Since the first annual IGFA World Record Game Fishes book appeared in 1971, the publication has had a legacy as one of the most reliable and complete sources of international fishing records and related reference materials. The 2013 edition has just been released this January and continues the tradition of inspiring awe, appreciation, and an [...]
Saltwater Fishing
Sport-fishing industry is a huge economic engine
New Report Highlights Recreational Fishing’s Broad Economic and Conservation Impact Anglers’ expenditures have a significant impact on the nation’s economy Alexandria, VA – January 10, 2013 – Recreational fishing is more than just a pleasant getaway for millions of Americans. As an industry, it provides a living for countless people in businesses ranging from fishing [...]
Hooked Up: Top Chef Tom Colicchio’s New YouTube Fishing Show
If you’re a fan of Bravo’s Top Chef you know that head judge Tom Colicchio (owner of the Craft restaurant empire) may have a passion for fishing that is equal to his passion for food. He’s thrown his contestants on the boat more than once, and, with this season set in Seattle, you can bet there will [...]
Saltwater Sportsman Editor Captures Oil Rig Explosion
We told you about an oil rig exploding in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, but John Brownlee, editor of SaltWater Sportsman and host of Sport Fishing Television, was there to see it blow. According to SportFishing.com, Brownlee was off the coast of Grand Isle, Louisiana filming an episode of Sport Fishing Television when they got a little extra footage in [...]
Tropical Fish Caught in Cold Baltic Sea
The ocean sunfish is a pretty common fish in the warm saltwater climates, but in the cold Baltic Sea off the coast of Germany? German fisherman were pulling in their nets off the coast of Rügen Island when they found an ocean sunfish in them. The fish was barely alive and quickly died on the deck [...]
Video of Marlin Jumping into Boat from Australia
Usually you’re chasing marlin, but rarely, you’ll find marlin chasing you. Such was the case for the Little Audrey, off the coast of Cairns, Australia when a black marlin estimated at 600 pound just decided to “join” the crew in the cockpit. It helps you decide how close, exactly, you want a monster marlin to [...]
Thomas McGuane, Stu Apte Highlight 2012 Fly Fishing Hall of Fame Class
The Fly Fishing Hall of Fame is nestled in the Catskills of New York, and it now has eight new members. Highlights this year include famed author Thomas McGuane and longtime writer Stu Apte. McGuane, whose nickname in the 1970s was “Captain Berserk0,” is the other of Ninety-Two in the Shade, Panama, and Upstream: Fly Fishing in the [...]
Plenty of Striped Bass Now in the Chesapeake Bay
Right now there are countless number of striped bass in the Upper & Middle Chesapeake Bay to be caught. The average striper ranges between 12” and 16″ and a pleasure to catch on fly or light tackle spinning tackle. On Saturday 9/29/12, Joe, Carl, and Jim landed over 310 of these stripers, along with some [...]
Billfish Conservation Act Heads to President Obama’s Desk
We have been tracking the progress of the Billfish Conservation Act, and the International Game Fishing Association informed us this weekend that the important conservation measure is heading to President Obama’s desk. The Billfish Conservation Act sailed through the Senate, and will become a law if and when President Obama signs the bill. It was [...]
91 Percent of Seafood Consumed in America is Imported
There is a lot of bickering in the fishing community about saltwater management, but, when it comes down to it, the United States does a pretty good job ensuring fish are caught in a sustainable method when compared to the rest of the world. But that might not matter. According to the Marine Fish Conservation [...]
