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Pat Hutchinson Lands World Record Blue Catfish on Light Tackle
Pat Hutchinson set a new IGFA Women’s 3-kg (6 lb.) Line Class World Record with a 13.61-kilogram (30-pound) blue catfish caught on the James River in Virginia. The record-setting catfish struck her cut bait, and after a determined 22-minute battle, Pat successfully landed the fish. She weighed it on a certified scale before safely releasing it back into the river.
Scholarship Winners Announced by CCA & Mud Hole Education Program
In its fourth consecutive year fostering environmental leadership through Florida high school students, the CCA Florida Fred Crabill Youth Scholarship Program presented by the Mud Hole Custom Tackle Education Program announced the 2025 scholarship winners at the Awards Banquet on Thursday, June 19.
A Tale Of Fathers, Daughters And Fishing
On a recent spring day, I was reminded what it means to be a proud father of a young lady in love with fishing and our beautiful lifestyle.
It’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.
How Alligators Catch Fish
The alligator has been around for over 37 million years, in which time it has perfected its hunting skills.
South Florida Angler Reels in Rare 148-Pound Opah off Fort Lauderdale Coast
'It's the equivalent of seeing big foot:' Rare 148 pound Opah caught in Fort Lauderdale
Save Rodman Reservoir in North-Central Florida!
Time is running out to save one of Florida’s most treasured fisheries. The Florida Legislature has passed a state budget that includes funding to remove the Rodman Dam — a move that would destroy the Rodman Reservoir as we know it.
Fleur de Lis Wins the 2026 Florida Panhandle Billfish Series
In a tight contest, Fleur de Lis came out on top to win the 3rd annual Florida Panhandle Billfish Series. The Hatteras 63 GT, based in nearby Orange Beach, Alabama, fished all three events of the Emerald Coast series, developed to highlight the big-game fishing opportunities off Florida’s Panhandle.Bucket List: Central Costa Rica and Pacific Sailfish
The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought-after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!Spearfishing Bluewater Hunting
Bluewater spearfishing is the ultimate test of skill, patience, and nerve. Hunting massive pelagic fish while freediving in the open ocean demands precision, specialized gear, and respect for one of the most exhilarating challenges beneath the surface.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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