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During a recent sea trial for Axiom™ Multifunction Displays with RealVision 3D™ Sonar, Raymarine’s UK-based test boat Raymariner came upon an interesting underwater target. The M/V Margaret Smith was a coal dredger that capsized and […]
Today, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced the 2017 Regional Fishery Management Council (RFMC) appointments and has shown that recreational fishing and boating are important to the Trump Administration. The appointments of Steve Heins of New […]
In the world of gamefish, flounder probably don’t come to mind. Then again, maybe you’re not that familiar with two of the more popular recreationally caught species that make up the clan. In fact, they […]
Have you ever felt the power of a large tarpon as it surges into the air and displays jaw-dropping acrobatics? Even for seasoned tarpon anglers, that first jump sends a rush of adrenaline through their […]
Rare footage shows an attack on a hammerhead shark by a tiger shark off the coast of Louisiana. A sport fisherman had gotten the hammerhead on the line only minutes before the other, much larger […]
Few fish demand more attention along the panhandle of Florida than cobia. Cobia winter over in south Florida and migrate up the Atlantic and Gulf coasts as the water temperature begins to rise in early […]
New IGFA world record applications have recently been submitted for an enormous Atlantic halibut from Norway, a massive Pacific black snook from Panama, a broomtail grouper from Ecuador, and an exotic species of grouper from […]
When coastal fish are schooling near the surface, catch more by backing off them and heaving Rapala Long Cast X-Rap baits. “It’s imperative to get back enough where the fish will still be up and […]
Kidcochiese Outdoors fishing down in Los Suenos, Costa Rica on the “FISHIZZLE” As we we trolling up Sailfish & Dorado, all hell broke loose on our starboard side. A 500-600lb Blue Marlin was chasing a […]
Startribune.com reported on this first: “Shark Week” came early for an angler in northern Minnesota who caught a shark’s jawbone while fishing the Mississippi River near Highway 6, just west of Grand Rapids. “When we […]
The frenetic activity on the tip of the Gulf State Park Pier last weekend is more proof the northern Gulf of Mexico’s premium fishing and education pier is reeling with action.Fishing on the Octagon at […]
Conservationists and anglers are applauding the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for advancing S. 396, the Billfish Conservation Act. The bill, introduced in February by U.S. Senators Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Marco Rubio […]
Attention all lionfish hunters: The 2017 Lionfish Challenge begins tomorrow, May 20, on Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day. Remember to register online at MyFWC.com/Lionfish or sign up in person at the Lionfish Removal and Awareness […]
The largest family-friendly saltwater fishing competition in Florida – CCA Florida STAR, presented by Yamaha – will kick-off on Saturday, May 27 and unlike traditional fishing tournaments, focuses on conservation. With up to $500,000 in […]
Scientists using a high-resolution global climate model and historical observations of species distributions on the Northeast U.S. Shelf have found that commercially important species will continue to shift their distribution as ocean waters warm two […]
When in-shore fish show fins in the shallows, you can be sure Capt. Rick Murphy will be flinging two new baits at ‘em – X-Rap® Twitchin’ Minnows and X-Rap Twitchin’ Mullets. “These are going to […]
More than 25 years ago, Captain Ryan Lambert navigated a winding maze of bayous and bays to bring clients from the lodge at Cajun Fishing Adventures in Buras, Louisiana, to prime saltwater fishing and duck […]
When Virginia closed its winter dredge fishery in 2008, waterman Clay Justis turned his attention from catching crabs that season to collecting the gear that captures them. He was one of several watermen hired under […]
Stripers Forever recently sent an Action Alert to its members warning that Chesapeake Bay commercial interests are again demanding higher kill limits on striped bass. They want to roll back the modest conservations measures put […]
The water might be cold, but the bass are feeding. Here’s how to catch them. March might come in like a lion, but slowly warming waters are triggering striped bass to awaken from their winter […]
NOAA Online Species Guide – NOAA Fisheries currently manages red snapper, ten grouper and three tilefish species under the Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper and Grouper-Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) programs. An online IFQ species […]
I wasn’t sure where Capt. Danny Barrow was going with the story when he pointed out that if a fence had a dog in it you might be able to hop the fence, run across […]
Building on the popularity and success of Z-Man’s Project Z videos, the fourth season of the company’s groundbreaking webisode series utilizes a combination of cutting edge action footage and on screen graphics to break down […]
The speed of a sprinter, the grace of a ballerina and amazing aerial pageantry befitting a Cirque du Soleil performance — that’s Istiophorus platypterus. They go by “sailfish,” in Florida’s southeastern waters, where massive fall-winter […]
