Featured Editorial

McFadden Sets IGFA World Record with Blackfin Snapper Catch

On March 26, 2025, while fishing off the coast of Stuart, Florida, Michael McFadden landed a stunning 4.72-kilogram (10-pound, 6-ounce) blackfin snapper. The impressive catch has earned McFadden the IGFA All-Tackle World Record for the species.Jul 4th, 2025

Pamela Moss Sets World Record with Alabama Bass Catch on Fly

Moss was guided by Dillon Lancaster when the trophy fish struck her fly.Jul 3rd, 2025

New IGFA World Record: Weeks Lands Massive Yellowmargin Triggerfish on Fly

Leon Mark Weeks made angling history while fly fishing the flats of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia. He landed a stunning 5.81-kilogram (12-pound, 13-ounce) yellowmargin triggerfish, setting a new IGFA All-Tackle World Record for the species.Jul 2nd, 2025

Record-Breaking Catch: Weston Lands 153-Pound Alligator Gar on 2-Pound Line

On April 8, 2025, angler Art Weston reeled in an astonishing 153-pound alligator gar while fishing on Lake Livingston, TXJul 1st, 2025

Pat Hutchinson Lands World Record Blue Catfish on Light Tackle

Pat Hutchinson set a new IGFA Women’s 3-kg (6 lb.) Line Class World Record with a 13.61-kilogram (30-pound) blue catfish caught on the James River in Virginia. The record-setting catfish struck her cut bait, and after a determined 22-minute battle, Pat successfully landed the fish. She weighed it on a certified scale before safely releasing it back into the river.Jul 1st, 2025

Scholarship Winners Announced by CCA & Mud Hole Education Program

In its fourth consecutive year fostering environmental leadership through Florida high school students, the CCA Florida Fred Crabill Youth Scholarship Program presented by the Mud Hole Custom Tackle Education Program announced the 2025 scholarship winners at the Awards Banquet on Thursday, June 19.Jun 27th, 2025

The Reel Deal wins the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum’s 2025 Celebrity Fishing Tournament

The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum proudly returned to Islamorada, Florida June 19th through the 21st for a Fan Fest and Celebrity Fishing Tournament.Jun 27th, 2025

Read The July Issue!

Read the latest issue in your area!Jun 27th, 2025

A Tale Of Fathers, Daughters And Fishing

On a recent spring day, I was reminded what it means to be a proud father of a young lady in love with fishing and our beautiful lifestyle.Jun 26th, 2025

It’s An Addiction: The Summer Surf

The Texas summer surf can spoil a newcomer in a heartbeat and it's what the seasoned surf angler typically awaits each year. Jun 25th, 2025

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How Alligators Catch Fish

The alligator has been around for over 37 million years, in which time it has perfected its hunting skills.Jun 23rd, 2025

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South Florida Angler Reels in Rare 148-Pound Opah off Fort Lauderdale Coast

'It's the equivalent of seeing big foot:' Rare 148 pound Opah caught in Fort LauderdaleJun 19th, 2025