Image: North Pacific Fishery Management Council. Ryuichi ‘Rudy’ Tsukada, chief operating officer for the Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF), one of six Western Alaska Community Development Quota Program groups, has been nominated to fill the obligatory state of Alaska seat on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC). Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy nominated Tsukada on […]
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March 9, 2023 (Poulsbo, WA) — Grundéns, producer of the world’s leading fishing apparel and footwear, today announces the launch of its Spring 2023 collection available at wholesale retail partners and on Grundéns.com. The new line includes innovations in GORE-TEX outerwear, a unique Women’s bib relief system, continued expansion of their popular and tournament-winning footwear line, and […]
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Image: Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The Alaska Board of Fisheries is scheduled to take up statewide finfish issues, including an amended plan for managing Chinook salmon in the Nushagak-Mulchatna rivers of Southwest Alaska, when the board meets in Anchorage from March 10-14. Statewide declines in salmon stocks in several area, including the Nushagak […]
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FSF CUSTOMBUILT Conventional Boat Rod $250 Here at Florida Sport Fishing magazine, it goes without saying that we LOVE fishing. And because we see a ton of gear come through these doors, we know what quality looks and feels like. Lately, we’ve been applying these high standards to our own line of rods and, as […]
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Movies And Shows That Can Help Learn Fishing Over the past few decades, fishing has been a popular pastime for many people. Whether you’re just getting started in fishing or an experienced angler, plenty of movies and shows can help you learn more about the sport. This article will explain some films and shows that […]
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Dania Beach, Fla. – In recognition of their extraordinary contributions to recreational angling around the world, The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) named five angling greats to the 2023 class of the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees include IGFA World Record consummate and tournament champion Roberta G. Arostegui; fly-fishing adventurer and trailblazer, Kay Brodney; conventional and fly-fishing […]
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Valhalla Boatworks V-55 The latest addition to Valhalla’s V Series is the flagship model Valhalla V-55 that can be used for long-distance cruising or for tournament-level fishing. The Valhalla V-55 (55’ 7” LOA, 15’ 6” beam) is the largest center console to utilize the double-stepped running surface from Michael Peters Yacht Design. The center console […]
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Grundens 12″ Deck Boots Ideal for fishing in wet conditions, the Grundens 12″ Deck Boots provide anglers with a comfortable, performance-driven footwear that will outlast the longest days on the water. Constructed from 100% waterproof vulcanized rubber, the Grundens 12″ Deck Boots offer increased height that protects against boat spray and anything else Mother Nature […]
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In addition to boats, the Miami Boat Show is packed with electronics. Courtesy Simrad It’s boat show time! And one of the biggest boat shows in the U.S. is the Miami International Boat Show (Feb. 15-29). Officially known as the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, the event covers multiple venues, including the Miami Beach […]
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Grundens Gambler Gore-Tex Jacket Skillfully designed to meet the needs of professional tournament anglers, the Grundens Gambler Gore-Tex Jacket offers total foul weather protection and next-level performance. Engineered to be as light as possible yet completely waterproof, the Grundens Gambler Gore-Tex Jacket boasts an 80D Nylon construction with GORE-TEX C-knit backing for a slim profile. […]
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Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX) has announced its unaudited results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022. Marine Products is a manufacturer of fiberglass boats under the brand names of Chaparral and Robalo. Chaparral’s sterndrive models include SSi and SSX, along with the Chaparral Surf Series. Chaparral’s outboard offerings include OSX Luxury Sportboats […]
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Angler John Richardson landed this world-record 64-pound yellowfin tuna on 4-pound test. IGFA Skill, experience, plus a wink and a smile from lady luck — all in varying degrees — help account for seven seemingly impossible catches in these series. Understand at the outset that in most cases, these catches are made not simply by […]
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Image: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The 2023 Ocean Salmon Industry Group meeting is scheduled to take place Feb. 27 in Newport, Ore., both in person and virtually, to review the 2022 seasons and take a look at 2023 salmon forecasts. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) officials said this meeting is also […]
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California anglers can now purchase a sport fishing license valid from the date of purchase for 365 continuous days. Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 817 (Jim Wood, D-Healdsburg), allowing a transition of California’s fishing license validity from a calendar year to a full 365 days from purchase. Prior to this change, anglers who purchased their […]
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A lovely longtail tuna admired by the late Capt. Greg Bethune, who helped pioneer sport fishing around Australia’s Cape York peninsula. The fish’s elongate caudal peduncle provides a nice handhold just in front of the tail. Doug Olander I caught my first northern bluefin tuna 20-some years ago, off northernmost Australia’s Cape York peninsula. Only […]
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How was an angler able to catch a 226-pound striped marlin on 6-pound line? Jim Hendricks Skill, experience, plus a wink and a smile from lady luck — all in varying degrees — help account for these seven seemingly impossible catches, all made legitimately per IGFA international angling rules. It’s worth noting at the outset […]
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Atlantic menhaden on their way to fertilizer or pet food factories. Courtesy NOAA They have been called “the most important fish in the sea.” That may be debatable, but they are certainly one of the most important fish in the sea. Yes, this subject has recently been written about by me. However, that last piece […]
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As the coming months bring with them cooler temperatures and changing conditions, the sport fishing landscape around the entire state will shift. Different migratory species will come and go, weather patterns will become less predictable with passing frontal boundaries and game fish behavior will follow suit. Southeast of the Sunshine State in The Bahamas, changing […]
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Part of the joy associated with fishing is sharing the story behind the catch. This section is dedicated to our fans who have gotten out on the water, put it all together and have a trophy to show for it. Our mission is to make you, the reader, the best angler you can be, and […]
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