Bass Fishing News

From October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012 Mustad is running the Hook a Million State and World Record contest. Mustad is giving away up to a total of $1,400,000 with the top prize a cool million dollars! You have to register at least 24 hours before you catch an entry and fish with a Mustad hook to be eligible.

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Michigan DNR News

The Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce that the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) has recognized an Atlantic salmon caught at Torch Lake in Antrim County last October as a world record for land-locked Atlantics.

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Ranger Boats News

Wood joins an impressive list of angling pioneers and luminaries in the IGFA Hall of Fame

FLIPPIN, AR (November 5, 2010) Ranger Boats founder and fishing industry legend, Forrest L. Wood, received one of the highest honors bestowed on members of the angling community when he was inducted into the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Hall of Fame on October 26.

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Freshwater fishing’s “Holy Grail” now has dual holders; 22 lb 4 oz bass caught by Japan’s Manabu Kurita matches IGFA record held for 77 years by Georgia’s George Perry

DANIA BEACH, Fla. USA, (January 8, 2010) --- After nearly six months of waiting, Japan’s Manabu Kurita is taking his place along side Georgia, USA angler George Perry in the International Game Fish Association’s (IGFA) World Record Games Fishes book as dual holders of the All-Tackle record for largemouth bass each weighing 22 lb 4 oz and caught 77 years apart.

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The IGFA’s seventh annual World Record Achievement Awards (WRAA) celebration, presented by Mercury Marine has been set for April 10, 2010. The awards ceremony recognizes the men, women, juniors, and professional captains for the most world records in 2009 compiled from the Top 10 list to be published next January in the IGFA’s 2010 World Record Game Fishes book.

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The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) in Alexandria, Va., announced that the IGFA has joined a growing list of partners who support and promote the Anglers’ Legacy program. Anglers’ Legacy, a national mission from the Take Me Fishing campaign, encourages outdoor enthusiasts to introduce newcomers to boating and fishing. The IGFA is encouraging staff, members, online visitors and guests to the Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum to “Take the Pledge” and introduce at least one new person to the sport.

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This month the IGFA features some facts from affiliated partners in the marine and fishing communities including the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the National Marine Manufacturers Association.

The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation

• Boaters and anglers are significantly more satisfied with their marriages, relationships and friendships — and are more likely to have a close relationship with their children – than those who don’t boat or fish.
• Boaters and anglers are more likely to recycle, carpool and donate money to environmental organizations than people who aren’t boaters and anglers.
• Connecting with family is a primary reason for going fishing.

Source: RBFF online survey (2007)

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Rockford, Michigan, USA angler, Tom Healy, guided by Tim Roller, landed a brown trout (Salmo Trutta) on Sept. 9 weighing 18.8 kg (41 lb 7 oz) for a pending IGFA All-tackle record. It took him 15 minutes to bring in using a Rapala Shad Rap while fishing the Manistee River in Michigan. Giant wels catfish also landed by Czech angler from River Po in Italy. Click more for details and pictures.

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