Lake Erie’s Big Brown Bass

Lake Erie boasts some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the world. On this massive lake, the Eastern Basin offers a stellar habitat for bronzebacks... read more Editorial Staff Apr 1st, 2025
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Fish Photos 101

A little forethought goes a long way toward composing a good fish shot. If you think about how to set the shot up before you even hook up, there will be less fumbling in the frantic moments involved in landing an outsized fish. Having a plan will minimize the time spent handling the fish, which will decrease the stress on that animal and therefore the probability of mortality.Aug 24th, 2022

Daddy Daughter Days Off Virginia Beach

For Matt Metelsky, daddy-daughter time with his 17-year-old is a little more involved than a trip to the ice cream parlor. Matt’s daughter Lily is a rising high school senior. She loves nothing more than waking up at 2 a.m. to run 85 miles off Virginia Beach and troll the edge of the Continental Shelf with her dad.Aug 23rd, 2022

Tarpon Bite Is Going Off Near Cape Canaveral Launch Pad

Within sight of the famous Space Coast’s launch and landing pads the tarpon migration is strong.  The fish are close to the beach feasting on menhaden shad. Now is the beginning of the mullet run too - the silver mullet are just outside the shore break. Tanya Michelle and her son Kason joined Coastal Angler Magazine’s Charlie McCullough recently for some nearshore tarpon action. Aug 22nd, 2022

Country Girl Wins 39th Annual Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament

With less than a minute to go in the last hour of the last day, Capt. Charles Foreman relied on his vast local knowledge as a charter skipper to put his team on the winning fish. A sailfish vaulted Country Girl to the top of the leaderboard to claim the biggest payout for the 2022 Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament. Aug 22nd, 2022

Tarpon Run Is Hot Right Now!

The tarpon run is at its thickest right now off the coast of Florida. Here's a few shots from Tupat Thursday in Volusia County.Aug 19th, 2022

Tips From A Pro: Summer Bass On Top

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Lake Erie’s Big Brown Bass

Lake Erie boasts some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the world. On this massive lake, the Eastern Basin offers a stellar habitat for bronzebacks.

The Freeport Meat Run – an Annual Trip of a Lifetime

Team Finster fishes top tournaments, but one of the highlights of their fishing year is an annual spring meat trip for big yellowfin tuna in the Bahamas.

Shallow Water Vibration

A lipless crankbait is one of the most effective baits to catch fish in shallow water, and it’s definitively one of those I use often.

Core Concepts Make Ice Fishing Easier

Spending hours on a frozen lake isn’t easy, however with several of these tips from Tim Moore, you may find things going much smoother.

Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel

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.

Safe Fish Handling Tips

Knowing how to safely handle and release fish is just as important as being able to catch fish. Below are a few tips that will help any angler.

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Young Anglers Reel in Sailfish Dreams at Second Annual Keys Kids Tournament

On February 8th, fifty-seven young anglers set sail on 21 boats in the waters of Islamorada for the Second Annual Keys Kids Sailfish Tournament. This free, one-day event featured youth in two divisions: small-fry (ages 0-10) and junior (ages 11-16).Feb 11th, 2025

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Enter To A SWAG Pack from Coastal Angler!

Enter to win a CAM SWAG Pack!Dec 20th, 2024

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Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel

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.Jan 29th, 2025

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Under The Sea – Spearfishing Apparel

The popularity of spearfishing in the U.S. has grown, and it has spawned product innovation and improvements not only with spearguns, but with dive apparel.Mar 13th, 2025

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That GOAT’s Six Million Dollar Boat!

Lets take a look at Tom Brady's Six Million Dollar YachtSep 3rd, 2024