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Max Grasso Sets Junior World Record with 34.6-Inch Giant Trevally Off Point Samson
On January 26, 2025, young angler Max Grasso made fishing history off the coast of Point Samson, Australia. While casting a Daiwa Bait Junkie aboard the MICX—captained by his father, Mick Grasso—Max hooked and landed an impressive 34.6-inch giant trevally. This remarkable catch has earned Max the IGFA All-Tackle Length Junior World Record for the species. Following the exciting battle, Max recorded the fish's official length using an IGFA Measuring Device before safely releasing it back into the water.
Bassin’ the Dog Days
The heat of the summer is upon us. Here are some helpful hints to make your time on the water a little more enjoyable and safe.
Alaska’s Can’t Miss Freshwater Fishing Adventures
Alaska sportfishing offers wilderness realized rather than imagined and quickens the pulse in all types of anglers, from panfishermen to world veterans.
Florida’s Freshwater Oddballs
The freshwater system in South Florida is home to more than 20 permanent populations of non-native fish, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). These warm-water lakes, ponds, and canals are welcoming to species from all over the world, and whether populations were the result of being released, escape, or intentional introduction, they are here to stay.
Modify Hard Baits for Big Fish
Most hard baits have two or three treble hooks. The problem with this setup is large fish and lengthy fights can cause those tiny hooks to open up or tear from a fish’s lip. We all know this loss hurts. The bigger the fish, the worse it hurts and the more likely it is to happen. I came up with a solution for this scenario several years ago while targeting giant tarpon. I adapted my hard baits to use a single large hook. It resulted in the successful landing of more big fish than with the original hardware.
Hooked Bird? Don’t Cut the Line!
Even if you take precautionary steps to avoid it, sometimes you might hook a bird by accident. That’s when it’s important to remember—don’t cut the line and let the bird fly away with it attached. This can lead to entanglement, resulting in the death of that bird and possibly others as well. Instead, follow these simple steps to unhook the bird
Trent Allen Makes Bassmaster History with Record-Breaking Catch at Clark Hill Lake
Trent Allen has made waves in the Bassmaster High School National Championship with a massive 8.80-pound bass—the largest ever recorded at Clarks Hill Lake in Bassmaster history!
2025 ICAST Coverage
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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.Graham County’s Snowbird Creek Has It All
Snowbird Creek, and its main tributary Big Snowbird Creek, are places fly anglers could spend days exploring and still leave water untouched. On its top end, Big Snowbird is one of the largest remaining flows populated with native southern Appalachian brook trout. On its lower end, near its mouth at Lake Santeetlah, Snowbird plays host to an annual migration of lake-run rainbows that reach lengths well in excess of 20 inches.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!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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