Fla. Fishing Crew Lands 1,063-Pound Mako Shark (WFTV 9 Orlando)DESTIN, Fla. -- A 1,063-pound mako shark hooked close to shore in the Gulf of Mexico is being investigated as a possible world fishing record. The Sea Ya Later II was cobia fishing when its crew spotted the 12-foot 6-inch shark Wednesday afternoon between Pensacola Beach and Navarre Beach.
Thieves net fishing tackle haul (Wanstead and Woodford Guardian)THIEVES stole tens of thousands of pounds worth of stock when they broke into a North Weald fishing tackle shop early last Wednesday. A range of designer equipment was taken from Epping Fishing Tackle in Vicarage Lane between 1am and 4am.
Fishing forecast (Orlando Sentinel)FRESHWATER: Lake George in Astor has been very good for bluegills and shellcrackers. Limit catches can be had daily and you can catch some nice-size fish as well. Use ultra light tackle with a Bream Killer lure or just cast crickets or redworms near thick lily pads.
Winds limit salt water fishing (Long Beach Press-Telegram)The local salt water fishing has been severely limited by winds. Nobody has been able to get out, even to the local rockfish areas. The only action reported was last Saturday when the Big Game 90 caught 56 yellowtail at San Clemente.
This week's fishing report (The Idaho Statesman)Tactics & tackle: Trout fishing is good at the upper end or near West Magic Resort. Use Stayner ducktails or troll Rapalas. Getting there: I-84 to Mountain Home and U.S. 20 to West Side Magic Road to the reservoir.