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The pending world-record cobia caught in Australia.

Cobia That ‘Acted Like Four Bags of Cement’ Stands to Crush Current World-Record by 40 Pounds Cobia That ‘Acted Like Four Bags of Cement’ Stands to Crush Current World-Record by 40 Pounds

An italian angler with one of the biggest Wels catfish ever caught.

The Biggest Fish Ever Caught The Biggest Fish Ever Caught

an illustration of a Mako shark jumping into the back of a boat

7 Unbelievable True Fishing Stories of Record Catches, Wild Fights, and One Pissed-Off Shark 7 Unbelievable True Fishing Stories of Record Catches, Wild Fights, and One Pissed-Off Shark

By Paul M. Liikala

A Beginner’s Guide to Surf Fishing A Beginner’s Guide to Surf Fishing

A family holds up a red snapper caught in the Atlantic Ocean.

Anglers and Lawmakers Blast Fed’s Proposed Fishery Closure On Florida’s Atlantic Coast Anglers and Lawmakers Blast Fed’s Proposed Fishery Closure On Florida’s Atlantic Coast

Last Call For Stripers: How to Catch Striped Bass in Winter Last Call For Stripers: How to Catch Striped Bass in Winter

A man holds a redfish on the water

Podcast: The Cold Truth About Winter Fishing In Skinny Saltwater Podcast: The Cold Truth About Winter Fishing In Skinny Saltwater

A giant MS swordfish.

Watch: Huge Mississippi Swordfish Just Misses State Record Watch: Huge Mississippi Swordfish Just Misses State Record

record yellowfin tuna

Angler Catches Likely World Record Yellowfin Tuna Off the Coast of Southern California Angler Catches Likely World Record Yellowfin Tuna Off the Coast of Southern California

A striper coming to hand near an overpass piling.

Here’s Why You Should Fish Big Cities, Like These 4 Here’s Why You Should Fish Big Cities, Like These 4

An illustration of a man falling out of a massive wave in a boat in a storm.

‘It’s a Miracle You’re Alive.’ I Nearly Drowned Alongside the Coast Guard in a Freak Storm ‘It’s a Miracle You’re Alive.’ I Nearly Drowned Alongside the Coast Guard in a Freak Storm

By Orval C. Johnson

A San Diego angler with a giant swordfish.

California’s New State-Record Swordfish Was So Huge It Wouldn’t Fit in the Boat California’s New State-Record Swordfish Was So Huge It Wouldn’t Fit in the Boat

How to Catch Saltwater Fish on Topwater Lures How to Catch Saltwater Fish on Topwater Lures

striped bass fishing

The 3 Metal Lures You Need to Catch Striped Bass This Fall The 3 Metal Lures You Need to Catch Striped Bass This Fall

Three fishing connection knots to tie braided line to mono.

How to Tie 3 Essential Braid-to-Leader Knots How to Tie 3 Essential Braid-to-Leader Knots

Fisherman Rowan Lytle holds up a big yellow carp in the daytime.

Quick Strike Podcast: How to Catch Massive Tidal Water Carp in Fall Quick Strike Podcast: How to Catch Massive Tidal Water Carp in Fall

striped bass fly fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: Catching Striped Bass on the Fly, from Shore Is Easier Than You Think Quick Strike Podcast: Catching Striped Bass on the Fly, from Shore Is Easier Than You Think

A hooked marlin jumps behind a sportfishing boat.

Fly Fisherman Lands Pending World-Record Marlin After 3-Hour Battle Fly Fisherman Lands Pending World-Record Marlin After 3-Hour Battle

How to catch mahi mahi closer to shore.

How to Catch Mahi Mahi Inshore How to Catch Mahi Mahi Inshore

A bunch of lionfish on a table.

‘I Didn’t Even Try,’ Says Florida Diver Who Speared 915 Lionfish to Win Annual Tourney ‘I Didn’t Even Try,’ Says Florida Diver Who Speared 915 Lionfish to Win Annual Tourney