On a recent spring day, I was reminded what it means to be a proud father of a young lady in love with fishing and our beautiful lifestyle... read moreEditorial StaffJun 26th, 2025
The Buoy Pack Ankle Deck Boot collection was inspired by the flotation devices that help guide us through safe passageways, and the marker buoys and boat fenders used by commercial fishermen and pleasure boaters around the world. Editorial StaffFeb 25th, 2022
In offshore kayak fishing, many of the milestones we pursue come in the form of knocking off “bucket list” fish. Sailfish is at the top of that list for a lot of anglers in South Florida. The sailfish is a great achievement, but there is one fish that many either write off as improbable or just a dream. That fish is the wahoo. One of the fastest fish in the ocean, it bounces around in kayak anglers’ heads with the question of could today be the day.Editorial StaffFeb 24th, 2022
Flathead catfish are considered invasive in Maryland waters, but that didn’t dampen the excitement when angler Joshua Dixon hooked into a 57-pound flathead while fishing the Susquehanna River Editorial StaffFeb 23rd, 2022
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a 51-year-old fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas. A helicopter crew from Air Station Miami lifted the man to safety from a fishing boat near Bimini on Monday afternoon. (Feb. 22)Editorial StaffFeb 22nd, 2022
Do all flounder migrate offshore during the winter? I can’t be certain, but I have caught them in every month of the year. Those late-winter catches may have been flounder that never left, or they might be some that returned early. But one thing is for sure, during cold weather is when I have caught my largest flounder.Editorial StaffFeb 22nd, 2022
Right now, bait size can make all the difference between stacking ’em up and getting skunked. Live baits are really the best bet when things get tough, but for hard-headed anglers—like me—who prefer artificials, it’s important to use smaller profile baits and slow down the retrieve considerably.Editorial StaffFeb 21st, 2022
Fly anglers are as attracted to their flies as fish are, and in some cases, can be even more attracted to them than the fish. There are a wide variety of flies available for anglers, and selecting from the array can be complicated. There are different colors, sizes, and materials. There are weighted flies and unweighted flies. So, what are the best flies? The simple answer is: it depends.
Without a doubt, Alberta, Canada’s Bow River is a world-class trout fishery. Glacier-fed and flowing more than 350 miles from the Canadian Rockies through the foothills and prairies of Alberta, it is big and scenic by the time it reaches the 50-mile section southeast of Calgary that author Jim McLennan called “the Blue Ribbon Bow.” It is here in this blue ribbon stretch that anglers flock to get in on some of the best brown and rainbow trout fishing in the world.
There’s a retro-movement taking place—a trend toward primitive hunting gear. Slings and polespears are used in places that do not allow trigger mechanisms.
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 University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum proudly returned to Islamorada, Florida June 19th through the 21st for a Fan Fest and Celebrity Fishing Tournament.Editorial StaffJun 27th, 2025
Alaska saltwater fishing is not for the weak of arm or back. Halibut get big in Alaska; fish reaching weights of 400 pounds, and lengths of 9 feet long.Editorial StaffJun 13th, 2025
