Shimano School welcomes Alex Davis Shimano School welcomes Alex Davis Successful guide and tournament angler covers bass techniques, tools and trends Shimano School returns on Tuesday, August 3, with another informative and entertaining event. JP DeRose hosts these live streaming video seminars, featuring compelling topics and special guests from across the spectrum of the fishing world. by Shimano Posted 1 Aug 13:18 UTC Essential fish habitats updated interactive mapper Essential fish habitats updated interactive mapper Use updated Essential Fish Habitat Mapper to view important habitat for managed fish species EFH is the habitat managed species need to complete their life cycles and it serves a foundational role in sustainably harvested U.S. seafood. The EFH Mapper is an interactive tool for viewing important habitats for managed fish species. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 30 Jul 18:32 UTC Junior Fonte new owner of TowBoatUS Fort Loudon Junior Fonte new owner of TowBoatUS Fort Loudon Fonte family expands local on-water assistance service Towing recreational boats is a family affair for the Fonte household of La Vergne, Tennessee. Capt. Kirk Fonte began operating TowBoatUS Percy Priest Lake, offering 24/7 towing, battery jump-start and soft ungrounding services to recreational boaters by Scott Croft Posted 30 Jul 17:48 UTC Newport Boat Show offers boater education programs Newport Boat Show offers boater education programs A host of educational activities for boating enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today a host of educational activities for boating enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels. by Newport International Boat Show Posted 30 Jul 15:29 UTC First schedules of 2022 announced First schedules of 2022 announced Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and Toyota Series dates published Major League Fishing announced schedules for the 2022 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and the 2022 Toyota Series at a live press event held Thursday at the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST). by Major League Fishing Posted 30 Jul 02:13 UTC Female influencers changing the face of outdoors Female influencers changing the face of outdoors While anglers are becoming more diverse, not all women feel they have a place To continue evolving the fishing and boating community into a more inclusive space, the RBFF's Take Me Fishing campaign partnered with DICK'S Sporting Goods to host a group of influencers on a two-day outdoor excursion prior to ICAST in Orlando, FL. by Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation Posted 29 Jul 17:39 UTC Lowrance & White River Marine renew partnership Lowrance & White River Marine renew partnership Able to offer increased product choices to anglers Lowrance® and White River Marine Group announced an increased and renewed partnership today that will see even more Lowrance products as standard. by Lowrance Posted 29 Jul 16:52 UTC Reauthorizing nation's primary fishing law Reauthorizing nation's primary fishing law The recreational fishing community commends Reps. Huffman and Case for their thorough approach Yesterday, Congressmen Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Ed Case (D-Hawaii) introduced the Sustaining America's Fisheries for the Future Act to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA), America's primary law governing marine fisheries. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 29 Jul 14:35 UTC IGFA expands release-based records program IGFA expands release-based records program The IGFA All-Tackle Length program now offers a specific fly fishing category The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) announced today the addition of a fly-fishing category for its All-Tackle Length record program; a record program that requires the potential record catch to be released alive. by The IGFA Posted 29 Jul 13:15 UTC GetMyBoat celebrating Disney's "Jungle Cruise" GetMyBoat celebrating Disney's "Jungle Cruise" Boat rental marketplace bringing boating adventures to life with a sweepstakes GetMyBoat, the world's largest boat rental and water experience marketplace, is teaming up with Disney to promote the upcoming release of the highly-anticipated summer film "Jungle Cruise". by GetMyBoat Posted 28 Jul 17:00 UTC How to cast a dry fly versus a wet fly How to cast a dry fly versus a wet fly Fly fishing differs from all other fishing methods Fly fishing differs from all other fishing methods because it is the weight of the line that is used to cast the lure, instead of the weight of the lure, which can be very tiny. by Take Me Fishing Posted 28 Jul 13:13 UTC Clean fire extinguishing agent Novec 1230 Clean fire extinguishing agent Novec 1230 One of the safest fire protection solutions on the market Aerosol fire extinguishing systems are particle-based. They rapidly deplete oxygen in the area to unsafe levels and are known to be highly corrosive to metals and electronics. by Martin Flory Group Posted 28 Jul 13:10 UTC New 427 Nomad FE shines at debut in Florida Keys New 427 Nomad FE shines at debut in Florida Keys Boaters loved the model's lines of sight and raved about how quiet the engines are In the midst of all the fun and camaraderie of the annual Rendezvous celebration, the Intrepid Nation was thrilled by the opportunity to experience our new 427 Nomad FE in person. by Intrepid Powerboats Posted 26 Jul 18:02 UTC New study to support in-season management New study to support in-season management The study provided recommendations that could improve in-season management tools The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has completed a consensus study report, "Data and Management Strategies for Recreational Fisheries with Annual Catch Limits." by NOAA Fisheries Posted 26 Jul 15:07 UTC Shimano heads inshore with Capt. Jason Catchings Shimano heads inshore with Capt. Jason Catchings Learn to catch bull reds and gator trout along the Gulf Coast Shimano School returns on Tuesday, July 27, with another informative and entertaining event. JP DeRose hosts these live streaming video seminars, featuring compelling topics and special guests from across the spectrum of the fishing world. by Shimano Posted 26 Jul 10:25 UTC Jackall unveils new lures at ICAST 2021 Jackall unveils new lures at ICAST 2021 Classic profiles pair with advanced designs to catch more bass Contemporary bass fishing obeys a simple equation: Innovation delivers results. Japanese lure designer Seiji Kato and the Jackall team use latest technologies to craft unique hard and soft lures, each precision-engineered to help anglers catch more fish by Andrew Cox Posted 26 Jul 00:17 UTC Shimano reveals advanced hard baits Shimano reveals advanced hard baits New freshwater and saltwater lures give anglers the advantage Trophy-caliber fish are smart, and fooling them consistently requires ingenuity and innovation. AT ICAST 2021, Shimano introduces three technology-infused hard baits that target freshwater and saltwater giants. by Shimano Posted 24 Jul 17:05 UTC Shimano reveals new saltwater reels and rods Shimano reveals new saltwater reels and rods Leverage Shimano excellence to catch more and bigger fish A tireless pursuit for perfection, Shimano engineers superior tackle for inshore, nearshore and offshore fishing, helping anglers catch more and bigger fish on every trip. by Shimano Posted 24 Jul 17:02 UTC ICAST announces 30 “Best of Category” winners ICAST announces 30 “Best of Category” winners Innovative new products point to the future of recreational fishing ICAST 2021 "Best of Category" winners were announced during the Chairman's Industry Awards Reception. The winners in 30 product categories were selected by credentialed buyers and media who voted for the best of the new product entries. by ICAST Posted 24 Jul 16:37 UTC USA and MLF announce partnership USA and MLF announce partnership The partnership was sealed on July 21 at the ICAST tradeshow The USA and MLF, the world's largest tournament-fishing organization and premier outdoor-entertainment brand, announced this week that they have entered a momentous collaboration to grow the sport of fishing across the United States. by Union Sportsmen's Alliance Posted 24 Jul 16:19 UTC