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Bass Fishing the Spring Herring Spawn

No one seems to know exactly where they came from, but blueback herring have changed the face of bass and striper fishing over the last decades in reservoirs that have them.

Martin County Sinks 227-Foot Ship To Create New Artificial Reef

Martin County's newest artificial reef features a 227-foot ship sunk off the coast to honor Boo McCulley and support the local marine ecosystem.

Suzuki Marine Helps Power Jacob Wheeler To First Redcrest Championship

Bass Fishing Superstar Adds Missing Piece to His Long List of Accomplishments, Using Skill and Strategy on Table Rock Lake

Early Summer Smallmouth – Wading and Floating

In just a few weeks, fishing for mountain trout in western North Carolina will start to wind down for many anglers. But just as the interest in trout fishing slows, smallmouth bass activity picks up.

Increasing Casting Distance – Fine Tuning Your Reel

Last month I fished with a friend that was new to saltwater and he was having trouble getting the cast distance that he wanted. It wasn’t his reel, his reel was highly engineered and precisely built; why is it that we still see owners of new reels continuing to cast mediocre distances and get backlashes? Let’s take a look at fine-tuning that new rocket launcher reel of yours.

North Carolina Man Catches Massive 212-Pound Tuna On A Jet Ski

Hunter Hicks proved that you don't need a massive sportfishing boat to land a monster. Ten miles off the North Carolina coast, Hicks hooked a 212-pound bluefin tuna while solo on a Jet Ski. After a grueling battle he compared to "fighting Mike Tyson," Hicks successfully towed the 70-inch beast back to shore, cementing his place in Outer Banks fishing lore.

Bridges Over Bubbling Water: Why Gear Snobbery Kills the Sport

As a guide, I’ve seen firsthand that when we stop judging the "other guy" and start sharing techniques, we catch more fish and protect our fisheries. It’s time to put down the prejudices, pick up a new rod, and lead by example for the next generation of anglers.

Captain Lands 500-Pound Swordfish, Feeds Entire Town

A Florida Keys charter captain reeled in a massive 480-pound swordfish after an exhausting five-hour battle at sea. The rare catch, made during a family fishing trip, is one of the largest seen in the area in years.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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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