Issue #39
“Dirty, dogged, bullet-shaped fighters that have a lot of stamina” was how Jako Lucas described trachinotus africanus, aka “the 4th permit”. In the lead-up to the …
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Bear spotted with waders in mouth may have eaten angler
Police in Hokkaido, Japan, are searching for any sign of a missing angler they believe may have been eaten by a bear. 54-year-old Toshihiro Nishikawa, …
“How To Fish Nymphs” – Far Bank Fly Fishing School, Episode 9
This episode of the Far Bank Fly Fishing School series takes an in-depth look at fly fishing with nymphs for trout. Nymph fishing is usually …
Scientists challenge U.S. wildlife director’s qualifications
Dozens of scientists from universities and environmental groups are pushing to remove the head of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, claiming she lacks the …
Humpies invade North America’s East Coast
First, the pink salmon, the smallest and shortest-lived species, took over the Pacific Ocean, swarming with the help of Alaska ocean ranching until they came …
The Studio
On a small Minnesota stream, an eight-year-old boy made a slight cast up and into the current. From the bank, his father watched with patience… …
How Worried Should You Be About Striped Bass?
In recent years, the iconic striped bass, often called rockfish in the Chesapeake Bay region, have dropped to very low numbers. Fisheries expert Chris Moore …
Warming waters could make bass more aggressive toward salmon
Non-native smallmouth bass are more aggressive toward endangered juvenile Atlantic salmon and more voraciously eat local food supplies at higher temperatures, according to a University …
AFTCO Women’s Fish Camp
Last August, AFTCO partnered with Capt. Moe Newman of Journey South Outfitters to host the AFTCO Women’s Fish Camp in Venice, LA. Nine female ambassadors …
Recreational Fishing Industry Ranks the Safety of Right Whales Below Profit
The North Atlantic right whale is particularly vulnerable to boat strikes. Proposed science-backed speed limit reductions could prevent whales from dying in vessel strikes, but …