Tag Archives: Fishing news

Young Angler Lands Massive Rainbow with a Vintage Rod

April 29, 2026 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

At most fishing derbies, the biggest stories happen during the official hours. For 20-year-old Rich Courtright, the moment that mattered came after the crowds had thinned and the competition had wrapped. The 76th annual Riverton Fishing Derby took place April …

Missing Angler Found Near Overturned Boat in North Carolina Reservoir

April 22, 2026 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

Authorities in North Carolina have confirmed the death of a fisherman who failed to return home after a night on the water, following the discovery of his capsized boat earlier this week. On the morning of April 19, officers with …

Fishing on the Front Lines: A Day in the Strait of Hormuz

April 1, 2026 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Garrett

A routine fishing trip in one of the world’s most volatile waterways quickly turned into a stark reminder of how closely everyday life and global conflict can intersect. The outing began under calm conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, a …

Texas Trophy Run Continues as Guide Lands Another 13-Pound Giant

March 25, 2026 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

A Texas bass guide is putting together a streak most anglers only dream about, hauling in a second 13-pound largemouth in just two weeks while fishing a lesser-known reservoir. Early Tuesday morning, guide Lawrence Lee launched onto J.B. Thomas Reservoir, …

Wisconsin Ice Angler Lands a Devil’s Lake Giant That Could Rewrite the Record Books

March 5, 2026 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Kevin

What started as a quiet day on the ice turned into absolute pandemonium when a Wisconsin angler pulled up a yellow perch that may rewrite North Dakota’s record books. Alan Hintz has spent more than 50 years ice fishing, chasing …

Massive 15.75 Pound Largemouth Could Set New Tennessee Record

February 28, 2026 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

A giant largemouth bass caught on Nickajack Lake may soon rewrite the record books in Tennessee. The fish, weighing an impressive 15.75 pounds, is currently under review and could surpass the existing state record set in 2015. Sequatchie County angler …

Young Angler Lands Record-Breaking Freshwater Drum in Vermont

February 25, 2026 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

Vermont officials have confirmed a new state fishing record after an impressive catch during the 2025 season. A massive freshwater drum landed last summer has now been officially recognized as the largest ever recorded in the state. Ten-year-old Grayson Carey …

Proposed Policy Shifts Could Reshape Salmon Fishing in British Columbia

January 31, 2026 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Kelly

A proposed update to Canada’s salmon allocation policy could significantly alter recreational fishing opportunities in British Columbia. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is reviewing a framework that has guided salmon management since 1999, and two suggested changes have raised concern …

Upstate New York Ice Fishing Season Shaping Up to Be One for the Ages

January 26, 2026 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

As most Central New Yorkers brace for plunging temperatures, ice anglers are welcoming the cold with open arms. A powerful blast of Arctic air is settling into the region, and for those who love fishing through the ice, it could …

How One Texas Angler Is Reinventing Bass Lures with 3D Printing

January 26, 2026 | 🪝 Artificial Lures | Baitshop Kelly

Technology and fishing do not always get mentioned in the same breath, but one Texas angler is proving they belong together. Instead of relying solely on store-bought tackle, Goya Lin has taken bass fishing into the future by designing and …