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The Spry is the First Waterproof Drone That Submerges Under Water, Floats Like a Boat, and Flies in the Air
SwellPro USA, the company the develops waterproof drones, announces the Spry: The first ever waterproof drone that submerges, floats, flies in the air at over 43mph. The drone comes with the first ever waterproof remote control. The Spry Drone is crossing the line between science fiction and reality by being able to briefly submerge, float and fly. The Spry is available on Kickstarter and starts shipping in late November, 2018. - August 28, 2018 - Urban Drones
Boat Manufacturers Work to Minimize the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) harm water access, fishing, boating and tourism. A technical information report has been published for boat manufacturers to reference that provides information regarding Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) with consideration to the design and construction of boats, trailers, engines, components, and accessories in order to minimize the spread of AIS. - August 15, 2018 - ABYC
Introducing the Kotu Tanto Knife by GEAR AID
The Kotu Tanto Knife features a 3” full-tang blade and weighs under 6 oz. This lightweight every day carry knife is a useful cutting tool for camping, hunting and fishing trips. With a titanium-coated finish and 420-steel blade, the durable Kotu is ready for any job in the wilderness or backcountry. - August 14, 2018 - GEAR AID
Grand Caribe Belize to Host 2nd Annual International Deep Sea Classic Fishing Tournament
Anglers of all ages are invited to the 2nd Annual International Deep Sea Classic Fishing Tournament sponsored and hosted by Grand Caribe Belize this August 10th-12th in Ambergris Caye, Belize. - July 28, 2018 - Grand Caribe Belize Resort and Condominiums
Breaking: Lava Covers Coral Reef in Hawai’i as Local Filmmakers Try to Preserve Reefs Worldwide Through Their Short Film "Reefs at Risk"
Hawaii filmmakers will launch short film Reefs at Risk and reef safe sunscreen guide online for World Oceans Day on June 8th to educate the public about the effects of some sunscreen chemicals on coral reefs. Governor Ige will sign legislation to ban the sale of sunscreens with oxybenzone/octinoxate in Hawaii by Jan. 2021. In sad news, the filmmakers experience great loss today as lava covers their favorite coral reef in Hawaii. Some of their favorite shots were filmed at the Wai Opae tidepools. - June 06, 2018 - Fagan Films
Classic Accessories, LLC Adds Duck Covers to Its Collection of Brands
Classic Accessories is excited to announce that it is adding Duck Covers to its collection of brands. Two of the nation’s leading cover manufacturers will be combining to form the world’s largest outdoor cover company. “Duck Covers’ approach to product development, the... - April 25, 2018 - Classic Accessories
"Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing" Weekend Offers Angling Fun in South Florida April 27-29, 2018
Women and their families can learn, practice and go offshore charter fishing at this non-intimidating weekend of fishing fun. - April 23, 2018 - "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"
Noah Jeffries Memorial Sporting Clays Event to Benefit Law Enforcement Scholarships – Building a Legacy of Hope in the Face of Tragedy
Noah’s Army Foundation’s inaugural memorial event to benefit law enforcement scholarships for Polk County, Florida. In the face of the tragic death of future hopeful Sheriff’s Deputy, Noah Jeffries, his family established the Noah’s Army Foundation to inspire and build a stronger future for others and the community. Saturday, March 24th at Tenoroc Range in Lakeland, FL, from 8am to 1pm, stand with us to continue his legacy of helping others. - March 20, 2018 - Noah's Army Foundation, Inc
GEAR AID Launches Sleek, New Look
GEAR AID's rebranding reveals new names and eco-friendly packaging; combining multiple sub-brands into one to bring dive, watersports and outdoor care and repair products together under four collections: Aquaseal, Seam Grip, Revivex, and Tenacious Tape. - March 20, 2018 - GEAR AID
Spearfishing Book, "99 Tips To Get Better At Spearfishing" Now Live on Kickstarter
A spearfishing book providing information for safe and effective is live on Kickstarter. "99 Tips To Get Better At Spearfishing" is a book sourced from interviews with more than 50 of the world's best spearfishing people. The project is now 40% funded in its first few days. - March 13, 2018 - Noob Spearo
Grand Opening for Big Boys Bait & Tackle - March 10, 2018. Cape Coral FL’s One-Stop Shop for All Your Fishing Bait and Equipment, from Beginners to Professional Grade.
