BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-////NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:International Game Fish Association X-WR-CALDESC: X-FROM-URL:https://igfa.org X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-50806@igfa.org DTSTAMP:20240329T140304Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:IGFA Merchandise\n\n \n\nIGFA Events\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n I GFA Mediterranean Championship \n \n \n \n July 11-14\, 2024\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame Induction \n \n \n \n September 14\, 2024\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n IGFA Permit Invitational \n \n \n \n October 1-4\, 2024\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n 7th International Billfish Symposium \n \n \n \n October 8-10\, 2024\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n Tommy Gifford Awards \n \n \n \n October 31\, 2024\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n IGFA SoCal Swordfish Open \n \n \n \n November 8-10\, 2024\n Latest News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 El Gouna IGFA Red Sea Championship Recap 2024 El Gouna I GFA Red Sea Championship Recap The inaugural […]\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Memor iam: IGFA Representative and Barry M. Fitzpatrick Conservation Awardee\, Todd Staley In Memoriam: IGFA Representative and Barry M. Fitzpatrick Cons ervation Awardee\, […]\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Products for March 2024 New Pro ducts To have your new product featured\, we invite […]\n\n \n \n \n Latest Pu blications\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n World Record Game Fishes \n \n \n \n IGFA' s signature publication\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n International Angler \n \n \n \n IGF A's monthly digital publication\nLearn More\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n Worl d Records \n \n \n \n Become an IGFA member and unlock the world record databas e containing thousands of record fish from across the globe\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Rules \n \n \n \n For pursuing a world record know the rules.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n Conservation \n \n \n \n Since its inception in 1939 when it was housed in the American Museum of Natural History\, IGFA has taken an active\, gl obal role in fisheries conservation.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n Education \n \n \n \n T o teach a child the proper way provides hope and promise for mankind.\nAbo ut Us\n\n \nThe IGFA is a nonprofit organization committed to the conservat ion of game fish and the promotion of responsible\, ethical angling practi ces through science\, education\, rule making\, record keeping and recogni tion of outstanding accomplishments in the field of angling.\n\n\n\nhttps: //youtu.be/m0tH0TkozKwhttps://youtu.be/Ttud2a2FEzcAbout Us\n\n \n\n var bboxInit2 = bboxInit2 || []\;\n bboxInit2.push(function () {\n bboxApi.showForm('77732827-fbeb-451a-93a0-28be7b354a36')\;\n })\;\n (function () {\n var e = document.createElement('script')\; e.async = true\;\n e.src = 'https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/webforms/bbo x-2.0-min.js'\;\n document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendCh ild(e)\;\n } ())\;\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIGFA Instagram\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n theigfa\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n On October 22\, 2023\, NG Yam Pin was fishing in Put\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Eugenie 'Genie' Marron's lege ndary fishing career \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n The IGFA and Wild Oceans are excited to announce w\n \n \n \n\n \n \n It's Women's History Month an d we want to celebrat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n On Saturday March 9\, 2024\, IGFA Chairman R oy Crona\n \n \n \n\n \n \n “Michael may have opened the door\, but Helen kic\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n On Tuesday\, the Department of Commerce de cided to \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Meet Francesca LaMonte\, the inspiring ichthyologis\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n In recognition of their extraordinary co ntribution\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n On March 9\, 1997\, Del Wiseman Jr. set the IGFA All\n \n \n \n\n \n \n We're a few weeks away from the 21st a nniversary o\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Brent Van Niekerk was fishing the Rio Marie in Bra\n \n \n \n\n \n \n The IGFA is proud to announce the recipients of ou\n \n \n \n\n \n \n The IGFA is proud to announce the recipients of ou\n \n \n \n\n \n \n The IGFA is proud to announc e the recipients of ou\n \n \n \n \n \n \n The IGFA is proud to announce the recipients of ou\n \n \n \n\n \n \n The IGFA is proud to announce the recipients of ou\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Th e IGFA is proud to announce the recipients of ou\n \n \n \n\n \n \n On October 24\, 20 22\, Katelynn Wells landed this 5.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n The IGFA is pleased to announce the bipartisan Sup\n \n \n \n\n \n \n On January 30\, 1972\, James Hussey landed this 14.4\n \n \n \n\n \n \n The 5th Annual IGFA Light Tackle Open is in the bo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n The 5th Annual IGFA Light Tackle Open kicked off l\n \n \n \n\n \n \n FINAL CALL 📣 Only a few hours remain to registe\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Takin’ Care of Business has never felt so good! