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Arkansas Paddlefish Outweighs The World Record

A monster 165-pound paddlefish recovered from Beaver Lake in Arkansas would likely have set a new world record if it had been caught on rod and reel. On its Facebook page, The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission reported the incredible fish, which will not be considered for a state or world record because the injured fish was recovered by a person who saw it floating on the surface and swam out to retrieve it. The giant fish had been hit by a boat propeller, which severed its spinal cord.

Trolling To Beat The Heat

When the air temps rise and we have several days of sunny skies, the surface water temperature rises as well. Just like humans, fish don’t particularly care for the heat, especially when the water temperatures rise to near 90 degrees. Gamefish will go deeper to find the comfort of cooler water, and that’s where you need to be fishing.

North Carolina’s Running Of The Bulls

Bucket List: Pamlico Sound, N.C.

Drag: Set it And Forget It

Sometimes it’s a case of turn the fish or lose it, so your only option is to apply more pressure. However, in general, your best bet is to set it and forget it.

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What Is A Paddlefish?

It’s a primitive fish found in the Mississippi River system of North America. They’ve been around a long time—fossil records of paddlefish date back 300 million years.

West Virginia Angler Catches Another Record Channel Cat

The massive catfish weighed 37.5 pounds and measured 40.43 inches. Burkett, who caught the fish on July 20 at South Mill Creek Lake in Grant County, set the previous record in June 2022.

Speak Out On Regs Changes For Florida Snook

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has proposed changes to the way it manages snook, and will host a virtual workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 2 to educate stakeholders and seek public comment.

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28th Annual Keys Kids Fishing Derby

  The Islamorada Charter Boat Association put on another great event for 95 anglers ages 0-10 years old in the …

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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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