Fishing is a major business, and the sport is only beginning to grow
Record fishing prize highlights the sport’s growing appeal For one Kentucky angler, a bass was worth $1.25 million. Matt Robertson won the top prize at The Champions on Oct. 31, after three days of competition on Old Hickory Lake near Nashville. The tournament brought together 60 anglers from Bassmaster and Major League Fishing and offered […]
Supermotocross champion Levi Kitchen plans to take up tournament bass fishing after he retires from racing.
Levi Kitchen Eyes Future in Professional Bass Fishing Levi Kitchen recently clinched the 2026 Monster Energy SMX 250 Class World Championship, but at just 25 years old, he’s already considering what comes next. Spoiler: it’s professional bass fishing. The Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider has a strong passion for fishing, often spending his free […]
Large Alligator Kills Elderly Person While Fishing by the Lake
Alligator Attack Claims Life of 71-Year-Old Man in Florida A nearly 12-foot-long alligator tragically took the life of a 71-year-old man while he was peacefully fishing along the lakeshore in Winter Garden, Florida, near Orlando, on Friday afternoon. This incident marks the second fatal alligator attack in Florida this year, as reported by various authorities. […]
Trump Signs Executive Order to Increase Hunting and Fishing Access
Trump Expands Federal Land Access for Hunters and Fishermen On Thursday, President Trump signed a new executive order that increases the federal land available for hunters and fishermen while rolling back several regulations that have restricted hunting practices over the years. The White House mentioned that this order eliminates previous regulatory measures aimed at limiting […]
Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola Focuses on Fishing in Senate Campaign After Introducing No Fishing Legislation
Peltola’s Fish-Centric Campaign Lacks Legislative Action Mary Peltola, the Democrat nominee for the U.S. Senate from Alaska, has emphasized fishing as a key element of her political identity and upcoming 2026 campaign. However, surprisingly, she did not sponsor any legislation related to fish during her initial term in the U.S. House, which began in 2022. […]
Jack Story missed his high school graduation to go bass fishing and ended up with $100,000.
Marine Veteran Crafts Fishing Rods for Gold Star Families Matt Moore, who runs Hellbender Outfitters and is a Navy veteran, dedicates his time to creating custom fishing rods for Gold Star families and fellow veterans in East Tennessee. In discussing his own experiences, Moore reveals how connecting with nature played a significant role in his […]
8-year-old boy hooks strange surprise while fishing at a lake in Pennsylvania over the weekend
Unexpected Catch in Pennsylvania Fishing Trip An 8-year-old boy fishing for bass and catfish in Pennsylvania over the weekend encountered something quite unexpected—a piranha. Seamus Coffey and his father, Michael, were casting lines at Ridley Park Lake when something tugged at Seamus’s rod. Initially, he thought he had hooked a bass. “I’m reeling it in, […]
Sad last photo captures 5 friends fishing just before they drowned in Ohio river incident
A regular boater on the Ohio waterway, where five individuals drowned on Sunday, may have captured the last photo of the group. The images show five adults fishing in waist-deep water in the Scioto River, which are thought to be two couples and their friends, all of whom tragically died while trying to help one […]
Captain Jonathan Moss shares tips for introducing children to fishing early on.
World Travelers Inspire Youth to Embrace New Experiences James Ketchel, an enthusiastic world traveler, is on a mission to inspire young minds to step away from their screens and venture into the world. He encourages them to build confidence, embrace fresh experiences, and learn valuable lessons through life’s challenges, sharing stories from his global journey—including […]
Brittany Aldean prolongs her Bahamas getaway and shares a family fishing adventure with Jason Aldean.
Brittany Aldean’s Family Vacation in the Bahamas Brittany Aldean seems to be enjoying her time in the Bahamas a little too much to leave just yet. The wife of country singer Jason Aldean shared a light-hearted update about their vacation, humorously noting that her departure flight had been “postponed.” The playful caption read, “My departure […]