Written By: Colin Johnson
On Date: 12/3/2018
Conservation and education initiatives, upcoming events, and more. IGFA World Records The IGFA has recently received the following world record submissions: Gorgeous swallowtail from Kenya Giant snakehead from Malaysia Gag grouper from Florida, USA African red snapper from Angola 2018 IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame Inductees The IGFA has recently named five angling greats and industry pioneers to the 2018 Fishing Hall of Fame class. Elected unanimously by the IGFA Board of Trustees, the 2018 inductees include Dr. Martin Arostegui, John Barrett, Ralph G. Christiansen, Jr., Frederic Halford and Frank Johnson.
Fly Fishing Leaders for Tarpon
This instructional video from IGFA Representative Nathanial Linville - owner of the Angling Company located in Key West, Florida, USA - demonstrates how to tie a fly fishing leader for tarpon that is not only IGFA legal, but also an ethical and practical approach to targeting large game fish on fly.
IGFA Seeks Feedback
In an effort to better represent and serve the international angling community, the IGFA will be conducting several surveys to obtain feedback from prominent organizations and individuals - primarily within the freshwater and fly fishing communities - regarding the IGFA's angling rules and recognition programs.
Upcoming IGFA Events
March 7 – 11, 2018 IGFA at the Fred Hall Show in
Long Beach, California, USA
March 22 – 25, 2018 IGFA at the Fred Hall Show in
Del Mar, California, USA
April 6 – 8, 2018 IGFA at the Conservation Village during the
Tortuga Music Festival
April 20, 2018 21st Annual IGFA New Jersey Reps Banquet & Auction in Spring Lake, New Jersey, USA
May 19, 2018 IGFA Observer Training Course in
Long Island, New York, USA
International Game Fish Association
300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004
The latest on IGFA record catches