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Gulf Anglers Rejoice: Lack of Hurricanes Brings Crystal Clear Waters and Fantastic Fishing

November 30, 2025 | Baitshop Sarah

The absence of hurricanes and tropical storms in the Gulf of Mexico has brought a welcome surprise for anglers: crystal clear waters and incredible fishing opportunities. After a dry summer and a strong early cold front, the shallow waters west …

Panama Snapper Sets Sights on World Record

November 30, 2025 | Baitshop Kevin

An angler fishing in Panama has landed a massive Cubera snapper that could set a new world record. Toni Peiro, a guest at Los Buzos Resort, caught the behemoth fish on his last day of fishing with the lodge. The …

Chicago Fishing Scene Abuzz with Record-Breaking Walleye Catch

November 28, 2025 | Baitshop Rob

A memorable birthday outing for Leo Garza turned into a fishing trip for the ages, as he landed a whopping 14.3-pound walleye in Chicago’s Lake Michigan waters. The catch, made on a half-ounce jigging spoon dressed with white tinsel hair, …

Polish Anglers Land Record-Breaking 9.6 Foot Wels Catfish

November 26, 2025 | Baitshop Garrett

In a stunning catch, Krzysztof Pyra and Adrian Gontarz, anglers from Poland’s Polish Angling Academy, have landed a massive Wels catfish measuring 292 centimeters (9.6 feet) at Rybnik Reservoir in southern Poland. This incredible catch beats the previous record of …

Invasive Species Alert: Record-Bass in Tennessee Raises Concerns

November 20, 2025 | Baitshop Kelly

A Tennessee fishing guide, Caleb Bell, made headlines by catching a state-record Alabama bass, weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces, from Parksville Reservoir in Polk County. However, officials are sounding the alarm because this species is considered invasive and threatens local …

Record-Breaking Striped Bass Caught in Ohio Lake

October 31, 2025 | Baitshop Sarah

A 72-year-old angler from Ohio has broken the state record for striped bass with a massive 37.375-pound catch. George Bruggeman and his son were fishing at Kiser Lake, a 400-acre reservoir in Champaign County, when Bruggeman landed the monster fish. …

Record-Breaking Murray Cod Sets Upstream Swimming Record for Freshwater Fish

October 29, 2025 | Baitshop Kevin

A remarkable Australian freshwater Murray cod has stunned scientists by completing an unprecedented 530-mile journey along a major river system, setting a new record for its species. Named after Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus, the fish traveled mostly upstream before turning …

Record-Breaking Catch: Nebraska Guide Lands 105-Pound Blue Catfish in Iowa Waters

October 19, 2025 | Baitshop Sarah

A monumental catch has been made in the Missouri River, which forms the border between Nebraska and Iowa. Nebraska fishing guide George Thompson, operating Missouri River Catfish Guides out of Omaha, has broken a 21-year-old record for the largest blue …

Maine Largemouth Bass Sets Record

October 7, 2025 | Baitshop Garrett

A 7-pound largemouth bass stole the show on a friends’ fishing trip in Maine. Tom Payne and his friends had been fishing the lakes and ponds near Liberty, Maine, for several days. They were targeting big largemouth bass. The Catch …

Record Buffalo: What You Need to Know About This Giant Fish

October 3, 2025 | Baitshop Garrett

Smallmouth buffalo are a type of fish that can grow to massive sizes. Recently, a 54-pound, 7-ounce smallmouth buffalo was caught in Texas, setting a 50-pound line-class world record. What is a Buffalo? Buffalo are a group of fish, including …

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