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Record-Breaking Catch: Massive Largemouth Bass Reeled in on the Colorado River
Sometimes anglers spin tales of catching fish “this big,” but occasionally, there’s proof to back up the claims. That was the case last week when an extraordinary catch set a new benchmark in the local fishing community. A remarkable 17-year-old …
Rare Ice Fishing Opportunity on Long Island: A Decade in the Making
Extended cold weather this winter created a rare opportunity for ice fishing on Long Island, an event that hasn’t been seen in nearly a decade. This past week, several lakes and ponds across Long Island developed ice exceeding 4 inches …
Minnesota Boy Lands Record-Breaking Black Crappie on a Fishing Trip with Dad
In October 2024, 8-year-old Axel Angelow of Fairbault, Minnesota, made state history by catching a record-breaking black crappie while fishing with his dad, Ryan Angelow, on Cedar Lake. The impressive fish measured 18 inches and weighed 3 pounds, 13 ounces, …
Ice Fishing Dispute in Illinois Escalates to Gunpoint Confrontation
A peaceful day of ice fishing in Illinois turned into a shocking incident when a man was arrested for holding another at gunpoint over a disputed fishing spot. Breach of Fishing Etiquette Fishing has its unspoken rules, and one of …
Giant Bluefin Tuna Sells for $1.3 Million at Japan’s First Auction of 2025
Tuna auctions in Japan are famous for fetching sky-high bids, and this year was no exception. At the first auction of 2025 held at Tokyo’s Toyosu Market, a massive Pacific bluefin tuna weighing 608 pounds sold for a jaw-dropping $1.3 …
Ohio Angler Sets New Record with Massive White Crappie Catch
An angler from Ottawa, Ohio, has broken a long-standing state record for the largest White Crappie caught in nearly three decades. Teresa Croy, who caught the impressive fish on November 2, 2024, at a pond within the Glandorf Rod and …
New Jersey Angler Catches Record-Breaking Bowfin, a Rare ‘Living Fossil’
A new state record for bowfin, a fish often described as a “living fossil,” was set last month when Frank Hubert Jr. caught a massive specimen in Mantua Creek, a tributary of the Delaware River in New Jersey. Hubert, a …
Record $164,000 Earned in 2024 Northern Pikeminnow Fishing Challenge
Earning $164,000 from fishing sounds unbelievable, but that’s exactly what happened during the 2024 Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Program. With generous payouts and rising participation, the program saw record-breaking earnings and an early closure due to its immense popularity. How …
Tragic Ice Fishing Accident Claims Life of Wisconsin Fisherman
Earlier this month, an ice fishing trip turned tragic when an 87-year-old Wisconsin man fell through thin ice and later succumbed to complications from the incident. According to NBC 26, the man was fishing on private property when he broke …
Spearfisherman Sets Record with Massive Smallmouth Bass
On September 9, Pinedale resident Dylan Bear achieved a remarkable milestone by setting the men’s speargun world record for the largest smallmouth bass at Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The impressive fish weighed 5 pounds, 5 ounces, measured 20 3/8 inches long, …
