If walleye are on your hit list, now is a good time to visit north Georgia. Here’s the current Lake Lanier walleye report from Georgia DNR fisheries biologist Hunter Roop.Editorial StaffMar 14th, 2023
Professional crappie tournament anglers must learn the secrets of patterning crappie year-round on lakes all over the country. But over the next few months, catching slab crappie is easier than at any other time of year. The keys to success are understanding where to find fish and using the best techniques.Editorial StaffMar 13th, 2023
They only grow perch like this in Africa! IGFA recently shared this huge Nile perch that was caught 20 years ago in Tanzania. Editorial StaffMar 9th, 2023
It’s that time of year. During the stages of the spring spawn, anglers across the country have been landing some huge largemouth bass.Editorial StaffMar 8th, 2023
Our March issues feature MLB All-Star JD Martinez and his adventures with Capt. Brandon “The Bean” Storin in the Florida Keys. Check out this video from Bean Sportfishing TV. JD hauls in one of the biggest yellowtails we’ve ever seen at about the 11-minute mark.Editorial StaffMar 7th, 2023
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
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
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.Editorial StaffDec 8th, 2025
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.Editorial StaffJan 12th, 2026