Big Boys Bait & Tackle has secured a location in Cape Coral, FL that promises to be the largest bait and tackle store in the area. The 2,240 square feet of space will allow for the anticipated growth and expansion to include the largest live bait tanks, as well other bait and gear to cover all aspects of fishing from freshwater to backwater, inshore and offshore. Co-Owners, Mike Shelton and Fred O’Dell are both long term Florida residents who love living and fishing in the area. - March 08, 2018 - Big Boys Bait & Tackle
Captain Moe Celebrates 34 Years of Key West
Captain Moe Mottice, owner of Captain Moe’s Lucky Fleet charter boat fishing services, began his love affair with Key West in 1984 as a crew member in the Coast Guard and has kept right on sailing the oceans for the past 34 years. To celebrate his historic milestone, Captain Moe invites everyone to experience the adventure of fishing on the ocean with his Lucky Fleet. - February 02, 2018 - Captain Moe's Lucky Fleet
Downriggers Pro, LLC Launches Downriggerspro.com, a New Place to Shop for Electric and Manual Downriggers
DownriggersPro.com is a new site that aims to help educate and help its customers learn about electric and manual downriggers as well provide an enjoyable shopping experience. - December 21, 2017 - Downriggers Pro
RealWorld Games Announces Augmented World Fishing Game: Real World Fishing
This week, RealWorld Games, an Augmented Reality game company, announced a Kickstarter campaign for an ambitious global fishing game project, using Earth as the playing field, and fed by real world scientific data. - August 27, 2017 - RealWorld Games
Grand Caribe Belize to Host 1st Annual International Deep Sea Classic Fishing Tournament
Grand Caribe Belize is excited to announce the launch of their first annual fishing tournament at Ambergris Caye, Belize, on July 7th through July 9th, 2017. - June 23, 2017 - Grand Caribe Belize Resort and Condominiums
PYYROS, the Re-Invented Flashlight & Survival Tool
PYYROS, the ultimate survival tool and flashlight, designed by US Military veteran and avid outdoorsmen, Adam Nichols, is set to launch on Monday June 19th at Noon on the crowd funding platform Kickstarter. PYYROS is reinventing the flashlight, making it 100% modular and expandable, 100% water... - June 16, 2017 - PYYROS
Hook & Trigger Magazine Re-Launches
Hook and Trigger Magazine Set for Publication September 2017; Popular Outdoors Magazine Focused on Florida Panhandle Returns - June 15, 2017 - Hook & Trigger
Land the Catch of a Lifetime! - Coastal Salt Box, the Exclusive Monthly Subscription Box for All Your Saltwater Fishing Needs
A monthly subscription box filled with high quality gear focusing on all types of saltwater fishing. The box targets the fish in your region and fish that are in season. - June 14, 2017 - Coastal Salt Box
Dallas Cowboy Hall of Famer Randy White Fishes Lake Texoma to Benefit North Texas Children
#54 Loves Football, Fishing and Philanthropy, and, he joins with Striper Express Guide Service in supporting The Warren Center, a non-profit serving children with developmental challenges. - June 05, 2017 - Striper Express Guide Service
CarbonTV Profiles N.O.D.R. on an All New American Elements
CarbonTV debuts the second episode of season two of its award-winning documentary series “American Elements” with an exclusive introduction to YouTube stars Crappie Killa' and Westbred Diamond (collectively known as N.O.D.R.) available on-demand for free on www.carbontv.com and related... - June 01, 2017 - CarbonTV
Carpbusters Begins Phase 3 Trials of Eco Carp Product Made with Invasive Species
Invasive carp are a huge problem in our waterways. After years of research carpbusters has found a way to use those carp to provide complete nutrition in animal food. By doing so Carpbusters will increase the demand for the invasive fish and help our native fish to thrive. - May 31, 2017 - Carpbusters Inc
4Ocean Announces Biggest Ocean Cleanup to Date
Ocean Trash removal company plans to make Earth Day one to remember. - April 20, 2017 - 4Ocean
