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Worldwide Anglers Relief Fund (WARF) – International Game Fish Association

Worldwide Anglers Relief Fund (WARF) – International Game Fish Association

Passports To Fishing in National Parks

Passports To Fishing in National Parks

We are thrilled to share that IGFA President Jason Schratwieser participated in last weekend's 2024 Walker's Cay Invitational Tournament, where an additional $50,000 was raised for the IGFA Billfish Research and Conservation Endowment. This was made possible thanks to the generous contributions of Carl Allen, owner of Walker’s Cay, and Shane Guidry of Team Harvey Fishing, who each donated $25,000. A huge thank you to Carl Allen and Walkers Cay and Shane Guidry on Team Harvey for their incredible

We are thrilled to share that IGFA President Jason Schratwieser participated in last weekend's 2024 Walker's Cay Invitational Tournament, where an additional $50,000 was raised for the IGFA Billfish Research and Conservation Endowment. This was made possible thanks to the generous contributions of Carl Allen, owner of Walker’s Cay, and Shane Guidry of Team Harvey Fishing, who each donated $25,000. A huge thank you to Carl Allen and Walkers Cay and Shane Guidry on Team Harvey for their incredible

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The IGFA Great Marlin Race – International Game Fish Association

The IGFA Great Marlin Race – International Game Fish Association

Leaders of Conservation: IGFA President Rob Kramer | OutdoorHub

Leaders of Conservation: IGFA President Rob Kramer | OutdoorHub

Throughout the month of June, we’re celebrating IGFA Day and the rich history of recreational anglers! Dive into the IGFA archives with us and settle in for a Saturday night at the movies with “Fishing Fun.” 📽️ 🎣 Want to join the celebration? Take the IGFA Day 2023: Habits for Habitats pledge and you could win an IGFA Lifetime Membership packed with up to $2,000 in gear from your favorite brands: www.igfa.org/igfaday | IGFA

Throughout the month of June, we’re celebrating IGFA Day and the rich history of recreational anglers! Dive into the IGFA archives with us and settle in for a Saturday night at the movies with “Fishing Fun.” 📽️ 🎣 Want to join the celebration? Take the IGFA Day 2023: Habits for Habitats pledge and you could win an IGFA Lifetime Membership packed with up to $2,000 in gear from your favorite brands: www.igfa.org/igfaday | IGFA

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What is the IGFA Great Marlin Race (IGMR)? The IGMR is our signature conservation initiative with Stanford University. Recreational anglers deploy satellite tags to the billfish they catch, which provides invaluable data to scientists, researchers, and policymakers. When you support the IGMR, today, not only are you ensuring a future for billfish, but you will receive a generous thank you package from our corporate partner, Costa Sunglasses. See more: https://igfa.org/the-great-marlin-race/ | IG

What is the IGFA Great Marlin Race (IGMR)? The IGMR is our signature conservation initiative with Stanford University. Recreational anglers deploy satellite tags to the billfish they catch, which provides invaluable data to scientists, researchers, and policymakers. When you support the IGMR, today, not only are you ensuring a future for billfish, but you will receive a generous thank you package from our corporate partner, Costa Sunglasses. See more: https://igfa.org/the-great-marlin-race/ | IG

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THIS is what conservation in action looks like.👆 In April 2022, an IGFA Great Marlin Race satellite tag was deployed on a 100-lb blue marlin off the Dominican Republic. 202 days later, having covered an astounding 5290nm, the tag revealed its story - a mere 164nm from where it began. To date, more than 550 billfish like this one have been tagged with cutting-edge satellite technology, resulting in over 36,000 days of billfish data spanning 687,293 nautical miles. This open-access data serves as

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#TBT means a new IGFA Historic Video Series vintage film! Today's feature is Field & Stream's "Record Tarpon". Enjoy this rarely seen footage 🎥 and tune in every Thursday and Sunday for more historic films from the IGFA's vault 🎬. #fishIGFA Florida Sportswoman Florida Sportsman Magazine Salt Water Sportsman Boca Grande, Florida Sport Fishing Magazine InTheBite Magazine Billfish Babes Tarpon Fishing Club International Women's Fishing Association | IGFA

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EXPANDED AWARDS for the 2023 IGFA SoCal Open! This fan-favorite tournament is now BIGGER and BETTER than ever before. New this year, the tournament format now includes the five most prominent offshore game fish in Southern California: bluefin tuna, swordfish, striped marlin, dorado and yellowtail. This exclusive two-day tournament is open to the public and takes place September 29 - October 1 in the famed waters off Southern California - the birthplace of big game sportfishing! | IGFA

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Is there a such thing as a hatchet marlin? 🤔 We asked IGFA Conservation Director Dr. Bruce Pohlot on episode 5 of the Marlin Podcast! 🎧 Listen now via the link in bio. #marlin #marlinmag #themarlinpodcast #sportfishing | Marlin Magazine

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The 2023 IGFA SoCal Open is BACK and better than ever! New this year, the tournament format now includes the five most prominent offshore game fish in Southern California: bluefin tuna, swordfish, striped marlin, dorado and yellowtail. This exclusive two-day tournament is open to the public and takes place September 29 - October 1 in the famed waters off Southern California - the birthplace of big game sportfishing! | IGFA

