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Gulf Anglers Rejoice: Lack of Hurricanes Brings Crystal Clear Waters and Fantastic Fishing

November 30, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Sarah

The absence of hurricanes and tropical storms in the Gulf of Mexico has brought a welcome surprise for anglers: crystal clear waters and incredible fishing opportunities. After a dry summer and a strong early cold front, the shallow waters west …

Polish Anglers Land Record-Breaking 9.6 Foot Wels Catfish

November 26, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Garrett

In a stunning catch, Krzysztof Pyra and Adrian Gontarz, anglers from Poland’s Polish Angling Academy, have landed a massive Wels catfish measuring 292 centimeters (9.6 feet) at Rybnik Reservoir in southern Poland. This incredible catch beats the previous record of …

Invasive Species Alert: Record-Bass in Tennessee Raises Concerns

November 20, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Kelly

A Tennessee fishing guide, Caleb Bell, made headlines by catching a state-record Alabama bass, weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces, from Parksville Reservoir in Polk County. However, officials are sounding the alarm because this species is considered invasive and threatens local …

Record-Breaking Murray Cod Sets Upstream Swimming Record for Freshwater Fish

October 29, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Kevin

A remarkable Australian freshwater Murray cod has stunned scientists by completing an unprecedented 530-mile journey along a major river system, setting a new record for its species. Named after Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus, the fish traveled mostly upstream before turning …

Maine Largemouth Bass Sets Record

October 7, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Garrett

A 7-pound largemouth bass stole the show on a friends’ fishing trip in Maine. Tom Payne and his friends had been fishing the lakes and ponds near Liberty, Maine, for several days. They were targeting big largemouth bass. The Catch …

Record Buffalo: What You Need to Know About This Giant Fish

October 3, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Garrett

Smallmouth buffalo are a type of fish that can grow to massive sizes. Recently, a 54-pound, 7-ounce smallmouth buffalo was caught in Texas, setting a 50-pound line-class world record. What is a Buffalo? Buffalo are a group of fish, including …

Fisherman Sets Record on 9/11 Anniversary

October 1, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

Jeff Kolodzinski, known as the β€œMarathon Man,” set another 24-hour fishing record on September 11 in Spring Lake, Illinois. The final tally was 2,977 fish, breaking his previous record of 2,143 fish. This impressive feat was achieved through dedication and …

Wisconsin’s New Muskie Record Shattered: A 56-Inch Giant

September 21, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Garrett

A remarkable catch has been made on Green Bay, Wisconsin, as guide Jeff Van Remortel landed a 56-inch muskie that has set a new state record for catch-and-release fishing. The impressive fish measured 26 inches in girth and was caught …

The Incredible Journey of a Record-Breaking Blue Catfish

September 8, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

In a remarkable turn of events, a blue catfish has made history by breaking West Virginia’s state records not once, not twice, but three times. This extraordinary fish has been caught multiple times by different anglers, each time setting a …

Alaskan Angler Sets Example with 325-Pound Halibut Catch-And-Release

August 31, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Kelly

A Homer angler recently caught a lifetime fish, a 325-pound halibut, but instead of keeping it, he released it back into the water. Gary Walker, who had been trying to catch this fish for 43 years, believes in preserving large …