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May184:07 am

Guess the Species and Win

There is still time to win AFTCO's Guess the Species contest. If you think you know your fish species, guess what these three fish are and you could win some great AFTCO gear.
May1712:48 pm

Helping Juvenile Salmon Survive

Califorina biologists try using boats to move baby chinook salmon down river before releasing them. The hope is to improve survival rates.
May179:21 am

Barracuda Invade So Cal

The first barracuda of the 2012 season have arrived and the calico and sand bass fishing remains steady.
May178:26 am

Braid Tantrum Poppers

If you're looking for a large, quality popper that can stand up to anything you throw it at, look no further than Braid's GT Tantrum Poppers.
May1612:25 pm

Barracuda Attacks Boat!

Check out this video of a 40-pound barracuda jumping 10 feet in the air and landing in the boat!
May1611:30 am

Florida Gators and Swordfish

Want to plan a unique fishing/hunting adventure? How about gator hunting and fishing for swordfish. This is how it's done.
May1611:07 am

Big Kingfish in Shootout

Crews landed some nice kingfish in the Pompano Beach Saltwater Shootout and took home big paychecks.
May169:20 am

Americans Buying More Boats

A new study shows that Americans bought more boats in 2011, and the number of people who went boating also increased.
May168:14 am

A Different Crab Bisque

This recipe uses soft goat chees and fruits to create a tasty crab bisque that won't stick to your ribs.
May167:40 am

Sharpie Hooks

A lot of hooks are dull right out of the box. This tip shows you how to sharpen them up and protect them with a permanent marker.
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HOW TO

PROTECT YOUR HOOKS

Sharpen up those hooks and use a magic marker to protect the point.
FISHIN CHICKS

MONIQUE SAVOY

She does most of her fishing out of Venice, Louisiana, and loves big fish!
RECIPE

FISH IN FOIL

Cook your fish in an aluminum-foil pouch for an easy, healthy meal.
VIDEO

HOW TO CHOOSE SEAFOOD

You know your fish is fresh when it comes from a trusted source.
GEAR

TACKLE STORAGE

Maximize space and create the optimal tackle storage center.
OFFSHORE

PADDY FISHING

How to land tuna, dorado and yellowtail off kelp paddies.

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MATE GOES OVERBOARD

A Florida Keys daytime swordfish goes wild, taking the mate over the gunwale with him! Just another swordfishing adventure out of Bud N Mary’s Marina!

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NEW ARTICLES

Check out the latest reports, columns and rants from BD columnists Steve Lassley, Gary Graham, Charlie Levine and Mark Wisch.

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LENGTH WORLD RECORDS

With catch-and-release anglers in mind, the International Game Fish Association decided to add a all-release category.

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THE BIG GUNS

Nothing beats heavy tackle when you’re going toe-to-toe with a giant yellowfin tuna from a long-range boat.

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