Tag Archives: Fishing news

South Dakota Bowfisherman’s Record 6-Pound Brown Trout Sparks Debate

November 9, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

On a Monday outing in late October, Ty Smith set a new South Dakota bowfishing record by landing a 6-pound, 12-ounce brown trout on Lake Oahe. The record-breaking catch was promptly verified by South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (SDGFP), …

Angler Lands Potential World-Record Muskie on Mille Lacs Lake

November 7, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Garrett

In October 2024, seasoned record-chaser Art Weston hooked what may be a world-record 54-inch muskie on Minnesota’s Mille Lacs Lake. The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) is currently reviewing the catch for potential world-record status in the all-tackle length category. …

New Bowfishing Record Broken at South Dakota’s Lake Oahe as Enthusiasm for Sport Fishing Grows

October 31, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

South Dakota’s Lake Oahe recently became the stage for a remarkable achievement in bowfishing, as a new state record was set. Ty Smith, an avid bowfisherman, successfully landed a 6-pound, 12-ounce brown trout, shattering previous records and capturing the attention …

Angler Breaks Mississippi State Record for Longear Sunfish

October 28, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

Eric Mayo, an enthusiastic Mississippi angler, has made waves by breaking the state record for longear sunfish, capturing a remarkable specimen that measured 8 3/8 inches and weighed 0.51 pounds. Known for his skill in using both fly rods and …

San Diego Fisherman Lands Record 666-Pound Swordfish off California Coast

October 25, 2024 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

San Diego angler Luc Ofield, owner of Anglers Choice Tackle Store, recently reeled in a colossal 666.2-pound swordfish off the California coast, breaking the previous state record by more than 100 pounds. After a challenging four-hour battle with a stand-up …

NJ Angler Breaks Rhode Island’s Tautog Record

October 25, 2024 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

Rhode Island recently saw its tautog fishing record shattered in Newport, where New Jersey angler Vincent Simms reeled in a giant tautog weighing in at an impressive 22 pounds and measuring 33 inches. Officially confirmed by Rhode Island’s Department of …

Hot Trends in Bass Fishing Tournaments: What’s Driving the Competitive Edge

October 17, 2024 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Sarah

Bass fishing tournaments are evolving with exciting trends shaping the competitive scene. One of the biggest movements is the rise of live streaming and social media integration, where anglers share their experiences in real-time, connecting with broader audiences. Technological advancements, …

Blue Catfish Caught in the Wake of Hurricane Helene Breaks Record

October 17, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Kelly

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, West Virginia saw a new state record for blue catfish, thanks to a fortuitous fishing trip. Kim Feltner, fishing on the Ohio River near Point Pleasant with her husband and guide Chris Souders, landed …

Austin Anderson’s Record 71-Pound Smallmouth Buffalo in Downtown Austin

October 15, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

Recently Austin Anderson, a professional fishing guide, caught a record-setting 71-pound smallmouth buffalo at Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin. Anderson had spotted a massive fish days earlier and decided to target it using an unconventional method: deploying bait with …

Steelhead Fishing Reopens in Upper Columbia River for First Time in Nine Years

October 11, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Garrett

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced the reopening of steelhead fishing in select areas of the Upper Columbia River for the first time in nearly a decade. Beginning October 16, 2024, anglers will once again have …