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Virginia Angler Lands Record-Size Hybrid at Cherokee Lake, Then Sets It Free

April 26, 2025 | Baitshop Brandy

Jeff Hubbard of Bluefield, Virginia, reeled in the catch of a lifetime this spring at Tennessee’s Cherokee Lake — but the real story isn’t just about the fish he caught. It’s about the choice he made afterward. Fishing on March …

Master of the Light Line: Art Weston Lands 153-Pound Alligator Gar on 2-Pound Test

April 25, 2025 | Baitshop Kelly

In the world of record-chasing anglers, Art Weston continues to set the bar higher with each catch. The 54-year-old from Kentucky recently boated and released a mammoth 153-pound, 7-foot 3-inch alligator gar on a mere 2-pound-test line from Lake Livingston …

Rising Waters, Fading Fish: How Climate Change Is Disrupting America’s $100 Billion Fishing Industry

April 22, 2025 | Baitshop Sarah

Americans spend nearly $100 billion annually on fishing, a beloved pastime that also drives local economies and supports thousands of jobs across the country. But the impacts of climate change are increasingly threatening this cornerstone of American outdoor recreation. Recent …

Captain Fined Nearly $17,000 for Dumping Toxic Squid Waste Off California Coast

April 21, 2025 | Baitshop Garrett

A Southern California fishing boat captain has been ordered to pay more than $16,000 after illegally dumping hazardous waste into the Pacific Ocean, according to a statement from the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. William Porter McHenry, owner of McHenry …

Upper Deschutes Basin Celebrates Historic Steelhead Comeback

April 3, 2025 | Baitshop Rob

A record-breaking number of adult steelhead have returned to the Pelton Round Butte hydropower project on the Deschutes River during the 2024-2025 migration season, marking a major victory for fish reintroduction efforts. More than 950 steelhead successfully passed upstream of …

“Living Dinosaur” Caught: Hilton Angler Sets New York State Record

April 2, 2025 | Baitshop Sarah

A fisherman from Hilton, New York, has landed a record-breaking longnose gar, a species often referred to as a “living dinosaur,” according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Chuck Zimmerman, a Monroe County resident, reeled in …

Texas Youth Achieves Triple Lake Record in Single Day

March 25, 2025 | Baitshop Rob

A 12-year-old angler from Crawford, Texas, Kenton Mabry, achieved an extraordinary feat on March 11, setting three lake fishing records in a single day at Tradinghouse Creek Reservoir near Waco. Accompanied by his father, Brad, Kenton launched their bass boat …

Gulf Giant: A 265.5-Pound Yellowfin Sets New Standard

March 24, 2025 | Baitshop Kevin

Venice, Louisiana, a renowned yellowfin tuna destination, witnessed a historic catch on March 7th. A group of anglers, guided by Captain Matt Moranda of The Mexican Gulf Fishing Company aboard the “Wild Bill,” landed a 265.5-pound yellowfin, the largest ever …

NPFL Shatters Viewership Records with Santee Cooper Event

March 23, 2025 | Baitshop Brandy

The National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) has set new benchmarks in online viewership with the Strike King NPFL Stop 1 at Santee Cooper Lakes. Hosted by Clarendon County Tourism from March 7-9, the event broke every audience record in NPFL …

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 …

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