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Offshore

1,222 lb Atlantic Blue Marlin

In Cape Verde islands, in the middle of Atlantic Ocean angler Alexander Trukhachev caught an impressive huge female blue marlin of 1.222 lb – 553 kg. He was fishing on board 33′ Bertram Happy Hooker […]

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Inshore

Indian River Fishing Report

Although gusty winds and rain have dominated our weather on the Indian River Lagoon Coast of Florida this past week, we have still managed some very respectable fish targeting protected areas.  This past week combined […]

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Shark Fishing

OCEARCH’s Global Shark Tracker

OCEARCH’s Global Shark Tracker where you can observe the navigational pattern of sharks that have been tagged with satellite tracking technology all for the purpose of shark conservation. OCEARCH facilitates unprecedented research by supporting leading […]

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Fishing News - Salt

Targeting Blue Marlin

July and August are the prime months for targeting blue marlin in the East Region, particularly because one of their favorite foods—little tunny—are here in abundance. The little tunny (bonito) schools start showing up in […]

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Inshore

IGFA “What Fish Is This?”

It’s time to test your fish IQ with another IGFA species ID challenge! On a recent college research expedition to Kiribati, IGFA Representative and Lifetime Achiever Martini Arostegui found the time to target some of […]

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Offshore

Will Kilpatrick: No Grand Slam

Will Kilpatrick caught a blue marlin, a white marlin and a sailfish in the same day, but his accomplishment won’t be approved by the International Game Fish Association for inclusion in its all-time list of […]

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Offshore

Record Setting Rockfish

If you believe in yourself, any fin is possible.A Seattle insurance adjustor caught a record-setting rockfish last month that may be more than two centuries old, the Daily Sitka Sentinel reported. Liebman caught the 39.08-pound […]

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Inshore

Venice FL Fishing Report 6/30

It’s a roller coaster but we are enjoying good fishing most of the time from Boca Grande to Venice. The busy season is winding down and I’m thankful that is has been so good; both […]

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Offshore

Red Snapper in Florida

Anglers and fishery management officials continue to discuss the status of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico with intent of managing the species. One of those discussions will be in the form of a […]

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Inshore

Ladies Snook Fishing Trip

The first day of summer had arrived, and along with it, some of the best inshore snook fishing to be experienced in Southwest Florida. Snook are most active during the warm summer months, so this […]

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Inshore

Possible world record tarpon

Justin Moore tarponSince 1975, the Florida state record for a tarpon has been a 243-pound fish caught in Key West. Since 2003, the world record has been a 286-pound tarpon caught in Rubane, Guinea-Bissau, Africa. […]

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Inshore

Records Fall At Thunder’s

The 11th annual Thunder’s Fishing Rodeo hit a high point on Friday with more than 100 fish tickets turned in. The second day featured two rodeo records, including a five-year-old record fall to a 13-year-old […]

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Fishing News - Salt

Seizure: 10K Feet of Gill Net

Texas game wardens have concluded two separate week-long enforcement operations in South Texas that led to the seizure of more than 10,000 feet of illegal gill net, approximately two tons of marijuana, and the filing […]

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Fishing News - Salt

Gulf of Mexico Rigs Into Reefs

Offshore oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico serve as valuable marine habitat, supporting economically important recreational fishing in the Gulf region. In the face of increasing efforts to remove these structures, this […]

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Inshore

NJ Shore: Raritan Bay stripers

NJ.com Report: Striped bass fishing in the back of Raritan Bay this morning was just as advertised by Capt. Sal Cursi of Jo-Jo from Sewaren. Drew Ruscansky of Winfield Park, Capt. Hans Kaspersetz from Weehawken […]

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Inshore

IFA Redfish Titusville

Inshore anglers from across Florida and surrounding regions will meet at Titusville, Fla., June 29-30, for the final 2013 Florida East Division events of the IFA Redfish Tour Presented by Cabela’s and IFA Kayak Fishing […]

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Shark Fishing

Record Sharpnose Shark

The Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources (MCMR) certified one Mississippi recreational saltwater conventional tackle record during its June 18 meeting. Steve J. Bracknell of Crystal Springs, Miss., broke the state record for Atlantic Sharpnose Shark […]

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Inshore

TORQEEDO FOR BIG CATCH

Kayak angler James Van Pelt recently hit an incredible milestone by catching a 300 lb. goliath grouper from his electric Hobie eVolve kayak powered by Torqeedo’s Ultralight kayak motor. After a 15-20 minute struggle, he […]

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Offshore

Record – Breaking Swordfish?

A group of Texas fisherman caught what may be the largest swordfish ever caught in Texas. The Booby Trap crew, based in Surfside, specializes in catching swordfish and blue marlin. Owner Brett Holden has received […]