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One German fisherman may have just reeled in a world record. According to fishing tour company Angelreisen Hamburg, Marco Liebenow was fishing off the coast of Norway when he managed to catch a 515-pound halibut in July Speaking on behalf of Liebenow, Angelreisen Hamburg’s David Bottcher said that reeling in the fish felt like pulling […]

For those looking to wine, dine, and coast leisurely in the middle of a lake, Hammacher Schlemmer has just the thing for you, as their Barbecue Dining Boat allows you to do all of that in a boat that fits up to ten adults. The Barbecue Dining Boat by Hammacher Schlemmer comes with a built-in barbecue […]

For immediate release: August 9, 2013   Nuisance alligator trappers needed for Bradford, Union counties The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is accepting applications for contracted nuisance alligator trappers for Bradford and Union counties. Applicants must reside in the county for which they are applying; have a valid, working email address; a clean criminal […]

Bebe McElroy lands 185-pound specimen, which is more than 40 pounds heavier than the current Louisiana record; ‘It was just a thrill of a lifetime’ August 01, 2013 by Pete Thomas A woman competing in a recent fishing competition off Louisiana reeled up a monstrous stingray that might earn the angler a coveted spot in […]

SPOTSYLVANIA, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man who caught a fish known as “Frankenfish” has set a world record. Caleb Newton hooked the 17-pound, 6-ounce northern snakehead in a creek in northern Virginia during a fishing tournament June 1. The “Frankenfish” gets its nickname because of its appearance and adaptability. The invasive species native to […]