The first time I went fly fishing with my father, I immediately hooked him through the finger. Neither of us knew what we were doing (obviously), and my first attempt at a cast ended with this minor bloodshed. We worked the hook out, after a bit, though, and no major damage was done. We persevered…

A Texas fisherman who snagged a humongous alligator gar only realized just how big it was when he saw the picture of him laying beside it. Measuring a staggering 7.5 feet (2.28 meters) and weighing in at 207 pounds (approx. 93.9 kilograms), the torpedo-shaped mega-fish set a new record for Lake Corpus Christi. Paul Hefner…

An experienced Italian angler who recently reeled in a mammoth catfish is awaiting confirmation whether it is a world record after his hefty catch measured over 9 feet long (approx. 2.7 meters). Building contractor and pro-staffer at Madcat Fishing Alessandro Biancardi, 43, from Ostiglia in Mantua province, Italy, caught a monster catfish on May 25….

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Is there a travel-loving dad in your world? Whether you go as a group or give as a gift, these ideas may inspire a new adventure. Go Caving Learn about dry and wet caves, the creatures that live in them, and the characteristics that create these natural settings with…

By Patti Nickell From Tribune News Service Port Aransas—Sitting on the deck of Grumble’s Seafood Co. overlooking the Port Aransas marina, I sipped a tropical drink and watched as the sky used every purple shade in the celestial crayon box in its final salute to the day. First came a pale swath of lavender, followed…

Some people love to climb soaring mountains, pedal an off-road bicycle over challenging terrain, or venture into ocean caves that have lured divers to their deaths. More, however, prefer a gentle stroll through inviting scenery, steering a bike along flat paths, or snorkeling to watch fish swimming below the surface. Soft adventuring is one of…

SAN DIEGO—California officials want federal disaster aid for the state’s salmon fishing industry, they said Friday following the closure of recreational and commercial king salmon fishing seasons along much of the West Coast due to near-record low numbers of the iconic fish returning to their spawning grounds. Dealing a blow to the salmon fishing industry,…

By Ligaya Figueras From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Darien—Situated at the mouth of the Altamaha River, surrounded by the winding salt marshes of McIntosh County, is the city of Darien. History buffs may know Darien as Georgia’s second-oldest city, founded in 1736, just three years after Savannah. But centuries before it became a British holding, this…

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Plan for a family fly-fishing adventure and you’ll wake up in some of the country’s most pristine places. Here are five fabulous destinations to consider: Jackson Hole, Wyoming For an extraordinary angling experience, consider an overnight trip on the South Fork of the Snake River. On day one, you’ll…

The UK has been granted a quota of around 30,000 tonnes more catch following negotiations as a result of Brexit, the fishing minister announced. On Tuesday, the government announced a new quota deal with the EU that will take the total potential catches for UK trawlers in 2023 up to £750 million. Rows over fishing…