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Texas Trophy Run Continues as Guide Lands Another 13-Pound Giant

March 25, 2026 | Baitshop Rob

A Texas bass guide is putting together a streak most anglers only dream about, hauling in a second 13-pound largemouth in just two weeks while fishing a lesser-known reservoir. Early Tuesday morning, guide Lawrence Lee launched onto J.B. Thomas Reservoir, …

Wisconsin Ice Angler Lands a Devil’s Lake Giant That Could Rewrite the Record Books

March 5, 2026 | Baitshop Kevin

What started as a quiet day on the ice turned into absolute pandemonium when a Wisconsin angler pulled up a yellow perch that may rewrite North Dakota’s record books. Alan Hintz has spent more than 50 years ice fishing, chasing …

Massive 15.75 Pound Largemouth Could Set New Tennessee Record

February 28, 2026 | Baitshop Brandy

A giant largemouth bass caught on Nickajack Lake may soon rewrite the record books in Tennessee. The fish, weighing an impressive 15.75 pounds, is currently under review and could surpass the existing state record set in 2015. Sequatchie County angler …

Record Turnout and Trophy 17-Pound Lake Trout Highlight Sebago Ice Fishing Derby

February 27, 2026 | Baitshop Sarah

More than 1,000 anglers blanketed the frozen expanse of Sebago Lake over Valentine’s Day weekend, turning the 25th annual Sebago Lake Rotary Ice Fishing Derby into one of the largest winter events the fishery has seen in years. Ranked among …

Young Angler Lands Record-Breaking Freshwater Drum in Vermont

February 25, 2026 | Baitshop Rob

Vermont officials have confirmed a new state fishing record after an impressive catch during the 2025 season. A massive freshwater drum landed last summer has now been officially recognized as the largest ever recorded in the state. Ten-year-old Grayson Carey …

Record-Breaking Rainbow Trout Stuns Anglers at Dworshak Reservoir

January 31, 2026 | Baitshop Brandy

While many Idaho anglers were focused on winter ice conditions in mid-January, one fisherman at Dworshak Reservoir had a very different reason to pull out a tape measure. On January 13, Todd Phillips of Fruitland landed a rainbow trout so …

Proposed Policy Shifts Could Reshape Salmon Fishing in British Columbia

January 31, 2026 | Baitshop Kelly

A proposed update to Canada’s salmon allocation policy could significantly alter recreational fishing opportunities in British Columbia. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is reviewing a framework that has guided salmon management since 1999, and two suggested changes have raised concern …

Mendocino Angler Lands Rare Rockfish That Could Rewrite the Record Books

January 27, 2026 | Baitshop Kevin

A Mendocino County fisherman is still waiting on official confirmation, but his recent catch has already made waves along the Northern California coast. Brendan Walsh reeled in a canary rockfish that could potentially set both state and world records, turning …

Giants QB Jaxson Dart Reels in a Monster Catch During Cabo Getaway With Marissa Ayers

January 27, 2026 | Baitshop Kevin

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is making the most of his first NFL offseason and doing it far from the football field. The 22-year-old quarterback recently traveled to Los Cabos, Mexico, with his girlfriend, Marissa Ayers, where the couple …

Upstate New York Ice Fishing Season Shaping Up to Be One for the Ages

January 26, 2026 | Baitshop Brandy

As most Central New Yorkers brace for plunging temperatures, ice anglers are welcoming the cold with open arms. A powerful blast of Arctic air is settling into the region, and for those who love fishing through the ice, it could …

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