Tag Archives: Fishing news

Young Angler Sets St. Marys River Bowfin Record

March 5, 2025 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Sarah

A piece of cut bream fished on the bottom led to a record-setting bowfin catch for Colt James on the St. Marys River. On Feb. 22, Colt James of Waycross landed a 6-lb., 7.68-oz. bowfin while fishing with his father. …

Burbot: The Misunderstood Predator of the Ice Belt

March 5, 2025 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Sarah

Ling cod, eelpout, lota, and lawyer—these are all names for one of the Ice Belt’s most misunderstood fish: the burbot. With an elongated body resembling a cross between a catfish, an eel, and a salamander, the burbot stands out. A …

Record-Breaking Bass Caught from Shore at Lady Bird Lake

March 3, 2025 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

A Dripping Springs musician landed a record-breaking largemouth bass while fishing from shore at Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin. Willie Pipkin reeled in a 14.05-pound bass, setting a new water body record for the 468-acre reservoir. Pipkin, a professional …

Anglers Stun Australia with Record-Breaking 80kg Cobia Catch

February 25, 2025 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Kevin

A long-standing fishing record has been shattered as a group of Australian anglers landed a massive 80-kilogram cobia off the coast of Fremantle, Western Australia. Drew Clowes, from Jazz Charters, was fishing with young angler Koby Duncan when the extraordinary …

Empowering Women in Fishing: Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities

February 25, 2025 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kevin

The growth of women’s fishing has been remarkable, but challenges still exist. It is crucial to highlight both the obstacles female anglers face and the mindset shifts that can foster success. By focusing on what can be controlled and changed, …

Maryland Angler Reclaims State Record with 20.5-Pound Longnose Gar

February 21, 2025 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Garrett

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially recognized David Confair of Secretary, Dorchester County, as the new state record holder for longnose gar. Confair landed the massive 20.5-pound, 49.5-inch fish on February 8 while fishing Marshyhope Creek. Using a …

Demon of the Deep: Rare Anglerfish Filmed Alive at Ocean’s Surface

February 14, 2025 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Sarah

A rarely seen deep-sea creature made an unexpected appearance near the surface of the ocean, leaving researchers stunned. A humpback anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii), also known as the black seadevil, was captured on video last week off the coast of Tenerife, …

Maryland Angler Lands Record-Breaking Yellow Perch in Chesapeake Division

February 14, 2025 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Sarah

Historic Catch on the Lower Susquehanna River Sets New State Record A new Maryland state record for yellow perch has been set in the Chesapeake division. Thomas Dembeck Jr. of Hydes achieved the milestone on February 7 while fishing the …

Art Weston’s 54-Inch Muskie Officially Becomes an IGFA World Record

February 12, 2025 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

The muskie caught by Art Weston on Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota on October 29, 2024, has now been officially recognized as the IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record muskie. The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) certified the catch at the …

White River’s Winter Trophy Trout: Why Anglers Brave the Cold

February 6, 2025 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

The town of Cotter, Arkansas, doesn’t slow down when winter sets in. Instead, this small community on the banks of the White River stays active, living up to its nickname—“The Trout Capital of the USA.” Even in the coldest months, …