Maryland's annual Chesapeake Bay striped bass closure is in effect through August, giving the iconic fish a break during the hottest weeks of summer. Anglers are encouraged to target other popular species until the fishery reopens September 1... read moreEditorial StaffAug 6th, 2026
Rhode Island angler Zachary Taylor knew he was holding something special when all 26 inches of rainbow trout came through the ice on Jan. 18. He said it took “some finagling” to squeeze 21 inches of girth through the hole, and what came out was a 15-pound, 12-ounce rainbow that beat the previous state record by more than 3 pounds.Editorial StaffFeb 7th, 2024
A 69.45-pound blue catfish caught on Dec. 8 is the new West Virginia state record. It’s the fourth consecutive year the record for the species has been broken.Editorial StaffFeb 5th, 2024
With the continual changes in regulations and the fines attached to fishing violations, it is very important to correctly identify your catch.Editorial StaffFeb 4th, 2024
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!
The seven small islands that make up the Dry Tortugas lie 70 miles due west of Key West, a fisherman’s and naturalist’s paradise. These are hidden jewels.
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 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
In a tight contest, Fleur de Lis came out on top to win the 3rd annual Florida Panhandle Billfish Series. The Hatteras 63 GT, based in nearby Orange Beach, Alabama, fished all three events of the Emerald Coast series, developed to highlight the big-game fishing opportunities off Florida’s Panhandle.Editorial StaffJul 6th, 2026
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!Editorial StaffMay 12th, 2026
Bluewater spearfishing is the ultimate test of skill, patience, and nerve. Hunting massive pelagic fish while freediving in the open ocean demands precision, specialized gear, and respect for one of the most exhilarating challenges beneath the surface.Editorial StaffJul 7th, 2026
