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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, …
Accidental World Record: Atlantic Halibut Caught Off Cape Cod
A 33-pound, 14-ounce Atlantic halibut has secured Alexandra Spring her tenth IGFA world record, earning the 30-pound line class title for Atlantic halibut. On July 22, during a tuna trip off Cape Cod with Captain Ian Leonard, Spring hooked the …
Historic Catch: Record-Breaking Rainbow Trout Reeled in at Robbers Cave
Marty Donaldson, a McAlester resident, set a new record at Robbers Cave State Park on Dec. 15 when he reeled in a massive 6.8-pound rainbow trout from the banks of Lake Carlton. This impressive catch shattered the previous park record …
World Record Sockeye Salmon Lands on an Unlikely Lure
William Kneer IV stands on the banks of Alaska’s Kisaralik River, holding his IGFA World Record sockeye salmon. As confirmed by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), William Kneer IV achieved an incredible milestone on August 4, 2024, while fishing …
Record-Breaking Smallmouth Bass Caught in New York’s St. Lawrence River
On September 22, Dante Piraino of Baldwinsville, New York, made headlines during a B.A.S.S. Nation tournament in Ogdensburg by landing a remarkable smallmouth bass. Fishing in the depths of the St. Lawrence River, approximately 30 feet down, and using a …
Prehistoric Catch: Angler’s Bowfin May Break N.J. State Record
Frank Hubert Jr.’s passion for bowfin fishing has led to a potential New Jersey state record after catching a 12-pound, 10-ounce specimen from Mantua Creek. The catch is currently awaiting official confirmation as the state record for the species. Hubert, …
Quebec Anglers Land Massive 109-Pound Halibut Through the Ice
Two Quebec anglers, Rémi and Mathieu Aubin, achieved an extraordinary feat by hauling a colossal 109-pound Atlantic halibut through the ice on Jan. 21. Their four-hour struggle in Saguenay Fjord underscores not just their skill but also the fjord’s unique …
Utah Angler Sets State Record with Giant Tiger Trout, Fulfilling Grandfather’s Legacy
Kaleb Nelson’s love for fishing runs deep, shaped by stories from his grandfather, Brent Nelson, who often shared tales of Scofield Reservoir’s legendary tiger trout. Those childhood stories turned into reality on Dec. 9, when Kaleb set a new Utah …
Giant Pufferfish Caught in Barnegat Bay Could Break Record
A massive northern pufferfish caught in Barnegat Bay last week is making waves in the fishing world, as it could potentially set a new rod-and-reel record with the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). This remarkable catch follows another near-record sheepshead …
Will Kansas’ Legendary Catfish World Record Ever Be Surpassed?
Over 25 years ago, a Kansas angler made waves in the fishing world with an astonishing catch that would set both a state and world record. But as time passes, the question remains: Could this legendary catfish ever be outdone? …
