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Somethin’ Different Contributed by Alpharetta Outfitters
On the Fly: Spring means spawning baitfish in inland and coastal waters across the country. You can bet predatory species will be chowing down on the bounty. Here’s an awesome baitfish pattern, the Somethin’ Different, dreamed up by our friends at Alpharetta Outfitters in Georgia. It’s a beefed-up variation of classic patterns designed to better mimic baitfish with wide profiles.
The Largest Blue Marlin Ever Landed
Here’s the story of a 1,805-pound blue marlin caught out of Oahu, Hawaii in 1970. The record has stood for more than 50 years, and it’s one of those marks that will likely never be broken.
Huge Ice Fishing Tourney Awards 13-Year-Old A New Truck
A 13-year-old kid is now the owner of a brand-new Ford F-150 after winning one of the world’s largest ice fishing tournaments on Jan. 28.
The Uni Knot – Best All-Around Knot for Mono and Fluorocarbon
If there’s one knot to learn, it’s the Uni. Remarkably quick and easy to tie, the Uni creates a snug connection and can be used for everything from securing line to your spool to attaching a lure
Springtime Is On The Way, And Crappie Will Soon Be On The Banks
Check out the most recent YouTube video from our friend Darcizzle on crappie fishing at Lake Okeechobee, Fla.
Coastal Angler Magazine Cocktail Party At Miami Boat Show
Coastal Angler Magazine Miami Edition hosted a Cocktail Party at the Lobster Shack in South Beach. Friday February 17th just outside the Miami Beach Convention Center after The Miami Boat Show ended for the day.
Texas Lake Serves up Another Giant Bass
O.H. Ivie Lake in central Texas is the hottest giant largemouth fishery in the nation right now. The most recent monster is a 17.03-pounder that is one of the top-10 largest bass in Texas history.
Kevin VanDam Retiring from Bass Tour
Kevin VanDam, one of the greatest bass tournament fisherman in the history of the sport, has announced that the 2023 season will be his last season on tour.
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.Bucket List: Fly Fishing Edinburgh, Scotland
I had the privilege of living in Edinburgh, capital of Scotland. Apart from whiskey, kilts and bagpipes, they also lays claim to the origins of fly fishing.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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