A two-month worldwide virtual fishing tournament for lady anglers will be hosted by organizers of the Presidential Challenge Charitable Foundation, and will run Feb. 1 and through March 31. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for six days, anglers can fish anywhere in the world at any time during the two-month period. Eligible species include blue marlin, striped marlin, white…
For years, the popular Florida meat and sportfish, dolphin, also known as mahi mahi, dorado, and dolphin fish, has had a recreational bag limit of 10 per person or 60 per boat (whichever is less), in Atlantic state waters. At the December 2021 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) meeting, draft changes were approved to this fishery. If approved…
Captain: Mike SheederBoat: 37′ Gamefisherman Flybridge Native Hawaiian Mike Sheeder is the youngest member of the famed Sheeder sportfishing team. As a teenager, he worked for Blue Water Marine where he is credited with developing the “Marlin Mike” artificial trolling lure. However, his fishing education began at an even earlier age with the Isacc brothers (Norm, Ed and Neil), who…
The IGFA recently announced two new changes to the IGFA World Record Requirements that are effective immediately. 1) Tying an Angler’s Own Record for Weight and Length Records Weight Records The first of these changes is an adjustment to the current language regarding ties, specifically an angler tying their own record. The current language regarding ties, as listed under the…
