Florida FWC fisheries biologists certified a new state record flathead catfish weighing 69.9 pounds, measuring 48.5 inches long, with a girth of 38.25 inches, caught by angler Lavon Nowling from Santa Rosa County. Nowling caught his flathead catfish on rod and reel using live bait in the Yellow River. I’ve caught some good ones before this fish, but none of them were more than 54 pounds,” said Nowling. “I’ve been fishing since I was old enough to hold a pole and have been fishing on Yellow River as long as... READ MORE
Hunter Education and Safety Programs ATTENTION ALL HUNTERS...It's that time again and most states have started their mandatory Hunter Education Programs and / or their Safety Education Programs for the 2022 season. Classes are held in several areas and dates throughout your state.Click on the state you want and scroll down to Hunter Education. All hunters must attend or have attended these programs in order to hunt this spring and/or fall...
ATTENTION ANGLERS The Backcountry Press has one of the largest USA fishing tournament directories in the country. Whether an event is for freshwater, saltwater, open water or ice fishing, they are listed in our directory. The 2022 fishing venues are starting to come in.
Florida FWC fisheries biologists certified a new state record flathead catfish weighing 69.9 pounds, measuring 48.5 inches long, with a girth of 38.25 inches, caught by angler Lavon Nowling from Santa Rosa County. Nowling caught his flathead catfish on rod and reel using live bait in the Yellow River. I’ve caught some good ones before this fish, but none of them were more than 54 pounds,” said Nowling. “I’ve been fishing since I was old enough to hold a pole and have been fishing on Yellow River as long as... READ MORE
The Backcountry Press has one of the largest USA fishing tournament directories in the country. Whether an event is for freshwater, saltwater, open water or ice fishing, they are listed in our directory. The 2022 fishing venues are starting to come in.