What to look for in an aluminum boat What to look for in an aluminum boat Vexus® Pro John Cox has a pretty keen eye Vexus® pro John Cox is known for having nearly supernatural vision for spotting bass in shallow water, and he's got a pretty keen eye for a top-quality aluminum boat too. by Vexus Boats Posted 17 Jan 20:27 UTC Meet Captain David Schunke Meet Captain David Schunke PENN rods and reels have been his constant companion Captain David Schunke isn't just an angler - he's a testament to what it means to live for the saltwater. by Penn Fishing Posted 17 Jan 19:40 UTC 25th Annual Shallow Sport & SCB Owners Tournament 25th Annual Shallow Sport & SCB Owners Tournament Rally up your team and get ready for the biggest and best tournament on the Gulf Coast! Returning bigger and better than ever, the 25th Annual Shallow Sport & SCB Owners Tournament will be held May 8-10th on South Padre Island, TX! by Shallow Sportboats Posted 17 Jan 18:46 UTC DAIWA's KAGE Family grows DAIWA's KAGE Family grows Engineered to be the lightest spinning reel in its class Now available, DAIWA's new multispecies KAGE LT engineered to be the lightest spinning reel in its class. by DAIWA Posted 16 Jan 16:31 UTC Pleased with withdrawal of vessel speed rule Pleased with withdrawal of vessel speed rule Sportfishing Industry pleased, but more work to be done NOAA Fisheries formally withdrew a proposed rule that would have had dire consequences on public access to fishing along much of the eastern seaboard. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 16 Jan 00:30 UTC NOAA proposes fishing closure for 55 species NOAA proposes fishing closure for 55 species This proposed Secretarial Amendment was prepared by NOAA Fisheries as part of a legal agreement Today, NOAA Fisheries released Amendment 59 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic. The Amendment would prohibit bottomfishing for 55 species, including red snapper, off much of the Florida Atlantic coast. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 15 Jan 15:41 UTC Marine Auctions January Online Auction Marine Auctions January Online Auction Bidding will close Thursday, 30th January 2025 January 2025 Online Auction Bidding will close Thursday, 30th January 2025 at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 14 Jan 22:00 UTC DAIWA: Lightweight Performance Rods now available DAIWA: Lightweight Performance Rods now available Light jigging and power come together Now available, DAIWA's new Saltiga Light Jigging rods accentuate popular light jigging techniques while adding the oomph required for saltwater fishing. by DAIWA Posted 11 Jan 14:58 UTC IGFA announces 2025 Tommy Gifford Award winners IGFA announces 2025 Tommy Gifford Award winners Legendary captains and guides honored by the global authority on game fishing IGFA announced its 2025 Tommy Gifford Award winners, an annually bestowed accolade that recognizes captains, guides, or crew members who have made extraordinary contributions to recreational angling. by IGFA Posted 10 Jan 18:37 UTC Best baits for wintertime bass fishing in Florida Best baits for wintertime bass fishing in Florida There's no such thing as wasted money when it comes to fishing Browsing your local shelves or the internet for tackle is always an enjoyable and rewarding task, with no downsides. There's no such thing as wasted money when it comes to fishing - at worst, you're "eliminating water." by Major League Fishing Posted 9 Jan 16:12 UTC Michael Rybovich & Sons construction updates Michael Rybovich & Sons construction updates Progress on hulls from 82', 62' down to 42' New construction updates of 70' S/F Hull # 9, 42' S/F hull #10, 75' S/F hull #11, 82' S/F - Hull # 12. by Michael Rybovich & Sons Posted 8 Jan 19:44 UTC Nordhavn 71 ARKANA - Ensenada to San Jose Del Cabo Nordhavn 71 ARKANA - Ensenada to San Jose Del Cabo Maiden voyage with sales rep Eric Leishman and N68 DRAGON owner and fishing guru John Ellis Nordhavn 71 ARKANA - On her maiden voyage from Ensenada to San Jose Del Cabo, Baja with Nordhavn Southwest sales rep Eric Leishman and N68 DRAGON owner and fishing guru John Ellis. by Nordhavn Posted 8 Jan 15:38 UTC A young angler's mission to save billfish A young angler's mission to save billfish Matias Raponi raised funds to sponsor and deploy satellite tags At just 17, Matias Raponi has already left his mark on the fishing world—and on the future of billfish conservation. by IGFA Posted 3 Jan 15:08 UTC Bayliss Boatworks new construction updates Bayliss Boatworks new construction updates Progress on Big Deal continues as the cockpit and mezzanine have been outfitted Progress on Big Deal continues as the cockpit and mezzanine, now fully primed, have been outfitted with a teak bullnose, teak decking, and teak mezzanine lids by our exterior carpentry team. by Bayliss Boatworks Posted 2 Jan 18:13 UTC Got your boating safety certificate yet? Got your boating safety certificate yet? A 2025 mandatory boating safety education requirement BoatUS Foundation's online Boating Safety Course helps Empire State residents meet 2025 mandatory boating safety education requirement. by BoatUS Posted 2 Jan 14:53 UTC Outdoor Recreation Package passes Outdoor Recreation Package passes The Senate passed the EXPLORE Act in the final days of 118th Congress Last week, the Senate passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 23 Dec 2024 22:30 UTC Oregon Coast coho sustain sportfishing seasons Oregon Coast coho sustain sportfishing seasons Rebound of wild populations boosts productivity enough for harvest Low salmon returns have closed salmon fishing in California and limited it elsewhere on the West Coast. But Oregon anglers have enjoyed robust sportfishing on a strong wild salmon species. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 23 Dec 2024 17:57 UTC Some fish and crab may shift further north Some fish and crab may shift further north New regional models are being developed for the Bering Sea to better anticipate climate change The eastern Bering Sea is a highly productive marine ecosystem, supporting more than 40 percent of the annual commercial fisheries landings by volume in the United States. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 21 Dec 2024 17:51 UTC How the 2024 hurricane season impacted fishing How the 2024 hurricane season impacted fishing Learn how business owners, marine ecosystems, and recreational fishing seasons were affected The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ended on November 30, showcased above-average activity. It had a profound impact on recreational fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, causing recreational fishers to face challenges and interim closures. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 20 Dec 2024 18:06 UTC "Sober Skipper™ Why It Matters" video series "Sober Skipper™ Why It Matters" video series Featuring a diverse group of boating influencers The Sea Tow Foundation™, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting boating safety, is excited to launch its new video series titled "Sober Skipper™: Why It Matters." by Sea Tow Foundation Posted 14 Dec 2024 17:17 UTC