Record-Holding Fisherman Shares Secrets of Northern Idaho Fishing Lakes
For his 11th fishing guide set in the American Northwest, John E. Moore explores lakes found in northern Idaho. Dog Ear Publishing has published this latest work. - April 06, 2017 - Dog Ear Publishing
PowerVision Announces Global Launch Tour for "Best of CES 2017" Award Winner PowerRay Underwater Robot to Start in Munich Then Other Major Cities in Europe, USA, and Asia
PowerVision Technology Group, a worldwide leader in UAV, robotics and big data technologies and the maker of PowerEgg and PowerEye drones, today announced that its "Best of CES 2017" award winner, PowerRay, an innovative underwater robot that features a 4K UHD integrated camera, will be featured during a Global Launch in cities worldwide. - March 02, 2017 - PowerVision Robot Corp
Eastern Sportsman Tournament Series Anglers Kick-Off 2017 Season with Record Weights
First tournament of the third season of Eastern Sportsman’s Catfish Rod & Noodle Tournament Series, kicked off on the Northwest River at the local hot spot Bob’s Fishing Hole this past Sunday. Being one of the most competitive waters in this series, anglers broke ESTS record catfish weight with a massive 106.25 pound three fish weigh-in. - January 26, 2017 - Eastern Sportsman
Interviews with the Hunting Masters Podcast Leaves the Hunting Channel and Comes to Podbean
The Hunting Channel’s most popular podcast now will be available for public consumption. The Host John Stallone is excited about the prospect of reaching a bigger fan base and having a new platform. - January 17, 2017 - The Hunting Channel
Learn How These Women Are Actually Hunting in High Heels
High Heel Huntress' specialized women's camo company will be showcased at the Houston Safari Club Convention on Dec. 15th-17th. - January 10, 2017 - High Heel Huntress
The Best Inflatable SUPs Announced by OutsidePursuits.com
OutsidePursuits.com recently announced the results of thier Editors' choice awards for the top rated inflatable SUPs. - October 11, 2016 - Outside Pursuits
Fish with a Custom Beauty - It's Rods Gone Wild, Custom Fishing Rod Building
Rods Gone Wild is excited to announce the launch of their custom fishing rod building website. The site focuses on building fishing rods for novice and avid anglers alike. - October 03, 2016 - Rods Gone Wild
Crooked Island Holdings Limited is Raffling off 88 Acres of Beachfront Property in the Bahamas at WinTheBeach.com
Crooked Island Holdings Limited through their website WinTheBeach.com is offering a lucky winner an opportunity to own a 88 acre beachfront property, with a free and clear unencumbered title. The current Investor/Developer is retiring and liquidating by means of raffling the property which has limitless possibilities such as selling parcels to fund any future development for the lucky winner. - September 29, 2016 - Crooked Island Holdings Limited
800 lb. White Sturgeon Caught on Fraser River, Canada
2 charter guests got the fish of a lifetime on August 5th, 2016 in pursuit of Fraser river Sturgeon. The giant Sturgeon measured 11 feet 3 inches measured nose to fork of the tail. This Sturgeon river monster was caught right in Mission, British Columbia, Canada which claims itself to be the Sturgeon capital of North America. The massive 110 yr. old White Sturgeon was promptly released after a few pics as per regulations. - August 08, 2016 - Silversides Fishing Adventures
Young Entrepreneur Finds Instant Success with Fishing Company
A 17-year-old high school graduate from Kentucky and his innovative ideas, hard work and a passion for fishing provide the perfect “catch” for success. Coleton Jennings, a former competitive high school bass angler turned entrepreneur launched Jenko Fishing to manufacture and sell... - June 28, 2016 - Jenko Fishing
Siltech® Manufacturing Changing the Industry Standard™ Again But for Fish Cleaning Tables This Time
Siltech Manufacturing, Inc. has created a non-porous and renewable fish cleaning table called Fillet-A-Way™ that’s easy to clean, easy to restore and will last a lifetime. - June 27, 2016 - Siltech Manufacturing, Inc.
