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It’s Prime Time On America’s Hottest Big Bass Lake

If a truly giant largemouth bass is on your bucket list, make plans to visit O.H. Ivie Lake in Texas over the next few months. Last year, this 19,000-acre impoundment of the Colorado river burst onto the scene as the hottest big bass lake in the nation. A string of 17 monster largemouths from January through April kept O.H. Ivie in the headlines, and 10 of them were caught in February.

Anglers Are Slamming Big Bluefin Off North Carolina

The bluefin tuna season off North Carolina is shaping up to be one of the best in recent memory.

Lady Angler Sets A World Record For Largemouth Bass

Monster Largemouth Bass Caught in Texas Sets a New World Record!

Yamaha To Debut Hydrogen Outboard At Miami Boat Show

Yamaha recently announced that it will exhibit a prototype hydrogen-powered outboard motor at the Miami International Boat Show to be held Feb. 14-18.

Sea Tow Selects Radian IoT, Inc. As A Preferred Vessel Tracking and Monitoring

Sea Tow—the nation’s leading on-water marine assistance provider—has selected Radian IoT, Inc., an innovator in data collection and aggregation, as a preferred vessel tracking and monitoring solution. As part of this relationship, Sea Tow franchise owners can now purchase Radian devices and software subscriptions at a preferred rate.

Giant Goldfish Are Wreaking Havoc On Freshwater Lakes

Massive goldfish, weighing up to dozens of pounds, are popping up in freshwater lakes across the United States and they are posing a major threat to the ecosystem. Scientists say the fish were formerly pets that were flushed or released into local lakes and keep growing with access to food.

17-Year-Old Qualifies For The Bassmaster Classic

The decisive victory earned Yavorsky the final berth into the 2024 Bassmaster Classic, which will be held March 22-24 on Oklahoma’s Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. He is the youngest person to ever qualify for the Classic, a distinction previously owned by David Brind of New York, who was 18.
Slow Down A Ned Rig For Sluggish Bass

Slow Down A Ned Rig For Sluggish Bass

This finesse tactic arose from the Midwest and took the tournament world by storm. It has held the spotlight for about four years now, and it doesn’t appear to be losing any steam. Although it’s not the most exciting tactic for the angler to fish, catching fish is exciting, and the Ned rig is an excellent bait for big numbers of spotted bass and smallmouths.

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45th Annual Bisbee’s Black and Blue Exceeds $7.4 Million, Top Three Teams All Win $1.5 Million-Plus in Prize Money

Magic Touch earned top honors with a 459-pound blue landed on the last day of fishing, backed by a 344-pound blue from Day Two. The combined team from Texas and Florida is taking home $2,440,850 for those fish, including first and fourth places and multiple daily jackpot prizes.

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Granders Abound in Tropical North Queensland

The waters off tropical North Queensland, including the iconic Great Barrier Reef, are considered the black marlin capital of the world, with many eager sports fishers flocking to the area annually during the storied marlin season.

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Under the Sea – Mentoring Young Guns

If all goes well, it will be a fun day, and they will always remember their first fish with pride. Photograph it; celebrate it; enjoy it. Check out some great tips here!

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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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