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Historic Fishing Shacks Washed Away by Record High Tide in Maine

March 25, 2024 | Baitshop Sarah

Maine’s coast faced unprecedented challenges over the weekend as freezing cold storms wreaked havoc, resulting in the destruction of over 100-year-old fishing shacks. The quaint structures, situated at Fisherman’s Point, Willard Beach, in South Portland, fell victim to a record …

Kansas Angler Lands World-Record Paddlefish

March 20, 2024 | Baitshop Kevin

Chad Williams of Olathe made headlines with his extraordinary catch during the opening of paddlefish snagging season at the Lake of the Ozarks. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, Williams reeled in a massive 164-pound, 13-ounce paddlefish on Sunday, …

Idaho State-Record Tiger Trout Disqualified Due to Fishing License Issue

March 15, 2024 | Baitshop Kelly

The Idaho fishing records book underwent a significant alteration when state officials were compelled to retract an angler’s record nearly six months after its certification. Unlike previous fishing-records controversies, the authenticity of Kody King’s tiger trout‘s weight was not in …

Teenager Achieves New West Virginia Record with Massive Tiger Trout Catch

March 11, 2024 | Baitshop Sarah

In a remarkable feat, 16-year-old Nathan Smith from Burlington, W.Va., has secured the title of the new state record holder for tiger trout in West Virginia. The impressive catch took place on a Saturday morning at New Creek Dam Site …

Augmented Reality Glasses and LiveScoping are Revolutionizing Bass Fishing

February 29, 2024 | Baitshop Kelly

Ed Loughran, a 53-year-old Bassmaster Elite Series pro, recently stepped into the forefront of bass fishing technology by integrating augmented reality glasses with his Garmin LiveScope. This groundbreaking development allows him to have forward-facing sonar data overlay directly on his …

Pennsylvanian Angler Claims Vermont’s Newest Big Fish Record

February 27, 2024 | Baitshop Rob

In a snapshot captured in a garage, a man adorned in a Bass Pro Shops hat proudly holds up an enormous longnose gar that entirely fills the frame. The fish, glistening and covered in scales, exhibits a hint of blood …

Maryland State Record Rainbow Trout Hooked by Montgomery County Angler

February 19, 2024 | Baitshop Sarah

In a remarkable feat, Jean-Philippe Lartigue from Bethesda has clinched the title of the new state record holder for rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in the Nontidal Division, as officially recognized by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Lartigue’s extraordinary catch, …

17-Year-Old Lands Massive Goliath Grouper in Florida

February 6, 2024 | Baitshop Rob

Florida teenager Isaac Francis, just 17 years old, experienced the thrill of a lifetime during a routine night-fishing expedition with his friends at Turtle Beach in Sarasota. Little did he know that he would soon make headlines with his remarkable …

Record-Breaking Giant Freshwater Stingray Launches Conservation Efforts

January 30, 2024 | Baitshop Rob

In a historic announcement, Guinness World Records has officially recognized a colossal discovery: a 661-pound (300-kilo) stingray found in Cambodia’s Mekong River holds the title of the world’s largest freshwater fish. This remarkable feat, announced by a Guinness World Records …

Anglers Land Impressive 8-Pound Salmon in Lake Colby

January 30, 2024 | Baitshop Garrett

On a brisk Thursday morning, local fishing guide Richard Preis and his client embarked on a memorable ice fishing trip on Lake Colby, and they didn’t return empty-handed. Tackling the icy waters, they managed to hook an impressive nearly 9-pound …

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