Gizzard shad grow pretty large, but we’ve never seen one like this 5-pounder from South Dakota. It’d take a big catfish, striper or walleye to swallow this giant baitfish!Editorial StaffMar 6th, 2023
We’ve said before that the Uni Knot is the best all-around knot an angler can have in their repertoire for monofilament and fluorocarbon line. The Uni’s shortcoming is it doesn’t perform well with braided line.Never fear! The Braid Uni Knot is here! Essentially the standard Uni Knot on steroids, this modification helps the knot bind on slick braid. Editorial StaffMar 2nd, 2023
Louisiana Reds in Decline! The world’s best redfish fishery is in trouble, and management changes are coming for recreational anglers. Have you noticed a declining fishery? Would you support stricter regulations?Editorial StaffMar 1st, 2023
Professional bass angler Takumi Ito came to the United States from Japan in 2019 with a dream of competing on the sport’s biggest stage. It didn’t take him long to become a top contender among the big dogs in the Bassmaster Elite Series. Editorial StaffMar 1st, 2023
On the Fly: Spring means spawning baitfish in inland and coastal waters across the country. You can bet predatory species will be chowing down on the bounty. Here’s an awesome baitfish pattern, the Somethin’ Different, dreamed up by our friends at Alpharetta Outfitters in Georgia. It’s a beefed-up variation of classic patterns designed to better mimic baitfish with wide profiles. Editorial StaffFeb 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
