Wilmington Fishing & Outdoors

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Read The November Issue!

Read the latest issue in your area!Nov 1st, 2024

Follow The Fall Kingfish Migrations

Water temperatures are falling. King mackerel are on the move. Wherever they roam, fall is the time to catch kingfish during their annual migration south.Oct 31st, 2024

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Little Brown Bugs: Fly Selection for People Who Can Never Find the Right Fly

Changing flies takes time and if you do it often enough, will chew up enough leader and tippet, that you’ll have to re-rig the whole dang thing.  It’s a slippery slope and not less than a few anglers have spent more time tying knots than they have fishing on a given day.  If you are one of these folks, or maybe a novice angler for whom fly selection is a total mystery, let me suggest a simplified approach. Nov 21st, 2024

Cecil County, MD Angler Named 15th FishMaryland Master Angler

Nick Perez joins his 12-year-old daughter Lucy on the list of Master Anglers. Perez has been fishing Maryland waters since age two and has explored almost every fishery in the state. Inspired by his daughter's achievement, Perez decided to pursue the Master Angler title himself.Nov 20th, 2024

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Virginia Angler Breaks 30-Year State Rainbow Trout Record

Grant Bentz of McGaheysville, Virginia, shattered a long-standing state record with a 14 lb., 12 oz. rainbow trout. The fish broke the previous record set in 1993 by Michael Lowe at 14 lbs., 7 oz. Despite knowing many might disapprove, Bentz decided to cook the fish, citing low survival chances for large trout in the summer. Bentz plans to have a replica of the fish made to commemorate his achievement.Nov 19th, 2024

The Most Dangerous Dive Site In Florida

This is the Eagle’s Nest sinkhole in Florida. From the surface, it’s just an unremarkable, uninviting, and algae-filled little pond. But this view of it is deceptive. At the bottom of this little pond is a 6-foot-wide vertical tube leading to a massive pitch-black cave room the size of an airplane hanger, and that is just the beginning.Nov 18th, 2024

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New Super Reef Completed: A Boost for Louisiana’s Coastline!

The new reef comprises 36 “Super Reefs” designed by Reefmaker, constructed to mimic natural structures and provide essential habitats for marine life. These innovative, pyramid-shaped structures are made of concrete, steel rebar, and limestone rocks, with open windows on each side to allow easy passage for turtles and divers.Nov 15th, 2024

Art Weston’s Potential World Record Muskellunge

Art Weston recently caught a massive 54.33 inch muskellunge, potentially setting the IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record for the species. On October 29, 2024, while fishing on Mille Lacs in Garrison, Minnesota, this enormous muskie struck his lure. After measuring its length on his official IGFA device, Art safely released the fish. The record is currently pending and under review.Nov 14th, 2024

Florida’s Chain Pickerel

In the northern parts of our great country, anglers enjoy chasing down enormous pike and elusive musky. We Floridians don’t usually give a second thought, but they are in Florida!Nov 13th, 2024

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Caroline May Evans’ Record Brook Trout

Caroline May Evans hiked with her father to a high-altitude lake in Salmon, Idaho for a day of trout fishing. Using a nightcrawler, Caroline landed a 36-centimeter brook trout, earning her the IGFA All-Tackle Length Junior World Record for the species. After measuring the length on her official IGFA Measuring Device, she safely released the fish back into the lake.Nov 12th, 2024

Jan Gredysa’s Record-Breaking Summer Flounder

Jan Gredysa experienced a memorable day fishing in Shinnecock, New York, when he landed a 57-centimeter summer flounder. This impressive catch secured Jan the IGFA All-Tackle Length Junior World Record for the species. Using a Fin-S lure, Jan managed to hook the record flounder and, after a five-minute fight, successfully landed the fish. He then recorded the length on his official IGFA Measuring Device before safely releasing the flounder back into the water.Nov 11th, 2024

Amy O’Brien’s Record European Bass

Amy O’Brien made a remarkable catch while fishing off Wexford, Ireland, reeling in a 54-centimeter European bass. This impressive fish earned Amy the IGFA All-Tackle Length Junior World Record for the species. Using a live mackerel, she managed to boat the record bass after a quick fight. After measuring the length on her official IGFA Measuring Device and capturing the moment with some photos, she safely released the fish back into the water.Nov 8th, 2024

Introducing The All New DF350AMD Stealth Line™ Outboard

Suzuki Marine’s New Stealth Line™ Outboards Win 2024 Top Products Award From Boating Industry Magazine, Adding Three Popular Models Suzuki … Sep 8th, 2024

Miami Boat Show | February 15-19, 2023

    Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. Fore more info visit https://bit.ly/3iL3zw7Dec 20th, 2022

Parkit360 Electric Trailer Dollies – Make Impossible Spots Possible

The hassle to get the boat in the driveway has ruined one too many boating trips. Parkit360’s electric powered trailer … Oct 18th, 2022

Shawn Shapiro’s Record-Setting Red Drum

Shawn Shapiro was fishing the Chesapeake Bay out of Norfolk, Virginia, when he hooked a massive 45.67 inch red drum. Using a live croaker aboard his father’s boat “Sea Mes,” Shawn managed to land this record red drum, setting the IGFA All-Tackle Length Junior World Record for the species. After measuring the length on his official IGFA Measuring Device and taking a few photos, he safely released the fish back into the bay.Nov 7th, 2024

Peter Fox’s Record Northern Pike

Peter Fox had an extraordinary day fishing out of Brabant Lodge in Northwest Territories, Canada. Using a prop fly, Peter hooked and landed an impressive northern pike after an intense battle. Measuring 110 centimeters on his official IGFA Measuring Device, this catch earned Peter the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for the species. After documenting the achievement with some photos, Peter safely released the fish back into the water.Nov 6th, 2024

Closing Day Statement: 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

As we conclude this 65th anniversary year of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the world’s largest in-water boat show, we extend our gratitude to our exhibitors, sponsors, visitors, elected officials, and the Fort Lauderdale community for contributing to the success of this milestone event.Nov 4th, 2024