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Where in the world are IGFA Passports to Fishing kits? 🌎🌍🌏![]()
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📍 Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪! ![]()
🎣 Event Host: IGFA Representative Greg Heinricks at the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show ![]()
🐟 Number of Participants: 115!!![]()
📅 Event Dates: November 24-27, 2022 ![]()
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The Passports to Fishing program has been a major feature at the show since 2019, and the IGFA is excited to see its continued growth. We thank the hard work and dedication of our international network of supporters, especially the IGFA Representatives around the world helping spread the mission and vision of the IGFA. A special thank you to Captain Greg Heinricks for leading the effort at the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show every year!
We are saddened to hear about the passing of flyfishing legend and artist, Dave Whitlock. Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma in 1934, Dave always had an appreciation for fishing and hunting. He was inducted into the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame in 2021 in recognition of his contributions to the sport through literature, art, fly tying, and conservation. ![]()
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Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to the Whitlock family during this difficult time.
On January 13, 2017, Jose Bravo landed this toothy 9.07-kilogram (20-pound) payara to set the IGFA Men’s 10-kg (20 lb) Tippet Class World Record for the species. Jose was fishing a Rio Guaviare tributary in Colombia 🇨🇴, when this payara struck his deceiver fly. After recording the weight on a certified scale and snapping a few photos, Jose was able to safely release the fish back into the river.