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Casting Distance: Power and Reel Settings

One of the first things any angler can improve to catch more fish without getting new gear is to increase his or her potential casting distance.

Cool Water Suspending

No matter where you are in North America, winter brings cold winds and sore throats to all. And the effect is even more brutal on fish than men.

An Autumn Sail Story

By Michael Landress: We blasted through the Boynton Inlet on the first full day of fall and set lines in …

Cold Water Crankin’ for Bass

If you’re the type to leave the comfort of a warm wife and bed early on a winter morning to go chase little green fish, then we have something in common.

Tackle Corner: Spruce Up And Super-Tune Your Reels

Tackle geeks have climbed high rungs of reel optimization for decades. Their basic game remains the same today: super-tune fishing reels.

Lump Season in Louisiana

Lump season in Venice, Louisiana is a special time of year. Some days you fight through the sharks and kingfish just to get a yellowfin tuna to eat your bait.

Know Your Moon Phases People!

Probably one of the single most significant factors that will separate a great fishing day from a wasted boat ride is the moon phase.

Wild Trout On The East Fork Pigeon River, N.C.

High in the Shining Rock Wilderness between Brevard and Waynesville the headwaters of the Pigeon River are about as pretty a place as I’ve ever been.

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Plane Simple Wins Bragging Rights, Largest Payout in 2026 Shootout Production vs Custom

Plane Simple, a 77 Spencer run by Capt. Jimmy Werling, earned top team honors in the 2026 Shootout Production vs. Custom, which just concluded at the Abaco Beach Resort in the Bahamas.

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Bucket List: Central Costa Rica and Pacific Sailfish

The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought-after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!

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Surviving Cold Water Shock

Cold water shock is the real killer in winter boating accidents, not hypothermia. The initial gasp reflex can overwhelm you in seconds, leading to rapid drowning if you’re unprepared. Learn how to control your breathing, use the HELP position, and apply survival techniques like the carpet formation to conserve heat, save energy, and dramatically increase your chances of survival in cold water emergencies.

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Sarasota Police Officer Leaps into Action to Stop Unmanned Boat in Dramatic Rescue

The unmanned boat was cruising in circles up to 40 mph off the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.

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