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    Longlines Renew the Threat to Our Swordfish

    A federal “research” permit will reopen swordfish nursery areas to longline fishing and could mean the deaths of thousands of undersized swords, sharks and billfish.

    By Doug Olander posted Aug 15th, 2017
    With protections for U.S. Atlantic swordfish now rolled back, longliners will once again kill thousands of undersized swords, sharks and billfish in a conservation…

  • Shortfin Mako Shark Fishing Mortality Much Higher Than Thought

    A new report suggests a worrisome rate of mako mortality primarily but not exclusively from longline fisheries in the North Atlantic

    By Devin Golden posted Aug 13th, 2017
    A new report based on a Nova Southeastern University's Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) study shows the impact of overfishing on shortfin mako sharks.

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  • Six Super High Tech Fish Boats Teaser

    Six Super-High-Tech Fish Boats

    Models that lead the pack in cutting-edge builds and digital trends

    By Chris Woodward posted Aug 16th, 2017
    Mirroring the luxury automobile market, high-end fishing boats now sport technology that greatly advances the ultimate cool factor.

  • IGFA Names Nehl Horton New President

    Avid recreational angler brings international business experience, along with politics, communications and more.

    By Devin Golden posted Aug 15th, 2017
    See why the International Game Fish Association named Nehl Horton its new president.
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    Federal Decision to Allow Longline Fishing Threatens Atlantic Swordfish

    National Marine Fisheries Service plans to issue permits for longline fIshing in an area previously closed to protect juvenile swordfish will unnecessarily threaten fish stocks and valuable sport fisheries.

    By Ellen Peel posted Aug 15th, 2017
    National Marine Fisheries Service plans to issue permits for longline fIshing in an area previously closed to protect juvenile swordfish unnecessarily threatens fish…
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    Red Snapper Anglers Need Real and Lasting Change

    With red snapper rebounding, this isn’t the time to return to overfishing to allow recreational fishermen more days to harvest snapper in federal Gulf of Mexico waters.

    By Robert E. Jones posted Aug 14th, 2017
    With red snapper rebounding, this isn’t the time to return to overfishing to allow recreational fishermen more days to harvest snapper in federal Gulf of Mexico waters.

Fishing Boats

  • Six Super High Tech Fish Boats Teaser

    Six Super-High-Tech Fish Boats

    Models that lead the pack in cutting-edge builds and digital trends

    By Chris Woodward posted Aug 16th, 2017
    Mirroring the luxury automobile market, high-end fishing boats now sport technology that greatly advances the ultimate cool factor.
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    Mako 414 CC First Glance

    Mako celebrates its 50-year mark in the fishing-boat industry with a new 41-foot center console.

    By Chris Woodward posted Aug 1st, 2017
    Mako celebrates its 50-year mark in the fishing-boat industry with a new 41-foot center console.
  • Avenger 24 Bay Boat

    Avenger 24 First Glance

    Smaller sibling to the 26-foot bay boat, the 24 maintains deck space, fishability and storage.

    By Chris Woodward posted Jul 31st, 2017
    Though a smaller sibling to Avenger's 26-foot bay boat, the new 24 maintains all the deck space, fishability and storage.
  • Blackfin 272 Center Console Fish Trial Teaser

    Blackfin 272 Center Console Review

    A venerable brand debuts its all-new design.

    By Randy Vance posted Jul 27th, 2017
    Blackfin's new 272 center console, powered by twin 300 Mercury Verados, topped 60 mph and proved stable and dependable in some gnarly Florida seas.
  • Pursuit S 328 Center Console Running Teaser

    Pursuit S 328 Center Console Review

    A lavish platform that looks good and fishes even better

    By Chris Woodward posted Jul 7th, 2017
    The S 328 — part of Pursuit’s Sport line — offers all the comforts of a cruiser with all the fishability of a serious offshore troller.
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    Two Rare Spearfish Caught in One Day

    Southern California anglers land two spearfish on the same boat

    By Jim Hendricks posted Aug 14th, 2017
    Southern California anglers landed two spearfish on the same boat in the same day. Here's their story.
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    Mahimahi Fishing Off Loreto, Baja California, Mexico

    Follow a Sport Fishing editor's recent trip to the Mexico coast to fish for dorado.

    By Jim Hendricks posted Aug 9th, 2017
    Mahimahi (aka dorado) fishing gets as hot as the summer weather in the Sea of Cortez off Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Here are the best sights of the action.

  • Florida West Coast Cast and Blast Adventure

    Offshore bottomfishing in the Gulf and inshore bay fishing capped off by a feral hog hunt.

    By Chris Woodward posted Jul 26th, 2017
    What do you get when you combine offshore fishing, inshore fishing and giant-hog hunting on Florida’s central west coast? Easy: a fun, happy week for any outdoors…
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    Florida Keys Fishing Trip Planner: August

    In the heat of summer, test your mettle against blackfin tuna and other Dry Tortugas foes.

    By Sport Fishing Staff posted Jul 25th, 2017
    How to catch blackfin tuna in the summer months in the Florida Keys.
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