Meet Alabama Bass: The New Species Recognised by IGFA
The International Game Fish Association has reacted to a major study on bass species to introduce a new bass species into its bass records – the Alabama Bass. The research …
News
Tragic Incident on Toledo Bend Lake: Two Lives Lost After Fishing Barge Capsizes
On a seemingly ordinary day at Toledo Bend Lake, a distress call was received just before noon, reporting a capsized fishing barge in the Pirate’s Cove area. The serene waters …
Meet the female fly fishing ace busting the (fiber)glass ceiling
Fly fishing clubs in the United Kingdom often have stringent membership rules, and historically, some have excluded women from joining their ranks. However, this long-standing tradition is on the brink …
Boat Wreck on Sam Rayburn: How Tragedy Could Have Been Avoided
For two anglers on Lake Sam Rayburn in Texas a routine fishing trip turned into a harrowing experience. On a seemingly ordinary Friday afternoon, a mechanical issue led to a …
Louisiana bass tournament rocked by lead weight cheating scandal
The Big Bass Splash tournament at Toledo Bend is a prestigious event that attracts anglers from all over. The stakes are high, with significant prize money and bragging rights on …
Florida HOA President ‘Pulls Gun’ on Young Anglers
In a shocking incident that has rattled a peaceful fishing community in Palm Bay, Florida, the president of a local Homeowners Association, Kyle Tate, was arrested after reportedly drawing a …
‘You don’t own the water’ – angry Karen attacks bass fishing legend
Even being a bona fide legend on the bass fishing circuit is no guarantee you won’t be subject to the wrath of an angry Karen. That’s exactly what happened to …
NEWS: Teen angler’s fingers slashed while trying to retrieve illegal drone
A 14-year-old angler visiting Dania Beach Fishing Pier defied local laws to launch a drone to help his fishing efforts, but ended up in hospital when its props slashed his …
NEWS: Texas angler hooks monster turtle before breaking alligator gar record
Art Weston, alongside his trusty guide Capt. Kirk Kirkland, hit the waters of Sam Rayburn Lake in East Texas with their eyes set on breaking records, but they ended up …
NEWS: Texas angler trapped in tree by angry alligator
A lone Texas angler found himself seeking refuge on top of a cypress tree after fleeing an angry alligator. The Chambers County Sheriff’s Office rescued the fisherman from his elevated …
Million-dollar fish winner Keegan Payne’s vehicle theft shame exposed
Keegan Payne, a 19-year-old from Katherine, Northern Territory, gained national attention by catching a barramundi worth $1 million. Yet, a live interview with Sky News’ Peter Stefanovic took a poignant …
Garbo reels in record catfish: UK’s biggest freshwater catch
Darren Reitz, a sanitation worker, achieved a remarkable feat by reeling in a colossal 64.4kg (143lb) catfish, believed to be the largest freshwater fish ever caught on a rod in …