Maine State

Columbus, OH

New Jersey State

The glancing blow from Tropical Storm Debby seemed to shuffle the fishing deck in the angler’s favor. Most reports indicate much better fluke fishing since the weekend with bigger fish and more limit catches. Tuna fishing also rebounded nicely with bluefin and yellowfin caught from in close out to...

Northern New Jersey Fishing Report- August 15, 2024

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Among inshore anglers, false albacore—a.k.a. little tunny—join striped bass and bluefish as one of the most heralded game fish of the northeast. Come late summer, from Cape Cod to New Jersey and everywhere in between, these small inshore tunas electrify our waters as they tear ferociously through schools of young of year baitfish. Year in and year out, they are responsible for some of our best memories on the water, but they’re equally accountable for broken rod tips, spent drags, and the occasional spooling. Whether you’re replacing a rod that was sacrificed in action or it’s simply time for a newer, lighter, more sensitive setup, here are some worthy options for your albie fishing arsenal that are designed to withstand their screaming runs and tame their tuna tendencies.

Build Your Own Albie Fishing Combo

Maryland State

Sailing out of West Ocean City, Captain Monty Hawkins of Morning Star Fishing reported some decent sea bass fishing after the passing of Tropical Storm Debby late last week. The captain said the bite left much to be desired, but overall, it was a good day considering they had a boat full of youth anglers under the age of 12. After dropping some reef pyramids they found a patch of flotsam that was loaded with small mahi and some “buoy jacks”—which are typically a mix of lesser amberjacks and banded rudderfish. Once on the sea bass grounds, they had a slow pick of keepers and plenty of shorts both on butterfly jigs and baited hooks. One of the adults on the trip managed to claim the high hook and even won the pool with a 21-inch sea bass. They’ll continue to sail for sea bass and mahi as long as conditions allow, but with Hurricane Ernesto moving up the coast into early next week, some residual storm swells may keep boats at the dock. Give them a call to inquire about upcoming availability.

Maryland & Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report- August 15, 2024

Orleans, MA

Whiskey Riff

The taxman always gets his share.

Or in this case, he gets the whole thing. Fishermen are always having to keep an eye out for the "taxman," which is what experienced fishers call sharks that lurk behind and around their boats, waiting to steal away their hard-earned catches. It's a really shallow thing to do, but you can't really blame the sharks in the sea for getting an easy meal.

In this clip from 2019 out of Orleans, Massachusetts, it appears that a family had gone out on an excursion with Columbia Sportfishing when the striped bass they had hooked quickly turned...

Great White Shark Rockets Out Of Water To Steal Striped Bass From Fisherman, Almost Flops Right Into The Boat

Massachusetts State

New Castle, NH

Fox News

A Massachusetts fisherman reeled in 14 illegally-sized striped bass in New Hampshire, which led to his arrest. A series of reports were made by the fishing community.

Angler arrested after catching 14 oversized fish: 'Caught red-handed'

Portsmouth, NH

On Tuesday, a whale struck and swamped a fishing boat off the coast of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, sending two fishermen into the water. The whale breached the surface just feet from the boat's stern, and it landed with its head on the port-side outboard engine and the boat's transom. The fiberglass boat - far lighter than the whale - immediately flipped to port and dumped the two occupants into the water.

Video: Breaching Whale Capsizes Fishing Boat

New York Post

It was whale-y dramatic.

New radio calls revealed a play-by-play of the aftermath of the shocking moment a “pissed off” humpback whale tipped over a small fishing boat.

“Mayday … flipped vessel, two passengers safe on another vessel,” one call to the US Coast Guard said Tuesday morning.



“Boat was hit by the whale, capsized … boat is currently upside-down and sinking,” another added.

Mayday call from the moment a whale capsizes boat, sending fisherman into water in wild scene

Heart-stopped video captured the sea beast breaching the surface just behind the 23-foot boat anchored half a mile off Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

The juvenile whale’s head...

Mayday calls reveal play-by-play aftermath of ‘pissed off’ whale tipping fishing boat

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J. Souza

A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Cooking With Maryann

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

Food & Wine

Taste succulent lobster rolls with waterfront views, and try a variation or two.

7 Standout Lobster Rolls to Try in Maine

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Nantucket, MA

Bill Belichick’s ex-girlfriend, Linda Holliday, is still very much living the lap of luxury despite her split from the 72-year-old free-agent NFL coach.

Holliday, 61, recently moved into Belichick’s newly-purchased $4.8 million house in Nantucket, Mass., more than a year after they parted ways, according to The Daily Mail.

Meanwhile, the former Patriots coach has been preoccupied with striking up a romance with 23-year-old cheerleader Jordon Hudson.



Holliday, who was in a relationship with Belichick for 16 years before the news of their split became public in September 2023, served as the executive director of his foundation while they were together.

Page Six reported the two...

Bill Belichick’s ex Linda Holliday living in coach’s $4.8 million Nantucket home as he dates 23-year-old cheerleader

WyoFile

The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Louisiana State

Adams County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. July 26, 2024 – According to the Darkhorse Press, a late-night raid led by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group resulted in significant drug and firearm seizures, as well as multiple arrests.

Early Morning Drug Bust Leads to Multiple Arrests in Adams County

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Plymouth, MA

Dianna Carney

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

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Coastal New Hampshire and Maine Coast Fishing Report – August 15, 2024

The calendar may say August but the feeding frenzies are saying “fall.” Spike mackerel are swarming inshore and are the key to much of the catching....

Coastal New Hampshire and Maine Coast Fishing Report – August 15, 2024

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