World-Class Fishing on the Emerald Coast

What Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island—the heart of northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast—have more of than anything else is fishing... read more Editorial Staff Nov 24th, 2025
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To Build A Rod

The story To Build a Fire by Jack London is a tale of pain, suffering and ultimately death.  Fortunately, none of those things apply when building a custom rod.  Ok, maybe a little pain and suffering, but certainly not death.Jan 28th, 2022

New Hampshire New State Record Cusk

An angler in New Hampshire set a new fishing record earlier this month. According to him, the catch means a lot more than just getting his name in the record books.Jan 26th, 2022

Catching Cold-Water Bass In Small Lakes

Why brave the cold winds of big water when countless sheltered ponds and small lakes are there to provide winter bass fisheries that’ll scratch the itch? Small waters often fish very well this time of year. Whether casting from the bank or a jonboat, here are a few tips to take with you.Jan 24th, 2022

St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show Friday Walk Through

Live Friday afternoon at the largest boat show on the gulf coast!Jan 21st, 2022

Unexpected Visitors Off The Jersey Coast

A stuttering buzz from the stern brought Ken to his feet. He cranked in a Spanish mackerel to get things started. It was followed by a bluefish, and then Adam got a second Spanish.Jan 20th, 2022

Was this the largest Great White ever caught?

The fishermen who caught it called it "El Monstruo de Cojimar." It was caught in the Gulf of Mexico waters in 1945, only a few miles from the shanty fishermen town of Cojimar, Cuba, the same town where famous American writer Ernest Hemingway wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Old Man and the Sea".Jan 18th, 2022

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Fly Fishing the Seychelles

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...

Bucket List: Fly Fishing Edinburgh, Scotland

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 Heart of the Mullet Run

Fish will go on and do what they’ve always done, and what that means is that the mullet are running on Florida’s east coast.

What Happens When the Lights Go Out

Even if the fish don’t bite in the darkness, you still need to be there very early to catch as much of that early bite as possible.

Cruising the Abacos – An Adventure in Paradise

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.

It’s An Addiction: The Summer Surf

The Texas summer surf can spoil a newcomer in a heartbeat and it's what the seasoned surf angler typically awaits each year.

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Cheeca Lodge and Spa All American Backcountry Tournament Recap

Anglers from all over the United States come to take part in this three-day backcountry event. This year three U.S. Military veterans were hosted to fish in this prestigious tournament.Dec 1st, 2025

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Granders Abound in Tropical North Queensland

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.Nov 21st, 2025

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Under the Sea – Mentoring Young Guns

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!Oct 15th, 2025

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Sarasota Police Officer Leaps into Action to Stop Unmanned Boat in Dramatic Rescue

The unmanned boat was cruising in circles up to 40 mph off the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.May 1st, 2025