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Graig Hale Ties World Record with Massive Red Drum in Louisiana

Graig L. Hale hooked into an unforgettable catch while fly fishing the backwaters near Port Sulphur, Louisiana. Hale landed a 37.402-inch red drum, tying the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for the species.

Dropping a GoPro Under the World’s Most Dangerous Fishing Pier

The Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier in Florida is often referred to as the "world's most dangerous pier" due to the high concentration of tiger sharks and other marine life in the area. A video posted on YouTube by Brant Peacher showed a massive tiger shark and "endless amounts of giant sharks" near the pier.  

Moss Sets World Record with Landlocked Striped Bass on Lake Lanier

On February 10, 2025, Pamela Moss set a new IGFA Women’s  8 lb. Tippet Class World Record while fishing on Lake Lanier in Georgia, USA. Moss landed a  9-pound, 5-ounce landlocked striped bass while fishing under the guidance of Dillon Lancaster. After weighing the fish on a certified scale, she safely released it back into the lake.

Gulf Giant: Angler Lands Record 884-Pound Bluefin Tuna Off Texas Coast

In the early morning hours, 160 miles off the Texas coastline, aboard the Catillac—an Invincible 46' Catamaran—a record-breaking fight unfolded on the open sea. After five grueling hours of relentless pressure, angler David Esslinger and his team hauled in an 884-pound Atlantic bluefin tuna, officially setting a new Texas state record.

Wee Willy Wigglers are Fly Rod Magic

Warm-water fly fishermen are always looking for the “magic fly” that will catch fish all the time no matter what the conditions… something irresistible to most species of fish in a lake all at the same time. Well, I think I’ve come up with that fly. Say hello to the Wee Willy Wiggler

Finding Fish In The Indian River Lagoon

Most anglers can catch a fish but few know how to find them. Here are a few tips for finding fish in the Indian River Lagoon.

Fish Fannin County, The Trout Capital Of Georgia

From its highland origins to the breach of the river beneath the powerhouse gates at Blue Ridge Dam, the Toccoa River forms the spine of any trout fisherman’s trek in Fannin County, the “Trout Capital of Georgia.” Every creek in its watershed—and the river, itself—is labeled “trout water” by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

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Lorelei Cabana Bar wins 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament

Fifty-four bar and restaurant employees headed to Long Key, Florida Sunday August 17th for the kickoff of The Florida Boy’s 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament.  The combined weight of three Dolphinfish would decide the winning bar.  

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Blue Ridge Mountain Lakes are Calling

Stripers from 20 to 40 pounds show up regularly on this reservoir outside Blairsville, Georgia. The elusive 50-plus-pounder is what everyone seeks, and very lucky anglers just might find it trolling bluebacks, big gizzard shad or trout.

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Goliath Grouper: Return of the Gentle Giants

While our reefs are home to a few “resident” goliath grouper that are spotted consistently throughout the year, one by one more and more of these fish begin arriving as summer starts to fade away into fall. Goliaths begin arriving as early as July, and are only here for a short period of time, often leaving as the last days of September tick away.

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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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