Permit, tarpon and bonefish are some of the most sought-after and respected game fish in the southern seas. But in Belize, from the looks of these images, the fish are not getting the protection the government has supposedly given them. According to the San Pedro Sun, despite obvious evidence that fishermen are killing these fish [...]
Belize Fishing
Aerial Footage and Flying Tarpon on Belize’s Amazing Flats
It's no secret that the flats of Belize offer some of the most amazing fly-fishing opportunities on the planet, but in a video they posted on Vimeo this week, the guys at AM Films gave us a different perspective on the beauty of the place. From aerial shots to tarpon gone airborne, these images give [...]
Record Catfish, Tuna, Striped Bass and More! The July 2011 IGFA Hot Catches and Slams
Every month, the International Game Fish Association announces recently caught pending world fishing records and slams. Here are their Hot Catches for July 2011. –Brian McClintock
Soulfish 2: New Fly fishing DVD to Capture “Epic Adventure”
Soulfish 2 is a fly fishing film from the guys at Fisheye videos that chronicles angling most of us can only dream about. From Taimen in Northern Mongolia to steelhead with April Vokey in British Columbia, there aren't many corners of the globe these guys don't wet a line in. They toss poppers for big largemouth [...]
Incredible Footage: Underwater Billfish on the Fly
Ever wonder what a billfish looks like when it's in hot pursuit of a trolled lure? Thanks to RA Beattie, we can see it. Beattie started Beattie Outdoor Productions in 2005 and has traveled the world bringing back some of the most incredible fishing footage and photos you'll ever see. He grew up and guided [...]
Kirk Deeter’s top Fly Fishing States in the U.S.
If anyone is qualified to list the top 12 fly-fishing states, it might be Kirk Deeter, and that's exactly what he did.Deeter, who writes Field and Stream's Fly Talk Blog and has wet a fly all over the world, ranked them from 12 to 1, recently, using a three-pronged approach.He considered multi-species opportunities, angler-friendly environment, [...]
Florida Fishermen Face mandate to Release Bonefish
Following a story we reported on February 9 here on GoFISHn, bonefish are one step close to becoming a catch-and-release only game fish in Florida waters as of Wednesday.The push to let all bonefish swim was initiated by the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, and on Wednesday, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Comission decided to [...]
War on the Lionfish: Kill It, Grill It, and Win Lots of Prize Money
Good morning! Here's a question for you: Can you name the fish whose population density just in North Carolina waters increased 700% between 2004 and 2008? No? Check the headline–the horrible lionfish, an invader from tropical areas of the Indian and Pacific oceans.Read all about it on the front page of today's Wall Street Journal. Lionfish were probably [...]
Why Go Bonefishing?
Trout, salmon, walleye, bass, stripers, catfish and many, many more…with the dozens of popular sportfish out there, why the heck would you go bonefishing?We think there are three great reasons. It's a Lot Like Hunting Fishing for bonefish is extremely visual. Anglers target bonefish in shallow water flats – typically 4 inches to 3 feet [...]
Florida Bonefish Worth $75,000 a piece!
The University of Miami conducted a study that shows that a single bonefish can provide as much as $75,000 to Florida's economy, which has lead to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission to give them some much-needed, added protection. From KeysNet.com: Simply put, state fishery managers believe a bonefish is worth far more alive than [...]
