What Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island—the heart of northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast—have more of than anything else is fishing... read moreEditorial StaffNov 24th, 2025
It’s a primitive fish found in the Mississippi River system of North America. They’ve been around a long time—fossil records of paddlefish date back 300 million years.Editorial StaffAug 3rd, 2023
The massive catfish weighed 37.5 pounds and measured 40.43 inches. Burkett, who caught the fish on July 20 at South Mill Creek Lake in Grant County, set the previous record in June 2022.Editorial StaffAug 2nd, 2023
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has proposed changes to the way it manages snook, and will host a virtual workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 2 to educate stakeholders and seek public comment.Editorial StaffJul 31st, 2023
A new Alabama state-record tiger shark that officially weighed 1,019 pounds was the show-stopper at this year’s Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo at Dauphin Island. Editorial StaffJul 28th, 2023
A man in Bowling Green, Virginia, caught a rare blue-mouth chain pickerel from a private pond in Caroline County. Experts say the fish's coloration is a genetic mutation.Editorial StaffJul 28th, 2023
In the Indian Ocean, about 1,000 miles off the east coast of Africa, there is an archipelago that claims the highest density of bonefish in the world...
I had the privilege of living in Edinburgh, capital of Scotland. Apart from whiskey, kilts and bagpipes, they also lays claim to the origins of fly fishing.
The Islands of the Bahamas are a paradise! The time to go is when an event is happening and with a shallow-draft boat to enjoy all the gorgeous islands.
The ACR Next-Gen ResQLink PLB has a new Digital Display. ACR Electronics’ new next-generation ResQLink Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) is … Editorial StaffMay 1st, 2019
A perfectly designed baitwell system. As fisherman, we all know how hard live bait can be to find. Seasonal weather patterns … Editorial StaffFeb 16th, 2019
Designed with purpose in mind. Since 2015, Frabill has continued to set the quiet standard in bucket conversion. The Frabill … Editorial StaffJan 19th, 2019
Magic Touch earned top honors with a 459-pound blue landed on the last day of fishing, backed by a 344-pound blue from Day Two. The combined team from Texas and Florida is taking home $2,440,850 for those fish, including first and fourth places and multiple daily jackpot prizes.Editorial StaffOct 27th, 2025
The waters off tropical North Queensland, including the iconic Great Barrier Reef, are considered the black marlin capital of the world, with many eager sports fishers flocking to the area annually during the storied marlin season.Editorial StaffNov 21st, 2025
If all goes well, it will be a fun day, and they will always remember their first fish with pride. Photograph it; celebrate it; enjoy it. Check out some great tips here!Sheri DayeOct 15th, 2025
