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New Spotted Bass Record Set at Lake Hartwell During MLF Invitational

March 20, 2025 | Baitshop Sarah

A new Lake Hartwell spotted bass record was set during the Major League Fishing (MLF) Invitational, with a massive 6.25-lb. bass caught by pro angler Chad Mrazek from Texas on March 16. The record-breaking fish not only earned Mrazek recognition …

Deep-Sea Fisherman Reels in One of the Strangest Fish Ever Caught

March 16, 2025 | Baitshop Garrett

Some creatures from the deep seem more suited for a sci-fi horror movie than the ocean. A fisherman recently hauled in one of the strangest-looking fish ever seen, sparking fascination—and a fair share of nightmares—across the internet. Russian trawlerman Roman …

Massachusetts Teen Lands State-Record Largemouth Bass Through the Ice

March 16, 2025 | Baitshop Kelly

After spending nearly 300 days on the water last year, 13-year-old Kyler Leslie was more prepared than most to reel in a record-breaking largemouth bass through the ice. On February 23, Leslie landed a massive 7.71-pound, 25-inch-long bass in Massachusetts, …

Rare Colorado Cutthroat Trout Making a Strong Comeback

March 6, 2025 | Baitshop Brandy

One of the country’s rarest trout subspecies is experiencing a remarkable resurgence in southeastern Colorado. The Hayden Creek cutthroat trout, once nearly wiped out by wildfire in 2016, has been rediscovered thriving in its native waters. This unique cutthroat trout, …

Young Angler Sets St. Marys River Bowfin Record

March 5, 2025 | Baitshop Sarah

A piece of cut bream fished on the bottom led to a record-setting bowfin catch for Colt James on the St. Marys River. On Feb. 22, Colt James of Waycross landed a 6-lb., 7.68-oz. bowfin while fishing with his father. …

Burbot: The Misunderstood Predator of the Ice Belt

March 5, 2025 | Baitshop Sarah

Ling cod, eelpout, lota, and lawyer—these are all names for one of the Ice Belt’s most misunderstood fish: the burbot. With an elongated body resembling a cross between a catfish, an eel, and a salamander, the burbot stands out. A …

Record-Breaking Bass Caught from Shore at Lady Bird Lake

March 3, 2025 | Baitshop Rob

A Dripping Springs musician landed a record-breaking largemouth bass while fishing from shore at Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin. Willie Pipkin reeled in a 14.05-pound bass, setting a new water body record for the 468-acre reservoir. Pipkin, a professional …

Anglers Stun Australia with Record-Breaking 80kg Cobia Catch

February 25, 2025 | Baitshop Kevin

A long-standing fishing record has been shattered as a group of Australian anglers landed a massive 80-kilogram cobia off the coast of Fremantle, Western Australia. Drew Clowes, from Jazz Charters, was fishing with young angler Koby Duncan when the extraordinary …

Maryland Angler Reclaims State Record with 20.5-Pound Longnose Gar

February 21, 2025 | Baitshop Garrett

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially recognized David Confair of Secretary, Dorchester County, as the new state record holder for longnose gar. Confair landed the massive 20.5-pound, 49.5-inch fish on February 8 while fishing Marshyhope Creek. Using a …

Demon of the Deep: Rare Anglerfish Filmed Alive at Ocean’s Surface

February 14, 2025 | Baitshop Sarah

A rarely seen deep-sea creature made an unexpected appearance near the surface of the ocean, leaving researchers stunned. A humpback anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii), also known as the black seadevil, was captured on video last week off the coast of Tenerife, …

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