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Craig Williams Secures World Record with a 10-pound Snubnose Pompano
On October 12, 2024, Craig Williams achieved a remarkable feat by landing a 4.62-kilogram (10-pound, 3-ounce) snubnose pompano while fishing in Dampier, Australia. This impressive catch earned him the IGFA Men’s 3-kg (6 lb.) Line Class World Record for the species. The pompano was enticed by Craig's crab fly, and after a brief battle, he successfully landed the fish. Craig then recorded its weight on his certified scale before safely releasing it back into the water.
Fishing Camera Tossed In The Surf For Four Days (CRAZY Footage!)
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Safe Fish Handling Tips
Knowing how to safely handle and release fish is just as important as being able to catch fish. Below are a few tips that will help any angler.
Learning from Mistakes
One of the slowest ways to learn is learning from your own mistakes… but some of them will be priceless over time and hopefully, you’ll laugh at yourself.
Fly of the Month: Conner’s Nutter Butter
The Nutter Butter is a great pattern that falls toward the natural color palette, featuring mostly tans and browns and natural material like coyote fur. Something I have noticed is these subtle colors can draw a strike when brighter colors will not, making streamers like the Nutter Butter a staple for any streamer fisher’s box.
Surf Expo Showcases Innovation, Sustainability, and Vibrant Industry Momentum
Surf Expo’s first event of 2025 was held January 8–10 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Attracting over 750 exhibitors and thousands of retail buyers, the show provided an unparalleled platform for networking, business growth, and industry innovation. With strong engagement from both new and established brands, major retailers, and independent shops, Surf Expo once again confirmed its role as the premier gathering for the watersports and coastal lifestyle industries.
Wintertime’s Best-Bet Species
With the time-eating bustle of the holidays behind us, anglers will again have some free time to hit the water. Depending on what coastline you fish from, deep winter can be difficult. Here’s a list of target species that can serve to hold you through to spring.
Wading the South Indian River Lagoon
Wading puts you in the water with the fish. You are now part of their element, and this gives you an advantage over a noisy boat with a motor or trolling motor and anglers bumping around on it. As a wader, you can silently fish under piers and under mangrove branches where boats can’t go or even approach without spooking the fish.
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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