florida Atlantic coast. The proposed Secretarial Amendment has been developed by NOAA Fisheries as part of a legal agreement mandating actions to halt the overfishing of red snapper in the South Atlantic.Jan 15th, 2025National
De Sulocki’s Record-Breaking Trahira
Brazil's Xingu River, famous for its aggressive fish, witnessed a historic moment on July 15, 2024. Ian-Arthur De Sulocki, IGFA Representative and Ambassador, hooked a 77-centimeter trahira while working a streamer fly. The fish tore through the water before Ian skillfully brought it in, smashing the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for the species. After a quick measure on his IGFA Measuring Device, Ian released the record-breaking fish back into its jungle waters home.Jan 15th, 2025National
Bluefin Tuna Fetches $1.3 Million at Tokyo’s Toyosu Market Auction
In an impressive display of luxury seafood bidding, a bluefin tuna sold for approximately $1.3 million at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market. This remarkable sale represents the second-highest bid ever recorded at the market's annual auction since it began in 1999, as confirmed by market organizers.Jan 14th, 2025
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Breaking News: NOAA Proposes Fishing Closure for 55 Species Off Florida Coast
NOAA Fisheries has unveiled Amendment 59 to the South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan. This amendment aims to ban bottomfishing for 55 species, including red snapper, along significant portions of the Florida Atlantic coast. The proposed Secretarial Amendment has been developed by NOAA Fisheries as part of a legal agreement mandating actions to halt the overfishing of red snapper in the South Atlantic.Jan 15th, 2025National
De Sulocki’s Record-Breaking Trahira
Brazil's Xingu River, famous for its aggressive fish, witnessed a historic moment on July 15, 2024. Ian-Arthur De Sulocki, IGFA Representative and Ambassador, hooked a 77-centimeter trahira while working a streamer fly. The fish tore through the water before Ian skillfully brought it in, smashing the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for the species. After a quick measure on his IGFA Measuring Device, Ian released the record-breaking fish back into its jungle waters home.Jan 15th, 2025National
Bluefin Tuna Fetches $1.3 Million at Tokyo’s Toyosu Market Auction
In an impressive display of luxury seafood bidding, a bluefin tuna sold for approximately $1.3 million at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market. This remarkable sale represents the second-highest bid ever recorded at the market's annual auction since it began in 1999, as confirmed by market organizers.Jan 14th, 2025Breaking News: NOAA Proposes Fishing Closure for 55 Species Off Florida Coast
NOAA Fisheries has unveiled Amendment 59 to the South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan. This amendment aims to ban bottomfishing for 55 species, including red snapper, along significant portions of the Florida Atlantic coast. The proposed Secretarial Amendment has been developed by NOAA Fisheries as part of a legal agreement mandating actions to halt the overfishing of red snapper in the South Atlantic.Jan 15th, 2025De Sulocki’s Record-Breaking Trahira
Brazil's Xingu River, famous for its aggressive fish, witnessed a historic moment on July 15, 2024. Ian-Arthur De Sulocki, IGFA Representative and Ambassador, hooked a 77-centimeter trahira while working a streamer fly. The fish tore through the water before Ian skillfully brought it in, smashing the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for the species. After a quick measure on his IGFA Measuring Device, Ian released the record-breaking fish back into its jungle waters home.Jan 15th, 2025Breaking News: NOAA Proposes Fishing Closure for 55 Species Off Florida Coast
NOAA Fisheries has unveiled Amendment 59 to the South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan. This amendment aims to ban bottomfishing for 55 species, including red snapper, along significant portions of the Florida Atlantic coast. The proposed Secretarial Amendment has been developed by NOAA Fisheries as part of a legal agreement mandating actions to halt the overfishing of red snapper in the South Atlantic.Jan 15th, 2025
De Sulocki’s Record-Breaking Trahira
Brazil's Xingu River, famous for its aggressive fish, witnessed a historic moment on July 15, 2024. Ian-Arthur De Sulocki, IGFA Representative and Ambassador, hooked a 77-centimeter trahira while working a streamer fly. The fish tore through the water before Ian skillfully brought it in, smashing the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for the species. After a quick measure on his IGFA Measuring Device, Ian released the record-breaking fish back into its jungle waters home.Jan 15th, 2025