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10 gifts for dads who love to fish

Many dads hit the open water when they want alone time. Fishing is a relaxing, fruitful hobby dads often love, so this Father’s Day, consider getting a gift dedicated to your dad’s favorite hobby. Luckily, there are plenty of gifts for fishermen looking to add a new gadget or pole to their collection. Here are 10 gifts for dads who …

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Oklahoma angler reels in 95-pound catfish: 'Heck of a catch'

A 95-pound catfish became a gigantic feast after an Oklahoma fisherman recently reeled it in. Bradly Courtright caught the massive catfish while fishing in southeastern Oklahoma, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC). In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the department explained that the fish was caught with a trotline – which is often used for catfishing. “Bradly …

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Georgia angler hooks unique-looking fish, snags state record two months after it's broken

A fisherman in Georgia is now the second angler to set a new record for the same fish in the span of two months. Brian C. Richburg, 29, from Brunswick, Georgia, is now the official record holder for the queen triggerfish after reeling in the vibrant species on May 17, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The …

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Ultra-rare fish, almost never seen by humans, washes up on Oregon coast for first time

A unique deep-sea angler fish washed up on an Oregon beach for the first time in recorded history, according to a local aquarium. Seaside Aquarium, which is located in Seaside, Oregon, wrote a Facebook post about the remarkable discovery on May 18. The dead Pacific footballfish was found by local beachgoers near Cannon Beach. “Living in complete darkness, at 2,000 …

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Alabama teen hopes to set state fishing record after reeling in species new to waters

A teenager from Alabama who went solo fishing to blow off some steam after his final exams returned to shore with a pending state record for a species that was new to the area. “It’s not the biggest fish I’ve ever caught,” Gardner Love, 17, an Elberta resident, told Fox News Digital. “We catch a lot bigger fish offshore, but …

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America's top baby names see familiar trend, a man uses art to troll city officials and more hot reads

Lifestyle headlines from this week include offbeat news stories focused on a man’s viral response to an order from California city officials, plus a rare World War II-era find, an eyebrow-raising trend regarding America’s most popular baby names and more, including stories of food, travel and pets. Regular quizzes, crosswords and other games are always available to dive into as …

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Two Georgia anglers recognized as 'newest state saltwater record holders': See the massive catches

Two new saltwater fishing records were recently recognized in the state of Georgia, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Facebook this week. The record for the largest almaco Jack fish was set, while the largest blackfin tuna caught by a woman was tied, said the department’s post. Both fish were caught earlier this month. MISSOURI ANGLER BREAKS WORLD …

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Colorado angler helps authorities crack down on gigantic invasive fish: 'Highly unusual'

Colorado authorities recently announced that they’ve recovered massive invasive fish from a local pond – all thanks to a local fishing enthusiast. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) published a press release about the discovery on Monday. Officials explained that an angler tipped them off to the presence of bighead carp in Jack B. Tomlinson Park in Arvada, Colorado, last week. …

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Killer whales attack and sink sailing boat off Gibraltar

An unknown number of orcas rammed a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday morning, causing it to later sink, the latest attack in a trend that has been terrifying sailors in the region for the past four years. The latest incident took place at around 9 a.m. when crew members aboard the 50-foot-long Alboran …

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Ohio teen's state fishing record officially certified after 101-pound blue catfish catch: 'I started crying'

It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a 101.11-pound blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species. “I started crying,” teen Jaylynn Parker told Fox News Digital. “My mom started crying, too. We’re just super excited.” “I’m very proud of myself that I did that,” she added. TEEN MAY HAVE SET OHIO FISHING RECORD FOR …

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