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 Preferred line choice for pitching and flipping Preferred line choice for pitching and flipping When it comes to fishing line, the right choice can make all the difference When it comes to fishing line, the right choice can make all the difference in performance and your ability to put fish in the boat. by Sunline America Posted 13 Dec 2024 19:22 UTC DAIWA: New TATULA now available DAIWA: New TATULA now available New versatile TATULA SV100 – with the SV BOOST System DAIWA's new versatile TATULA SV100 – with the SV BOOST System – is now available at dealers nationwide. by DAIWA Posted 13 Dec 2024 18:28 UTC Freedom Boat Club teams up with Savvy Navvy Freedom Boat Club teams up with Savvy Navvy One of the Club's largest franchise groups in the US loves this navigation app Freedom Boat Club Delaware, part of one of the largest boat club communities in the US, has teamed up with Savvy Navvy to bring easier and safer navigation to more boaters. Here they reflect on how it has helped their boat club members. by Savvy Navvy Posted 13 Dec 2024 17:00 UTC IGFA Walker's Cay Shootout 2025 IGFA Walker's Cay Shootout 2025 Inaugural billfish tournament combines competitive sportfishing and conservation in the Bahamas The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) and Walker's Cay are proud to announce the inaugural IGFA Walker's Cay Shootout, taking place April 23-26, 2025, in the breathtaking waters of Walker's Cay, Bahamas. by IGFA Posted 12 Dec 2024 19:21 UTC 47 Molokai Engine Package 47 Molokai Engine Package Mercury 600hp Verado Outboards Unleash precision and power on the 47 Molokai with an upgraded engine package: twin Mercury Verado V12 600hp outboards. by Aquila Posted 12 Dec 2024 18:08 UTC Marine Auctions December Online Auction Marine Auctions December Online Auction Bidding to open Friday 13th and will close Thursday, 19th December 2024 at 2pm AEST Bidding to open Friday 13th and will close Thursday, 19th December 2024 at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 9 Dec 2024 05:07 UTC Climate, Ecosystems, and Fisheries Climate, Ecosystems, and Fisheries Climate change is impacting the nation's valuable marine and Great Lakes ecosystems The NOAA Climate, Ecosystems, and Fisheries Initiative (CEFI) is an effort to provide decision-makers with the information they need to prepare for and adapt to changing oceans and climate. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 7 Dec 2024 13:35 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 5 Dec 2024 20:23 UTC Raymarine collaborates with WATCHIT Raymarine collaborates with WATCHIT An innovative leader in collision prevention Raymarine announced today its collaboration with WATCHIT, an innovative leader in collision prevention focused on revolutionizing boating safety. by Raymarine Posted 5 Dec 2024 12:00 UTC Viking 82 Sky Bridge - High and mighty Viking 82 Sky Bridge - High and mighty Exterior aesthetic enhancements include a teak cockpit and covering boards The Viking 82 has been a huge hit. We've already delivered several open bridge models since the five-stateroom convertible debuted in June. by Viking Yachts Posted 4 Dec 2024 19:38 UTC Wheeler's cranking approach for fall and winter Wheeler's cranking approach for fall and winter It can feel impossible to talk about bass fishing without also talking about forward-facing sonar These days, it can feel impossible to talk about bass fishing without also talking about forward-facing sonar and soft-plastic minnows rigged on jigheads. by Major League Fishing Posted 4 Dec 2024 19:03 UTC Mustang Survival Atlas 190 DLX Life Jacket Mustang Survival Atlas 190 DLX Life Jacket We spoke to Nigel Parkes during METSTRADE 2024 to find out more We spoke to Nigel Parkes during METSTRADE 2024 to find out more about the Atlas 190 DLX Life Jacket, which has been honoured with the prestigious TIME Best Invention of 2024. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Dec 2024 16:00 UTC