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Florida Governor DeSantis Extends Gulf Red Snapper Fishing by 17 Days for the Holidays

November 22, 2024 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kevin

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a 17-day extension to the Gulf Red Snapper fishing season, offering Florida families and visitors more opportunities to enjoy fishing during the holiday season. This decision comes as a way to compensate for lost …

World Record Atlantic Halibut Caught In Cape Cod

November 22, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

A chance catch turned into a world record for Alexandra Spring when she landed a 33-pound, 14-ounce Atlantic halibut off Cape Cod. This remarkable flatfish earned her the IGFA’s 30-pound line-class record, marking her tenth world record overall. From Florida …

Late Fall Tautog Fishing in Long Island Sound

Captain Rich Jensen has been leading successful tautog expeditions in the North Fork area for nearly 50 years. The forecast predicted a high of 28 degrees with a persistent 10-knot northeast wind throughout the day. Cold weather conditions with frozen …

Historic King Salmon Catch Breaks Montana Record at Fort Peck Lake

November 11, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Kelly

A new record has been set for the largest Chinook, or king salmon, caught in Montana. Weighing in at a remarkable 32.62 pounds, the catch was made on August 9, 2024, at Fort Peck Lake by Malta native, Jim Fauth, …

Record-Breaking Feeding Frenzy: Swarm of Atlantic Cod Devours 10 Million Capelin

November 11, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Kelly

In a remarkable and unprecedented event, a recent study revealed that over 2 million Atlantic cod consumed a staggering 10 million capelin fish within a few hours, marking the largest recorded feeding frenzy by fish in terms of numbers and …

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 …