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What is the IGFA Great Marlin Race? It’s a groundbreaking initiative that combines the thrill of sport fishing with scientific research by using cutting-edge satellite tag technology to collect invaluable data on the migration patterns, behavior, and conservation needs of billfish. For a limited time, you can receive incredible incentives when you join us in our fight for billfish! Learn more: https://igfa.org/igmr2023s/ | IGFA

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Day 2 of the inaugural IGFA Permit Invitational! Who will make it on the board today? Stay tuned to find out! In the meantime, be sure to check out the tournament's online auction, a fundraiser for IGFA conservation efforts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3jE2NfP. | IGFA

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The IGFA Virtual Fishing Field Trip series is live‼ Recreational fishing has gained popularity as the perfect social distancing sport to enjoy the great outdoors. No matter if we are picking up a rod and reel for the first time or if we are a world record holder, there is still more to discover. Join us as we learn more about recreational fishing and how to be good stewards of aquatic environments. 🎣 Open to anglers of all ages but these are designed for beginners and even though field trips wi

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IGFA Fishing Summer Camp is BACK! 🎣 The IGFA offers week-long summer camp adventures for boys and girls ages 7-12 years. Campers learn basic fishing techniques, conservation, marine biology, fly & jig tying, and participate in fun environmental and fishing games 🐟. Field trips take campers on a variety of fresh and saltwater adventures, on charter boats, piers, and fishing from the shore. For more information and to see how IGFA will be following CDC regulations please visit https://igfa.org/c

6.3K viewsJun 18, 2020

Learn how to tie knots, pick the right bait to target popular game fish species, and brush up on fishing regulations with IGFA’s Online Fishing Course! 🎣 Sharpen your skills with quick lessons and how to videos. Enroll yourself for FREE or tell another who would like to learn ➡️ https://learn-to-fish.igfa.org/courses/intro-to-fishing. | IGFA

1.4K viewsJul 2, 2020

History of the IGFA: How They Became the Official Keepers of Fishing Records

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So you think you’ve just caught a record fish, what do you do now? Check out this new video from the IGFA that will answer that question, and more! | IGFA

149K viewsAug 28, 2020

Did you know that the new IGFA website features improved search functionality in the IGFA World Record Database? You can now search IGFA records by the scientific name of the species, view angler record profiles and learn more about previous records through our history feature! Check it out at https://igfa.org/igfa-world-records-search/. | IGFA

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Gregory Joseph recently submitted this impressive 8.95-kilogram (20-pound) silk snapper. With this fish Gregory could potentially set the IGFA All-Tackle World Record for the species. He landed the silk snapper while jigging off Grenada 🇬🇩 on September 10, 2022, aboard the “Ka Ching” captained by Michael Ross. After landing the potential record, Gregory returned to port for an official weight on a certified scale. This record is currently pending and under review. | IGFA

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Ever wonder how the IGFA tests line samples for potential world record catches? Check out this video with the IGFA’s Nick Haddad as we show you the process with a sample of Seaguar line! Please comment below with any questions or requests for future line testing videos. | IGFA

48.1K viewsApr 22, 2020

Inducted into the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame in 2004, Frank Mather dedicated his life to the study of large pelagic fishes- particularly the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna. Connecting recreational angling to science and conservation, Mather designed the dart tag and the Cooperative Game Fish Tagging Program at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). Enjoy this video and learn more about how his passion for fishing lead to groundbreaking conservation initiatives. #fishIGFA Bass Pro Shops Wonders o

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IGFA Confirms 5-year-old Angler's Catfish Record | OutdoorHub

As part of the 2023 IGFA Mediterranean Championship Online Auction, you can bid to win trips to dream fishing destinations like Fyn, Denmark at the @denmarkfishinglodge, the best place in Europe to catch sea trout on fly or spin rod. Fish in a variety of natural locations on the coast, including over reefs and from sandy beaches. The auction ends Monday, July 10 at 8:00 PM EDT - learn more at the link in our bio! | IGFA

975 viewsJul 10, 2023

Less than a month until the IGFA Open returns to Costa Rica. 🔥 Held March 12-14 at Marina Pez Vela in Quepos, the IGFA Open is a premier billfish tournament that celebrates one of the world’s greatest fisheries, is fished under IGFA rules, and supports global conservation and education efforts. Don't miss out! Top teams are already registered, the competition is heating up, and CatchStat will deliver official live scoring all week. Registration is open — secure your spot now! https://bit.ly/48J

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Day 2 Recap of the 2024 IGFA Permit Invitational! Stay tuned for updates from the third and final day. | IGFA

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@aftco has been an unwavering partner in safeguarding billfish through the IGFA Great Marlin Race. In 2020, the boat Burning Daylight deployed an IGFA Great Marlin Race tag during the Master Angler Billfish Tournament off Magdalena Bay, Mexico. The tagged 150-pound striped marlin would go on to cover an estimated 6,729 nautical miles over 240 days. This striped marlin heads west to Hawaii before looping around and beginning to head back toward North America before it pops off. This result implie

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In 2019, the IGFA set out with a bold vision: transform how children are introduced to fishing and conservation. Through groundbreaking programs like Passports to Fishing, week-long camps, and free global resources, we didn’t just meet our goal of teaching 100,000 kids—we more than doubled it. Today, 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟓𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡 around the world. And it was made possible by the generosity of anglers and supporters like

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“…well, that’s illegal” Check out our most recent podcast episode with IGFA Conservation Director Dr. Bruce Pohlot! 🎙️Link in bio! | Marlin Magazine

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