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by Shawn Soper - The Dispatch OCEAN CITY — After nearly two years with $2.8 million prize money hanging in limbo, a federal appeals court on Wednesday essentially ruled in favor of the White Marlin Open and the winners in several other categories who stand to gain from the redistribution plan. Last June, a U.S. District Court judge sided with the White...

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Collierville, Tenn. (Mar. 12, 2018) – The GEICO Bassmaster Classic returns to Lake Hartwell in Greenville, SC this Friday marking the third Classic to be held there since 2008. The 52-angler field will be vying for the 48th title of “Bassmaster Classic Champion” when the scales settle at the TD Convention Center on Sunday evening. Of the 52 anglers...

  Lure Legend - Captain Bart Miller Passes The international big game fishing community was saddened to hear of the passing of Captain Bart Miller this week. Bart Miller has been a legend in the offshore fishing world since the 60s and his big game lures (Black Bart Lures) have caught fish around the globe. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Miller...

Houston, TX The Houston Big Game Fishing Club updated their current International division standings as part of their club awards program. The program recognizes members’ big game angling accomplishments offshore the coast of Texas and other fishing destinations around the world.  The program starts January 1, 2018 and ends December 31, 2018. The Annual Houston Big Game Fishing Club Banquet is held each spring where...

RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 19, 2018) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open the entire Roanoke River Management Area to striped bass harvest from March 1 through April 30, unless closed or extended through proclamation. The Roanoke River Management Area includes the Roanoke River and tributaries from Roanoke Rapids Lake Dam downstream to Albemarle Sound, including the Cashie, Middle and...

Grantsboro, NC The 1st annual Inshore Institute Fishing School took place February 17th at the Pamlico County Community College in front of a packed house. In fact, the school hosted an impressive 300 anglers and A LOT of volunteers that helped make the event a success. It was Neuse River Bait and Tackle's owner Todd Willis' vision to create a school that...

  Honda Marine BF200, BF225 and BF250 revamped outboards sport Honda's new Progressive V Form design, parts of which were first seen on the 2017 Design Concept Engine from Honda Marine. The new BF200 and BF225 are powered by a new engine, the proven 3.6-liter V6 engine that powers the BF250 outboard motor. Improved corrosion resistance and decreased maintenance time add up...

This week the 2018 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show and Miami Yacht Show kick off. From Feb. 15th - 19th thousands of boating enthusiasts will flock to the iconic waterside Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin and Collins Avenue to see firsthand the newest products and vessels in the boating industry. Hundreds of manufacturers will use the event as a platform to...