There’s no such thing as a bad day when you’re fishing — and no such thing as extra baggage charges when you wear a fishing vest. Travel hackers on TikTok are putting function before fashion in the latest trend, which sees savvy airline passengers using pocket-laden vests — typically worn by anglers to carry their … Read more
Whether it’s spirited, sprinting sailfish off the Yucatán or a bevy of big, beautiful bass in Sinaloa, anglers of every stripe are spoiled for choice on the shores of Mexico. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the waters are clear, clean, studded with wildlife preserves and UNESCO world heritage sites, and often a stone’s throw … Read more
Did this brave fisherman prevent a Carp-aggedon? An Oklahoma angler set a state and possible world record — and helped avert an environmental disaster — in one fell swoop after landing a monstrous human-sized invasive “alien” carp that was potentially pregnant with millions of eggs. The eco-friendly catch was detailed recently in a Facebook post … Read more
A man catfishing along a Missouri river was surprised when he reeled in an unexpected prehistoric fish. The Missouri Department of Conservation said Chandler Lee Tudor hooked and landed a 4-foot lake sturgeon out of the Gasconade River in Pulaski County earlier this week. Tudor was using worms as bait attempting to catch a catfish as he … Read more
He should have needed a bigger boat. An Arkansas angler became the envy of fishing enthusiasts everywhere after reeling in a 102-pound prehistoric “river monster” — from his kayak, no less. The sportsman’s catch of a lifetime was shared on the Fisheries Division of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s official Facebook page. According to … Read more
“Exercise increased caution,” reads the travel advisory for Mozambique on the US State Department’s website. I know they’re mostly referring to the terrorist attacks by Islamic extremists in the country’s north. But in the idyllic south near Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, my biggest problem is the mosquitoes. Although some of these thirsty little bloodsuckers carry … Read more
Near-record low numbers of Chinook salmon forced officials to ban salmon fishing for a good portion of the West Coast through spring. The National Marine Fisheries Service announced that there would be no salmon fishing from Cape Falcon, Oregon (near Portland) to the U.S./Mexico border until May 15, well past the sport and commercial April start. The agency also proposed … Read more
A Florida fisherman got a gory surprise when he found what looked like a human hand resting at the bottom of a canal. When deputies from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the Matlacha waters and retrieved the item, they discovered the lost limb belonged to a mannequin. Cpl. Jay Brett was able to … Read more
He’s not a multi-tusker. A meandering — and masturbating — walrus named Thor has popped up in Iceland, two months after eagle-eyed Brits spotted him visiting the UK. Elís Pétur Elísson, who was supervising a fishing boat in the Breiddalsvik harbor, noticed Thor lounging on one of the floating docks Friday. Approaching him with caution, the … Read more
This involved some serious skate-lifting. A fisherman became the envy of anglers everywhere after landing a monstrous 550-pound stingray while casting lines in Argentina. “I’ve caught many large fish in my time, but this is without a doubt the biggest,” Andrés Wilchen, 42, told Jam Press of his landmark catch, which he landed during an … Read more
A fishing community in southern Brazil has an unusual ally: wild dolphins. Accounts of people and dolphins working together to hunt fish go back millennia, from the time of the Roman Empire near what is now southern France to 19th-century Queensland, Australia. But while historians and storytellers have recounted the human point of view, it’s … Read more
A 19-foot great white shark decapitated a diver this month as he harvested shellfish off Mexico, reportedly marking the first fatal shark attack of the year. The horrific tragedy occurred Jan. 5 while Manuel Lopez, 53, was gathering ax tripe — a type of mollusk — in Tobari Bay in Benito Juárez, Sonora, Tracking Sharks … Read more
More like 20,000 screams under the sea. Footage of a bizarre, ocean-dwelling wolffish that has two sets of scary-looking teeth is making waves online. The clip of the deep sea denizen’s nightmarish visage was posted earlier this month by Roman Fedortsov, a Russian trawlerman stationed off Murmansk, who photographs nightmarish critters he’s accidentally snared while trying … Read more
We’re gonna need a bigger rod. A 12-year-old boy caught the catch of a lifetime after reeling in a monster great white shark while fishing in South Florida, and footage of the “Jaws”-dropping moment is making waves online. “So, I was a little bit nervous — like, I don’t know if I want to go … Read more
This haddock heckler seemed like she was trying to bait her. A UK woman’s relaxing fishing trip turned out to be anything but when she was berated by an animal rights activist — who called her a “vile bitch” who should be “drowned.” A video of the cod-blocker’s unhinged tirade is making a splash online. … Read more
This is some fishy fashion. Fresh off their bizarre BDSM teddy bear scandal, Balenciaga is angling to hook fashionistas with their newest offering: fisherman-style waders that stretch up to your waist. Unlike the version found in a sporting goods store, these are made of calfskin and have an eye-popping price tag of $3,490. Part of … Read more
A deep sea fisherman from Russia has discovered a bizarre sea creature with a bloated, puffy mouth that hooked fans swear looks like botched lip fillers. Roman Fedortsov, from Murmansk, said he caught the fish while on his commercial boat in the Norwegian and Barents seas. He typically lures cod, haddock and mackerel to sell, … Read more
They literally jumped the sharks. Authorities were horrified after discovering the mutilated corpses of 114 protected sharks on a fishing boat off Colombia. “During the inspection, species that appeared to be sharks were found,” Juan David Rendón, commander of the Pacific Coast Guard Group, told Jam Press of the Jaws-dropping find, which occurred Nov. 27 … Read more
He’s gonna need a bigger bowl. A UK fisherman became the envy of anglers everywhere after reeling in a nearly 70-pound monster goldfish — potentially the world’s largest. A Facebook post detailing the man’s catch of a lifetime is currently blowing up on Facebook. Andy Hackett, 42, landed the behemoth, aptly nicknamed The Carrot, while … Read more
A mother-to-be has inspired women, fishing hobbyists and others after she polespeared a potential world record fish while freediving at eight months pregnant. Julie Augustine, 40, of Destin, Florida, nailed a 37.6-pound black drum with her nine-foot Bermudian slip tip polespear on Oct. 1, 2022 — and now the catch is pending world record certification from the International … Read more