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Blue Catfish Caught in the Wake of Hurricane Helene Breaks Record
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, West Virginia saw a new state record for blue catfish, thanks to a fortuitous fishing trip. Kim Feltner, fishing on the Ohio River near Point Pleasant with her husband and guide Chris Souders, landed …
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Fall Surf Fishing for Striped Bass and Bluefish Heats Up
This past weekend brought plenty of action to the beaches, with anglers landing bluefish, striped bass, and kingfish. On Long Beach Island, the Fall Surf Fishing Classic saw a new leader in the striped bass category when Jake Smith of …
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Austin Anderson’s Record 71-Pound Smallmouth Buffalo in Downtown Austin
Recently Austin Anderson, a professional fishing guide, caught a record-setting 71-pound smallmouth buffalo at Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin. Anderson had spotted a massive fish days earlier and decided to target it using an unconventional method: deploying bait with …
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Alaskan Angler Breaks State Record with Massive Rockfish Catch
Keith Degraff, a seasoned port captain and former fishing guide, embarked on a fateful fishing expedition on July 28th in Prince William Sound. On this particular day, his focus shifted from pleasing clients to pursuing a record-setting catch. With meticulous …
A Memorable Encounter: Tiverton Resident’s Remarkable Thresher Shark Catch near Newport
The captivating emergence of a thresher shark, its powerful tail slicing through the water’s surface, left a lasting impression on Greg Vespe, the former executive director of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association. Vespe’s fascination with these awe-inspiring creatures was …
Spectacle of Nature: Brown Bears Fishing at Alaska’s Brooks Falls
Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve is home to one of the most awe-inspiring natural phenomena: the annual return of brown bears to Brooks Falls. From the months of July to September, this captivating event unfolds as these majestic creatures …
Humpback Whale Mother Named Pinball Rescued from Fishing Gear off Cape Ann
Cape Ann, known for its picturesque coastline, became the backdrop of a heartwarming rescue mission as a distressed humpback whale mother, affectionately named Pinball, was successfully freed from fishing gear. The heartening news comes after a collaborative effort by the …
Angler Sets World Record with $6.2 Million Prize for 640.5-Pound Marlin Catch
Maryland resident John Ols made history at the 50th annual White Marlin Open by reeling in a colossal 640.5-pound blue marlin, securing a groundbreaking $6.2 million grand prize. This remarkable achievement surpassed the previous world record of $4.45 million for …
Gillette Angler Revolutionizes Fishing Bait
Ray Bergeman, the founder of Rather Be Fishing Tackle, has introduced a groundbreaking fishing bait system, available at Rocky Mountain Discount Sports in Gillette. Inspired by his childhood memories of using corn as fish bait, Bergeman aimed to create an …