Nola.com reported this 1st: An angler fishing the Gulf of Mexico out of Venice Tuesday caught the 10th-largest yellowfin tuna ever brought to scales in Louisiana. Wade Wells, a captain for Mexican Gulf Fishing Company, took […]
One of my favorite cold water fish to target from the kayak is the sheepshead. These fish are often called convicts because of their black and white stripes. Sheepshead are a blast to catch from […]
Mississippi Sun Herald Reported First. Each time the Commission on Marine Resources certifies a new fishing record it releases a photo of the lucky angler with his or her prize catch. Ocean Springs resident Elijah […]
At first, they had no idea what it was. It was late Spring, and the waters northeast of the Big Island of Hawai‘i were calm and flat. Things seemed uneventful. But, suddenly, the crew of […]
The Level Series offers a rare combination of advanced components and high-level performance at an affordable price point. The rich blue color contrasts beautifully with the black wraps. Black saltwater safe reel seats on the […]
Inshore opportunities abound throughout the Southeast, where anglers target a variety of species every month of the year. Possibly no location receives more attention than Florida’s fabled Mosquito Lagoon and the surrounding waters of the […]
Here we go again. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has held hearings up and down the East Coast on what to do about menhaden: Should we keep catching the same amount, catch more, catch […]
Chris Blankenship, Director of the Alabama Marine Resources Division, is on a mission, and the next month may be crucial to the outcome of his ultimate goal. Blankenship was in Silver Spring, Maryland, and Washington, […]
A new method of fishing for Pacific swordfish off the West Coast is proving its value to both fishermen and protected species. As part of its effort to maximize economic benefits while minimizing non-target catch, […]
The water might be cold, but the bass are feeding. Here’s how to catch them. March might come in like a lion, but slowly warming waters are triggering striped bass to awaken from their winter […]
Kayak anglers don’t enjoy the benefit of a rod locker loaded with rigged rods or extensive racks of rod holders. Although some modern kayaks can carry quite a few rods, the most practical option usually […]
There’s more than one way to rig a live bait…here are a few of the best! Fishing with live bait is an extremely effective technique for catching a wide range of gamefish, and Florida’s own […]
What happens when the fish you catch is just too big to land? Is this every fisherman’s dream or nightmare? Angler Eric Axner was fishing from Norway’s Lofoten Islands when he caught the mammoth fish. […]
My buddies and I were crabbing off of the west coast of Anderson Island and even though we didn’t really catch anything, we got to see the pod of orcas everyone has been talking about! […]
New world IGFA record applications have recently been submitted for an impressive payara on fly from Colombia, a huge yellowtail from Japan, and a giant trevally for a Junior Angler from Australia. Meads’ Giant Trevally […]
The Chesapeake Bay has an oyster problem — but more fundamentally, it has a shell problem. Put simply, there aren’t enough oyster shells available to support a large-scale restoration of the Bay’s depleted bivalve population. […]
From the Crow’s Nest – By Florida Guides Association President, Captain Charlie Phillips: The crow’s nest is the highest point on a vessel and used as a lookout point. As the president of Florida Guides […]
Mallows Bay on the Potomac River has been proposed as a national marine sanctuary, the first in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and now the public has a chance to comment. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]
When I’m fishing for redfish, trout and the other saltwater inshore fish I find live shrimp or frozen pogies are typically “one fish” baits. That is, the fish strikes and the bait is lost. Doesn’t […]
Big changes are being weighed for Atlantic menhaden, the little, oily fish that no one eats but that stirs such passion. At least one of the possible shifts could reverse recent increases in the allowable […]
A message from John Bullard, Regional Administrator of the NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Region. Very few animals can create a sudden interest in wildlife conservation and stewardship the way whales can. These marine mammal ambassadors […]
Want to catch more fish? Spend more time with your depth finder! A modern LCD depth finder is good for a lot more than just showing water depth. It is one of the most important […]
“Do you use fluorocarbon?” In 20 years, I have never taught a fishing seminar in which someone from the audience didn’t pose that question. My answer is honest but invariably noncommittal. “Yes, but if I […]
Celebrate the Ocean Lifestyle — And learn about the preservation of the resources that make it possible. When: December 3rd, 2016 Where: Pelican Beach Park, Satellite Beach Open to public, free admission. What: Florida’s best […]
Times Free Press Announced This 1st: Ten-year-old Teddy Wingfield plays football, golf and soccer. He swims in the summer and rides dirt bikes year-round, competing in motocross. But fishing earned him a world record. The […]
Wearing a battery-powered electro-shocker on his back, Josh Newhard came up short as he waded knee-deep in Buffalo Creek to probe for any eels lurking under rocks or along its banks. “Well, that’s something we […]
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