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Fellsmere Wins The “Battle Of The Lakes” With The Heaviest Total Bass Catches
The fish are in and FWC's “Battle of the Lakes” concluded! Fellsmere Reservoir (popularly known as Headwaters Lake) won the battle against Orange Lake, with the highest total pounds of bass caught-and-released by competing anglers since the competition started last fall.
The Yucatan Is Permit Nirvana
There is one place where an angler can have great success catching permit on the fly; that place is the Yucatan Peninsula’s Punta Allen. Here, just a few kilometers south of Tulum in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere, is the world’s most fertile and diverse permit saltwater fly fishery.
Foundation Outdoor Group Expands International Presence
Foundation Outdoor Group, the world's leading supplier of rod building components, supplies, equipment, and instruction, is taking a significant stride in its global expansion with the establishment of a European headquarters in Halmstad, Sweden. This move comes less than three months after the acquisition of American Tackle Company International, Inc. and Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc., solidifying Foundation Outdoor Group's position as an industry powerhouse.
Redfish Reasoning
It’s trophy redfish time here on the Georgia coast. November brings great water temps, and it brings and holds the big reds in our area. Now… you can’t keep these redfish longer than 23 inches, but you can catch, take a picture, and then release them
Hunters And Anglers Oppose Mining Road Through Alaska’s Brooks Range
On one side there is an insatiable thirst for minerals needed in production of “clean energy” technology like solar panels and wind turbines. On the other side is the vast unspoiled wilderness of northwestern Alaska’s Brooks Range.
Monster Walleye Breaks South Dakota Record
The fish, caught by angler Aaron Schuck, of Bismarck, North Dakota, beat an existing record that has stood for more than two decades.
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Closes Out an Exciting Week
The 64th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show closed out an exciting weeklong event of boating and yachting excitement. With an impressive lineup of yachts, exhibitors, and experts, FLIBS drew the global marine industry to the city of Fort Lauderdale!
Angler Catches $100K in Pikeminnows
The Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward program pays anglers in the Pacific Northwest handsomely. During the 2023 season, one angler made $107,800 in bounties from the program by catching and registering 10,755 pikeminnows from the Columbia and Snake River drainages.
Junior Angler Secures the Win in the 2026 Chub Cay Open
Teenager Jack Morino led team Sempre Duro to victory at the 2026 Chub Cay Open, securing both the tournament title and the Junior Angler trophy after a clutch blue marlin release. The 21-boat fleet saw intense competition in the Bahamas, with Gina Lisa and Marlin Brando rounding out the top three. Tournament Director Robert "Fly" Navarro noted excellent conditions for the event, which now leads into the series finale, the Chub Cay Invitational, on April 9–11.Cotton Tree Lodge, Belize
Time to accept a new concept, bucket list trips that are completely kid friendly and have all the bucket needs associated with the once in a life time experience. Now, add the twist of letting the kids dream up the place, with one limitation, of course, fish!Surviving Cold Water Shock
Cold water shock is the real killer in winter boating accidents, not hypothermia. The initial gasp reflex can overwhelm you in seconds, leading to rapid drowning if you’re unprepared. Learn how to control your breathing, use the HELP position, and apply survival techniques like the carpet formation to conserve heat, save energy, and dramatically increase your chances of survival in cold water emergencies.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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