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Reeling in Innovation: How One Texan Is 3D-Printing His Way to Better Bass Catches
The future of fishing is here—and it’s being printed, not purchased. One inventive Texas angler is proving that innovation and a bit of tech-savvy thinking can revolutionize how bass are caught. Meet Goya Lin, a Texas fisherman who designs and …
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Angler Catches Largest Freshwater Fish Ever Landed in Connecticut
On May 25, 2025, Connecticut angler Rafal Wlazlo etched his name into the state’s fishing history books by landing an enormous 45-pound, 8-ounce common carp from Lake Lillinonah. This remarkable catch has now been officially confirmed and certified by the …
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Could Fishing Be Rewiring Fish Evolution?
Commercial and recreational fishing may be doing more than just reducing fish populations—it could be reshaping the very evolution of fish species. As global fisheries remove an estimated 1.6 trillion wild fish annually, emerging research suggests that the traits making …
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Close Call on Montana Creek: Grizzly Charges Anglers, Creek Closed
A section of Red Rock Creek in southern Montana has been temporarily closed to public access after a startling encounter between two anglers and a charging grizzly bear. The incident occurred on the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, prompting …
Pacific Sanctuary Under Siege: Trump’s Fishing Order Sparks Expert Alarm
Conservation groups are raising serious concerns following Donald Trump’s recent decision to roll back fishing regulations within the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument, a federally protected zone spanning nearly 500,000 square miles in the central Pacific Ocean. This move …
Georgia Angler Ties State Record with Massive Spotted Sunfish
Atkinson County fisherman Wesley Daniels landed a giant spotted sunfish while catfishing on the Suwannee River, tying Georgia’s state record. The hefty panfish weighed 12 ounces and measured 8 ½ inches, matching the record previously set by Jamie Boyette in …
Virginia Angler Lands Record-Size Hybrid at Cherokee Lake, Then Sets It Free
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …