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This Record-Setting 550-Pound Fish Has Just Been Caught

This fishing trip proved to be incredibly fruitful...

August 26, 2025

Record-Setting 550-Pound Fish Has Been Caught In U.S.

Robert Fritze and the crew aboard the Trading Desk, a 60-foot Hatteras boat, caught a 550-pound swordfish after fishing in the Gulf of America. The crew was on a multi-day fishing trip, leaving the dock. They left hoping for a marlin, but they came back with a state record swordfish…

Surf Fishing Gear – The Beach Fishing Buyers Guide

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NEW: “Best Time To Go Fishing Is When You Can” T-Shirt

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All State Record Walleye Catches in America

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The Big Catch

Here they are—your catches, your stories, your proud moments on the water.
Submitted by you, shared by us. From record-setting lunkers to the ones that got away (but you got the photo!), every fish tells a tale. Big or small, it’s not just about the catch—it’s about the memory, the company, and the thrill of the fight. Thanks for letting us be part of your fishing story.

Renée with a solid catch 🎣

Anders with a new personal best from Mistra 🎣

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