International Game Fish Association

The International Game Fish Association is a not-for-profit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices through science, education, rule making and record keeping.

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Special Anglers Tournament 2013

On April 27, 2013, the IGFA partnered with Make A Difference Fishing to host the 13th annual Special Anglers Tournament at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum in Dania Beach, Florida. More than 200 families with children who have physical and neurological challenges joined us for a great day filled with fishing, face painting, fish rubbing art activities and virtual reality fishing. No matter how many fish were caught, every angler went home a winner at the Special Anglers Tournament. Each participant received a rod and reel sponsored by Fish Florida as well as a t-shirt. A light breakfast and lunch were also provided for this FREE event. At the end of the day, every child was awarded a trophy and Walmart gift card, as well as iPods, cameras, and other amazing gifts donated by Make a Difference Fishing.

Created On: 5/14/2013     Updated On: 5/14/2013

May 14 2013 Hot Catches

Action is heating up for black grouper, bluefin trevally, and permit in the saltwater department of this month’s IGFA Hot Catches highlights! Record applications for each of these species are currently under review as anglers in Australia, the Clipperton Atoll, New Zealand, and Florida, USA wait to find out whether their waters have produced the new title holders. In the freshwater world, word has travelled fast about the potential new All-Tackle brown trout from New Zealand and giant snakehead caught in Thailand. Check out these hot new potential world records in the May IGFA Hot Catches report!

Created On: 5/14/2013     Updated On: 5/14/2013

May 2013 Inshore Grand Slam Highlight

Norwegian angler Cato Nilssen recently traveled to the Caribbean to target some of the premier inshore game fish species this region has to offer. While fishing Cayo Largo, Cuba on March 20th, Nilssen accomplished an IGFA Inshore Super Grand Slam; catching a bonefish, permit, snook, and tarpon in a single day. Under the watchful eye of local guide Amauri Bruzon, Nilssen was able to make all of his catches with the fly rod, and all the fish were released alive. Congratulations, Cato, on a great day of fishing!

Created On: 5/2/2013     Updated On: 5/2/2013

April 19 2013 Hot Catches

Two great catches in the Caribbean and one in the Seychelle Islands – all on fly rod, and all released alive – are the hightlights of this week’s potential world record update. Read on for the latest blacktip sharks that Lifetime Achievement Award winner Dotty Ballantyne has wrangled on light tackle and a beautiful bluefin trevally caught by Texas angler Meredith McCord.

Created On: 4/19/2013     Updated On: 4/19/2013

Hot Catches April 5, 2013

Mauritius and Mexico may be home to two new saltwater records, and Colombia and Alabama, USA could soon boast new freshwater titles. In this week’s edition of the latest World Record applications received at IGFA headquarters, check out the most recent contenders for dogtooth tuna, Orinoco peacock, California yellowtail, and landlocked striped bass line class, tippet, and All-Tackle World Records.

Created On: 4/5/2013     Updated On: 4/5/2013

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