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Fishing NewsYoung Angler Lands Record Crappie and Celebrates with a Fresh Catch Meal
An 11-year-old Texas angler may have secured a new junior waterbody record after reeling in an impressive black crappie during a family fishing trip. The standout catch, weighing 1.75 pounds, was one of 18 fish caught that day and is …
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Fishing NewsHow Two Anglers Saved a Record Trout Overnight
Catching a potential record fish is only part of the challenge. Keeping it fresh long enough for an official weigh-in can be just as difficult. That situation became very real for two anglers deep in the Adirondack backcountry after landing …
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Fishing NewsFishing on the Front Lines: A Day in the Strait of Hormuz
A routine fishing trip in one of the world’s most volatile waterways quickly turned into a stark reminder of how closely everyday life and global conflict can intersect. The outing began under calm conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, a …
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Fly Angler Lands Likely Blue Marlin Record in Hawaii
Ian Keinath, a seasoned angler, achieved a lifelong dream on September 11, 2024, when he caught a record-breaking blue marlin off the coast of Kona, Hawaii. The fish, weighing in at 106.8 pounds, surpassed the previous record of 104.2 pounds …
Steelhead Fishing Reopens in Upper Columbia River for First Time in Nine Years
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced the reopening of steelhead fishing in select areas of the Upper Columbia River for the first time in nearly a decade. Beginning October 16, 2024, anglers will once again have …
Montauk Masters on Fly Fishing for Stripers
The fall run in Montauk is renowned among anglers worldwide. It’s often on bucket lists, with memories of a lifetime formed by those lucky enough to experience it. Acres of blitzing stripers, alongside false albacore, create chaotic scenes as they …
Record Blue Catfish Caught on Ohio River in West Virginia
A massive blue catfish, measuring over 4 feet in length and weighing more than 64 pounds, has broken West Virginia’s state length record. Kimberly Feltner of Madison, Indiana, made the impressive catch last month on the Ohio River at the …
Huge Mahi Tops 30-Year-Old Record in Rhode Island
A long-standing Rhode Island state record for mahi-mahi was broken this past August when an angler aboard an overnight tuna and swordfish charter out of Narragansett landed the largest dolphinfish ever recorded in the state’s waters. Karl Mohr, a New …
Angler Lands Record-Breaking Smallmouth Bass in Montana
Montana’s fishing scene is buzzing with excitement following the capture of a potential state record smallmouth bass. Josh Johnson, an experienced angler, landed an impressive 8.4-pound smallmouth, which is now poised to become the new state record. This monumental catch …
Fisherman Sets State Record with ‘Catch of a Lifetime’ in Iowa: A Historic Black Crappie with a Twist
On September 23, 2024, John Foster, an avid Iowa fisherman, etched his name into state fishing history by reeling in a monumental catch. This wasn’t just an ordinary fish, but a potential hybrid crappie that has since captivated anglers, biologists, …
Late Season Angling: A Productive and Scenic Adventure
Late-season angling brings many advantages, as cooling temperatures and shorter days sharpen fish appetites. With the sun rising later, cooler air temperatures, and a reduction in biting bugs, the experience becomes more pleasant for anglers. A recent trip to the …
5-Year-Old Boy Catches Record Fish in New York
A young fishing enthusiast from Buffalo, Gregory Martin, is on the verge of setting a new state record after reeling in an impressive pumpkinseed fish over the weekend. The 5-year-old made the catch while fishing with his family on Oneida …
Yellow-Eyed Fish From Maryland Sets New Fishing Record
A new Maryland state fishing record was set when Jian Feng Li of Montgomery County, Maryland, caught a yellowedge grouper on August 27. This impressive fish was caught in the deep waters off Ocean City, specifically in Poorman’s Canyon, marking …
