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Biloxi Angler Reels in Historic Vermilion Snapper, Setting New Mississippi Saltwater Record

May 28, 2025 | Baitshop Sarah

The Gulf waters off Mississippi have once again proven themselves a rich fishing ground, as Biloxi resident Joseph Hoang etched his name into state history books with a record-breaking catch. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) officially certified Hoang’s …

Morgan Wallen’s ‘Fishing ID’ Promo Hits a Snag with Some Fans

May 28, 2025 | Baitshop Sarah

Morgan Wallen is topping charts again with his latest album, I’m The Problem—a sprawling 37-track release co-written by 49 songwriters. The physical versions of the album, sold exclusively at Target, are flying off shelves, not just for the music, but …

Angler Lands Giant 24-Pound Brown Trout, Shattering Shaver Lake Record

May 22, 2025 | Baitshop Kevin

A quiet day of fishing at Shaver Lake turned into a legendary moment for 72-year-old angler Steve Jones on May 16, when he landed the lake’s largest recorded brown trout. The fish measured an astonishing 37.5 inches and weighed in …

Mahi Milestone: Georgia Angler Ties State Record with 68-Pound Catch

May 22, 2025 | Baitshop Garrett

Cade Quick of Glennville, Georgia, has reeled in a trophy-sized dolphin fish — also known as mahi mahi — that officially ties the state’s saltwater fishing record. The impressive catch weighed in at 68 pounds, 9.28 ounces and was landed …

Tough Waters Ahead: Scallop Fishermen Face Stricter Limits in 2025 Season

May 21, 2025 | Baitshop Sarah

The 2025 scallop fishing season is shaping up to be one of the more challenging in recent years, as new federal regulations aim to prevent overfishing and maintain sustainability in U.S. waters. While some adjustments may offer minor benefits to …

Urban Waters to Pro Waters: Dylan Quilatan’s Unlikely Rise in Competitive Bass Fishing

May 19, 2025 | Baitshop Kevin

Seventeen-year-old Dylan Quilatan is defying regional expectations and rewriting the narrative of what it means to be a competitive bass angler in America. Raised in the heart of New York City—a place more associated with concrete jungles and subways than …

Missouri Teen Sets New State Record with Massive Redear Sunfish

May 9, 2025 | Baitshop Kelly

Seventeen-year-old Riley Isaacs of Bradleyville, Missouri, secured a place in the record books by arrowing a redear sunfish that officially became the first Missouri state-record fish of 2025. The panfish, caught while bowfishing Lake Taneycomo on April 18, weighed in …

Oklahoma Angler Sets New World Record While Battling Invasive Carp

May 6, 2025 | Baitshop Brandy

Oklahoma fishing guide Bryan Baker has broken his own world record by landing a massive 118-pound, 10-ounce bighead carp at Grand Lake. The catch tops his previous 2023 record by seven ounces and underscores his ongoing mission to combat invasive …

Anglers Set Two New State Records in West Virginia Waters

May 5, 2025 | Baitshop Rob

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has confirmed two new state fishing records set in April, marking notable achievements for anglers and reflecting the diversity of the state’s fisheries. Jason Floyd of Washington, W.Va., established a new state …

900 lb. Dolphin Winds Up on Fishing Boat

April 30, 2025 | Baitshop Sarah

A routine fishing expedition off the coast of New Zealand took a perilous turn last Friday when three individuals aboard a 16-foot vessel experienced an unprecedented and hazardous encounter with a large marine mammal. Dean Harrison, Milton Brookland, and Austyn …

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