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Golden Bass Caught In Virginia

Virginia angler Jacob Moore was quite surprised when he reeled in this largemouth bass from the James River. Moore was expecting to catch a largemouth—he was targeting them. But he definitely wasn’t expecting to catch a golden largemouth!

Big Georgia Convict Ties State Record

Ben Golden’s 14-pound, 14.37-ounce sheepshead tied the Georgia state record.
Have You Seen a Hellbender?

Have You Seen a Hellbender?

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is asking the public, in particular anglers, to report any sightings of any hellbender (water dogs) to the agency

Early Season Bites Along the Forgotten Coast

As we transition from winter to spring, the fishing really starts to heat up along the Franklin County coastline.

Texas Lake Serves Up Another Giant Bass

Another O.H. Ivie monster. Kyle Hall, of Granbury, Texas, caught this 13.58-pound largemouth Jan. 29 on a swim jig. And get this… it’s not the biggest bass he’s caught from the 19,000-acre reservoir

IGFA Recaps Giant Fish from 2022

Art Weston’s 46-pound, 8-ounce dorado set an IGFA men’s 50-pound line class world record when he caught it on Jan. 3, 2022 in Argentina. The big fish smashed a topwater plug in the Uruguay River.

Coast Guard Rescues Mariner In Distress As Wave Capsizes Vessel Near Mouth Of Columbia River

As a rescue swimmer, this was Aviation Survival Technician 3rd Class John "Branch" Walton's first life saved. Hours later, he and his classmates graduated from the Advanced Rescue Helicopter School.

The Palomar Knot – Best Snug Knot For All Line Types

Famous for its incredible strength, the Palomar knot ties well in all line types. That’s a huge advantage, and few knots can equal it on that front.

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Junior Angler Secures the Win in the 2026 Chub Cay Open

Teenager Jack Morino led team Sempre Duro to victory at the 2026 Chub Cay Open, securing both the tournament title and the Junior Angler trophy after a clutch blue marlin release. The 21-boat fleet saw intense competition in the Bahamas, with Gina Lisa and Marlin Brando rounding out the top three. Tournament Director Robert "Fly" Navarro noted excellent conditions for the event, which now leads into the series finale, the Chub Cay Invitational, on April 9–11.

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Cotton Tree Lodge, Belize

Time to accept a new concept, bucket list trips that are completely kid friendly and have all the bucket needs associated with the once in a life time experience. Now, add the twist of letting the kids dream up the place, with one limitation, of course, fish!

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Surviving 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.

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Sarasota 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.

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