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Embark on the ultimate marlin fishing adventure in\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Escape to paradise on the Osa Peninsula\, Costa Ric\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Step into the spotlight and be the guest co-host o\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Set out on a seven-day fishing adventure with Capt\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n An unparalleled fishing expedition awaits at @jura\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Set out on a thrilling adventure to @brabantlodgen \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Embark on a world-class fishing ad venture at Tropi\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Vroom vroom 🏁 Indu lge in the ultimate Italian e\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Exper ience the thrill of fishing in the Florida Ke\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Embark on a legendary adventure at Loch Ness\, Scot\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with the @ba\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Don't miss the unique opportun ity to support the I\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Get ready for the ultimate light tackle showdown! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Have any fishing New Years res olutions? On New Yea\n \n \n \n\n \n \n On January 9\, 1987\, David Lugton landed this IGFA \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Lo ad More...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow on Instagram\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\nIGFA Facebook\n\n \n\n \n \n \n IGFA\n \n \n \n 1 week ago \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n On Octobe r 22\, 2023\, NG Yam Pin was fishing in Putussibau\, Indonesia when he lan ded this beautiful 10.21-kilogram (22-pound\, 8-ounce) giant Borneo gouram i. Pin was working a crankbait when this colorful gourami struck\, and aft er a quick fight\, he was able to land the fish and record a weight on his certified scale before releasing it safely. With this fish Pin has set th e IGFA All-Tackle World Record for the species\, topping the previous reco rd by 9 pounds! \n ... See MoreSee Less\n\n\n\n\n \n Photo \n\n \n View on Facebo ok\n \n ·\n Share\n \n \n \n Share on Facebook\n \n \n \n Share on Twitter\n \n \n \n Sha re on Linked In\n \n \n \n Share by Email\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n IGFA\n \n \n \n 2 weeks ago \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Eugenie 'Genie' Marron's legendary fishin g career was launched on a night that began like many others for the New Y ork socialite. One evening\, while hosting a party at their Bay Head\, New Jersey home with her husband Louis\, an unexpected visitor—a skipper—burs t through the door with news that would change everything. He announced th at a school of giant bluefin tuna were making their way off the coast. As her husband made a dash for the door\, Genie\, never one to shy away from adventure\, followed suit. One broken rib later\, she had an unbelievable tale to tell involving a scuffle with a 430-pound tuna. From that moment\, Genie Marron wasn't just a socialite\; she was a pioneer on the open sea. Alongside her husband\, she traversed the globe from Nova Scotia to Hong Kong\, chasing the thrill of the catch and setting records along the way. It wasn't long before she made headlines again—this time\, for reeling in a 772-pound broadbill swordfish off the coast of Chile in the Humboldt Cur rent\, on June 7\, 1954. This catch wasn't just a fish\; it was a record-b reaking moment that established Genie as a formidable force in angling his tory.Reflecting on her countless battles with the giants of the deep\, Gen ie wrote\, 'It is a humbling thing to consider the tenacity and the courag e and the brave hearts that albacora show in mortal battle. My hands have been rubbed raw in fights against them. They are king of all the deep-sea game.' Her words\, found in her 1957 autobiography 'Albacora: The Search f or the Giant Broadbill\,' echo the respect and awe she held for the sea an d its fiercest inhabitants.Genie Marron's pioneering spirit did more than just fill the pages of fishing history\; it blazed a trail for generations of women anglers to follow. Her courage and adventurous heart continue to inspire those who seek the thrill of the sport. In 2014\, in recognition of their contributions to the angling world\, Genie and her husband Lou we re inducted together into the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame\, cementing their legacy as icons of the fishing community.Dive into the incredible journey of Genie Marron and discover more about her life and legacy here: bit.ly/3 VG8wb9 \n ... 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Whether you're a researcher\, an angler\, or simply passionate about marin e conservation\, this symposium offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the global effort to ensure a thriving future for billfish and the ecos ystems they inhabit. Mark your calendars for October 8-10\, 2024 - registr ation and abstracts are now open! Visit bfsymposium.org to learn more. \n .. . See MoreSee Less\n\n\n\n\n \n Photo \n\n \n View on Facebook\n \n ·\n Share\n \n \n \n Share on Facebook\n \n \n \n Share on Twitter\n \n \n \n Share on Linked In\n \n \n \n Share by Email\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Events\n\n \n \n\n \n (function(){var d=document\,s=d.createElement('script')\,\n i='ai 1ec-script'\;if(d.getElementById(i))return\;s.async=1\;\n s.id=i\;s.src=' //new.igfa.org/?ai1ec_js_widget'\;\n d.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].ap pendChild(s)\;})()\;\n\n\nTickets: https://one.bidpal.net/2020igfahof/tick eting(details:ticketing-summary). 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