Starts Fishing July 25-29, 2011 The highly anticipated 52nd Annual Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT) gets underway July 25-29, 2011 in Kona, Hawaii. Built on prestige, trophies and strict International Game Fish Association (IGFA) rules for world records, anglers and … Continue reading →
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. USA. – To celebrate its 25th anniversary, and the spirit of pelagic fisheries conservation, The Billfish Foundation has launched an exciting membership drive — for new members and those renewing, to experience some of the best of … Continue reading →
In the last issue of Wildlife News, we offered tips to catch more trout using scented dough baits (such as Power Bait), and for all trout fishing, a reminder to use a light to medium-light action rod combo with lighter … Continue reading →
CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department plans to stock about 15,000 trout below Fort Randall Dam in the next few weeks. If weather permits, the first stocking of trout in the boat basin below the … Continue reading →
Recognize Improved East Coast Groundfish Stocks U.S.-caught Atlantic haddock, pollock, summer flounder and some cod stocks showing signs of recovery, “Good Alternatives” under Monterey Bay Aquarium’s science-based program The latest update of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch recommendations gives … Continue reading →
To kick off the new year in a big way, the Urban Fishing Program has been stocking incentive size trout at all 21 program waters during the week of Jan. 10-15. In addition to the usual 11- to 12-inch rainbows, … Continue reading →
Everybody can fish, but not everybody can catch fish. Why is it that some anglers seem to always have luck and others just drown worms? Often, the difference is in the equipment, the bait, and the way the bait is … Continue reading →
When they can’t find enough fresh meat to eat, many grey wolves on the Alaska Peninsula supplement their diets with seafood. So finds a preliminary lab analysis of wolf hair and whiskers, says a biologist at Alaska Peninsula and Becharof … Continue reading →
Experience the fun and excitement of catching sport sized fish at Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures’ new Fishing Park and you’ll be hooked. Glenworth Valley’s Fishing Park is a new recreational fishing facility growing Australian native freshwater fish and is now … Continue reading →
Dvorak Expeditions is offering a fly-fishing adventure in Colorado’s Gunnison Gorge in June. It’s rafting outfitter Bill Dvorak’s favorite time to guide wide-eyed fishermen on what many refer to as the nirvana of Rocky Mountain fly-fishing trips. It begins in … Continue reading →
It’s been described as “the most comprehensive piece of fishing information available anywhere,” a statement made often by serious fishermen and fishing writers alike. The IGFA’s 2011 World Record Game Fishes annual — the reference book that’s a mainstay in … Continue reading →
PIERRE, S.D. —Beginning Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, daily limits for crappie, bluegills (sunfish) and yellow perch will be 15 each with a possession limit of 30 each in all South Dakota waters, with the exception of South Dakota/Minnesota boundary waters. … Continue reading →
The IGFA recently enveloped the digital age by launching an iPhone app that is generating significant appeal to anglers worldwide who love having instant fishing knowledge in their hands. Once opened and connected to a cellular or wi-fi connection the … Continue reading →
Costa Rica Fishing at the Zancudo Lodge where over 60 IGFA World Records have been set, is world-renown for its inshore and offshore fishing, is an Orvis-endorsed lodge named “Best Fishing Lodge in Costa Rica” by Pacific Coast Sportfishing Magazine … Continue reading →
The Peacock Bass Fishing Package at Kalua Pesca in Amazonas features a six night/five-day fishing trip for two aboard the luxurious mothership Kalua in Brazil. The winning anglers arrive in Manaus, Amazonas one day prior to the Kalua’s departure to … Continue reading →
Three species of tuna caught in Japan, Mexico and Vanuatu are up for IGFA world records and lead off the IGFA Hot Catches for November. IGFA World Records Coordinator Jack Vitek has included other pending records from Australia, Africa and … Continue reading →
Mark Hope, of Yungaburra, Queensland, Australia may break a 20 year old record after landing 26 kg (57 lb 5 oz) barramundi (Lates calcarifer) on Sept. 28, while fishing Lake Tinaroo, Australia. Hope’s potential 4 kg (8 lb) line class … Continue reading →
Sometimes the most unusual and biggest records can be found in ponds, lakes and tributaries as Gary Roberts, of Plantation, Florida, USA, discovered when fishing a local canal in Tamarac, Florida on October 5. Using dough bait nuggets for bait, … Continue reading →
File this one under “angler beats his guide’s fishing record.” On July 24, James Hodgson, of Western Cape, South Africa, was guided by IGFA Representative Iain Nicolson, while fishing the Barra Do Dande, in Angola, Africa, when he landed a … Continue reading →
George F. Pittman, Sr., of Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA, landed a potential IGFA All-Tackle shortnose gar (Lepisosteus platostomus) on October 12, while fishing on nearby Lake Contrary. He landed the 3.71 kg (8 lb 3 oz) fish in 10 minutes … Continue reading →