New Interactive Lionfish Tracking Map Available to the Public
The lionfish tracking map, available at http://lionfish.info/lionfish-tracking-map/, allows anybody to directly input where they either removed or spotted an invasive lionfish. - May 19, 2016 - Lionfish Information
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative for Bowles Device Invention
A simple yet useful new product targeted at fishermen everywhere, the Bowles Device, has been developed by inventor Aaron Bowles of Houston, Texas. The invention’s unique design provides its users with a solution to a common problem when fishing in dimly lit conditions. The proprietary... - March 04, 2016 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Advanced Antifouling Technology Now Available on Florida’s Treasure Coast
The cutting edge of antifouling technology is finally coming to the treasure coast. Ultra-SoniTec has just announce that J-TEK Solutions will be a dealer/installer for their CleanAHull™ ultrasonic antifouling system. - January 01, 2016 - J-TEK Solutions LLC
Sure-Shot Game Calls Upgrades the Yentzen ONE
The Yentzen ONE by Sure-Shot Game Calls becomes a new Rendition with an Upgrade. - December 18, 2015 - Sure-Shot Game Calls
Innovation Direct™ to Serve as Licensing Liaison Between Freedom Holder Plus Invention and Industry
An innovative new product designed to greatly simplify several aspects of fishing, the Freedom Holder Plus, has been developed by inventor Michael Skiles of Lincoln City, Oregon. The invention’s unique design offers its users an unprecedented number of options when it comes mounting their... - November 14, 2015 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
TruStump Deer & Wildlife Feeders Now on KickStarter
Avid hunter and Engineer, Duane Harding of Stillwater, OK uses crowdfunding to launch new deer feeder startup company. - November 10, 2015 - TruStump Deer Feeders
Luckyworm, LLC is a Unique Online Marketplace for Independent Outdoors Products
Luckyworm.com is a new online marketplace for handcrafted outdoor products and services, debuted on October 31, 2015. Luckyworm.com’s goal is to build an online community dedicated to helping independent outdoor brands, hobbyists and startups market and sell their products to outdoor enthusiasts. - November 05, 2015 - Luckyworm, LLC
Jaco Fishing Charters Launches a New Website to Promote Sport Fishing Charters
Jaco Fishing Charters is excited to announce the launch of their new sport fishing charter website. The site focuses on booking fishing charters off the coast of Jaco, Costa Rica aboard The Mad Marlin and The Encantador sport fishing boats. - August 13, 2015 - Jaco Fishing Charters
Innovation Direct™ Designated as Official Licensing Agent for Pole Secure Invention
An innovative new product designed to effectively address a common problem for fishermen, the Pole Secure, has been developed by inventor William Dreith of Portland, Oregon. The invention’s unique design enables its users to be assured of a secure way to hold their fishing poles upright at... - July 30, 2015 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Slow and Low Coastal Outfitters Kayak Fishing Charters
Slow & Low Coastal Outfitters, a proud member of the Hobie Fishing Team, is now offering an array of kayak fishing services geared towards all skill levels. From novices to seasoned fisherman, Slow & Low Coastal Outfitters’ great array of angling opportunities afforded by kayak... - July 16, 2015 - Slow and Low Coastal Outfitters
Innovation Direct™ to Spearhead Marketing Campaign for Mad Stick Invention
An innovative and useful new product designed to provide a valuable convenience for fishermen, the Mad Stick, has been developed by inventor David Aguilera, Jr. of Refugio, Texas. The invention’s unique design insures that needed fishing supplies are within easy reach at all times. The Mad... - June 25, 2015 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Scheyden Presents Top Prize at Balboa Angling Club Annual YSH Tournament
The leader in aviation and fishing eyewear presents three pairs of eyewear, one for each category winner, as one of the tournament sponsors during the annual Balboa Angling Club’s YSH Tournament from June 4‐7, 2015. - June 15, 2015 - West Coast Trends, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Official Marketing and Licensing Representative for Tuna Boss Invention
An innovative and highly useful new product targeted at fishermen everywhere, the Tuna Boss, has been developed by inventor Jason Starling and Graviel Rivera of Miami, Florida. The invention’s unique design provides its users with an effective method of insuring that a fisherman can retrieve... - May 29, 2015 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Nofir Collects Fishing Equipment Along Greece Coastline
It is estimated that each year 6.4 mln tons of useless fishing equipment is discarded or lost in seas and over 100,000 marine mammals die from the harmful effects of plastic, fishing nets, and trash in our oceans. This was the main reason why Norwegian company Nofir AS decided to spread activity... - May 21, 2015 - Nofir AS
Auction - Everything One's Man Cave Might Need!
Everything for one's Man Cave to be auctioned by Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auction - 1505 Sawyer St. Houston, TX 77007 1:00 pm (CDT) Saturday, May 9, 2015 Looking to redesign a Gentleman's corridor? Maybe your den, library or "Man Cave" could use another unique work of art? Lewis... - May 01, 2015 - Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Alaskan Writers Selected for Bristol Bay Book
Six Alaskan writers have been selected to craft the essays for a forthcoming photo/essay book about Alaska's Bristol Bay region. The book, "Where Water is Gold: Life and Livelihood in Alaska's Bristol Bay" includes photos by Anchorage photographer Carl Johnson and is being published by Braided River, with a scheduled release in 2016. - March 25, 2015 - Arctic Light Gallery & Excursions
South Bend’s Lunkerville Wins 2015 Telly Award
Second Win for the Show That Features “Real People with Real Fish Stories” - March 19, 2015 - Rockville Pictures Inc.