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Recreational Catch Rate of Dolphin Decrease in SC

Based on a study conducted in Charleston, SC, by the Dolphinfish Research Program (DRP), the recreational catch rate of dolphinfish decreased dramatically from 2014 to 2015.The overall average number of fish caught per trip for the three-month period of May, June, and July 2015, was 15.7 percent lower than recorded for the same period in […]

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Sailfish Smack Down 2015–EXTREME!

The 2015 Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament Sailfish Smack Down took place this past weekend in Pompano Beach, Florida, and once again the tournament proved to be one of the best events for saltwater kayak anglers. This was the second year that kayak anglers headed offshore for an all sailfish tournament–the only kayak billfish tournament there […]

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323-Pound Blue Marlin Sweeps All Categories at East Cape Offshore Tourney

Hector Guilarro had never caught a blue marlin before. On the last day of the the 2014 Bisbee’s Black and Blue East Cape Offshore Tournament, he caught his first, and the marlin would end up being worth $396,705 as the only qualifying marlin of over 300-pounds taken during the tournament. Guilarro’s fish won all three […]

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365.2-Pound Marlin Tops 43rd Annual Pensacola International

The 43-annual Pensacola International Billfish Tournament wrapped up on Sunday, and the crew of the Friction Course, a 36-foot Yellowfin center console, took top honors as tournament champions. Brandon Myers of the Friction Course brought a 265.2-pound blue marlin to the scales to take the top award–a nice prize of $6,200. Friction Course Captain Ryan […]

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No Tarpon, But a 36-Year-Old Record Broken

There were no tarpon logged at the weigh in of the 66th annual Golden Meadow Fourchon International Tarpon Rodeo in Port Fourchon, Louisiana. But angler Chad Galliano broke a rodeo record that had stood since 1978. Back in 1978 Baton rouge Rodeo angler Buck Gladden brought to weigh in a 51-pound, 8-ounce bull dolphin that […]

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NOAA/NMFS Increases Commercial Wahoo and Dolphin Limits

Yesterday, NOAA and the National Marine Fisheries Service announced via the Federal Register the implementation of Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Dolphin and Wahoo Fishery Off the Atlantic States. Amendment 5 revises the annual catch limit for commercial harvesting of dolphin and wahoo. The final rule will permit an increase from […]

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OBX Offshore Action

Let’s face it, there are few places in the world that offer up as much fishing potential as North Carolina’s Outer Banks during the summer. And right now, offshore OBX is lighting up. We’re getting reports from Oregon Inlet and up and down the Outer Banks that yellowfin tuna, dolphin, cobia, king mackerel, and wahoo […]

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Dolphin in NC

Well, the water is starting to warm again, and the dolphin have returned to the Tar Heel State’s offshore waters. In fact, reports are that the dolphin bite is exceptional right now, and we’re hearing about good sized fish. Bigger fish are being reported farther out, in the 100-200 fathom range, but fish are also […]

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49th Pompano Beach Rodeo Wraps Up

The first day of the 49th annual Pompano Beach Fishing Tournament offered some rather challenging conditions. Not all of the registered 55 boats braved the near nine-feet seas, but most did. Despite the rough conditions on the first day, the fishing was good, and at the end of the day the Wet Hooker team was […]

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Mahi Beaches Itself

Rhys Assan of Busselton, Australia posted an interesting video on YouTube this past Thursday (3/20) of a magnificent mahi mahi beaching itself along the Western Australian shore. Assan’s girlfriend Leah Reitinger and her mother were walking along the beach when they noticed a dark shadow in the water. According to Reitinger, “We saw a huge […]

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Key West Winter = Sailfish!

Yes, the entire U.S. is being pounded by some unbearably cold weather right now. Even the water temperature off of Key West has dropped into the lower seventies–and that’s a good thing because sailfish and other pelagics have moved into their active winter patterns. We’re hearing reports from all around Key West that the sails […]

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Stop Thief!

There’s a great video that was posted yesterday on YouTube of a ninja-like sea lion stealing a beautiful dorado during a photo shoot. the video, posted by Adventures South of the Border  is described as “Pancho the Sea Lion steals a Monster Fish (Dorado/Dolphin Fish/Mahi Mahi) from Chef Yvan Mucharraz who is from Capella Pedregal in Cabo San […]

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4th Jardines del Rey “Big Game Trolling” International Fishing Tournament Kicks off in Cuba

The 4th Jardines del Rey “Big Game Trolling” International Fishing Tournament will run next week from Monday, October 14, 2103 through Saturday, October 19, 2013.  The tournament, which runs out of the Marina Internacional Cayo Guillemo, Cuba, attracts professional and amateur anglers from Canada, the United Kingdom, Argentina, Russia, Poland, and Cuba. Anglers will target marlin, wahoo, […]

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South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting in Charleston

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will be meeting starting today in Charleston, South Carolina at the Charleston Marriott. The meeting will run through Friday and will include two public comment sessions one at 5:30 on Wednesday, September 18 and one at 4:30 on Thursday, September 19. The agenda for this meeting includes: •modifying the […]

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FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Meeting Tomorrow

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will meet tomorrow and Friday (September 5-6) in Pensacola at the Crown Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel. There are a number of items on the agenda for this meeting of particular interest to the Saltwater Nation, including action items pertaining to Boca Grande Pass tarpon fishing gear; updates from […]

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Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo Begins Today!

The Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo kicked off today and will run through Saturday, July 28, 2013. The Rodeo is the oldest fishing tournament in the United States, having been first held in 1928, making this the 91st running of the tournament. The tournament is run out of the Sand Dollar Marina off Louisiana Highway One. While tarpon […]

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Inagural Ladies Dolphin Tournament

Congratulations to Kimberly Furness of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Casey Jeffries of Key Largo, Florida who were named Champions of the inaugural ladies Dolphin Tournament this past week in Key West, Florida. The tournament, which benefits the Florida Keys Elk’s Lodge charities, registered 31 boats with 83 anglers competing for top honors. Furness and Jefferies, fishing […]

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