Written By: Colin Johnson
On Date: 16/9/2014
Most anglers would be hesitant to release a quality, legal-sized gag grouper (Mycteroperca microlepis) while the season is open. However, angler Jan Forszpaniak, MD had other plans than dinner on his mind when he saw the size of the gag he brought up on August 10th Although all of Sue Tindale’s 100+ world records have come on sal****er species, bad winter weather has kept her and husband Scott from fishing in the ocean – their preferred venue. But that has not kept her from catching potential world records. On Lake Kareta in the Kaipara Peninsula of New Zealand
Guatemala Champions Conservation for Sailfish
The Republic of Guatemala has created the National Commission for the Protection of Sailfish whose mission is “to promote the socioeconomic development of the coastal region in the Pacific Coast of Guatemala through sport fishing tourism for sailfish in a sustainable manner. This is an important step for the conservation of the species in Guatemala and a great example for other nations to follow...
Bluefin Tuna Get a Much Needed Break
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has just released the Final Amendment 7 to the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan, which provides much needed protection for western Atlantic bluefin tuna. Most notably, new seasonal closures will protect western bluefin tuna when they are in the northern Gulf of Mexico.
Florida Forage Fish Initiative
When people think about IGFA, they generally conjure images of big fish and records. However, little fish need love too! See how IGFA and its partners are working to raise awareness for forage fish so that we can better protect them to ensure that they fulfill their natural role as food for our cherished game fish...
Sept. 12 - 14 IGFA Great Marlin Race at the 33rd Annual Master Angler Billfish Tournament: Balboa, California, USA
Thursday,
Sept. 18
Summer Movie Night at the IGFA: An Evening with the Hell’s Bay Pro Team- Members Only
Thursday,
Sept. 25
IGFA Fishing Day Camp
Tuesday,
Oct. 7
IGFA School of Sportfishing: Fundamentals of Sportfishing
Oct. 11 - 18 IGFA Great Marlin Race at the 28th Lizard Island Black Marlin Classic: Lizard Island, Australia
Tuesday,
Oct. 21
IGFA School of Sportfishing: Targeting Nearshore Gamefish- Dolphin, Kings, and Blackfins
Friday,
Oct. 24
IGFA Fishing Day Camp
Tuesday,
Oct. 28
16th Annual IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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