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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Tips to Keep Your Angling Gear Secure

Angling continues to be a very popular past time in the USA, with at least 49 million Americans angling at … Feb 2nd, 2021

Michael Jordan’s fishing boat, Catch 23, wins sailfish tournament in Florida

Catch 23, led by Capt. Stetson Turney, caught and released seven sailfish — including two reeled in by Jordan himself. That gave Catch 23 the trophy with 1,400 points, ahead of second-place De-Bait-Able with 1,200. Jan 27th, 2021

Big lobster shallow water

Lobster diving off the beach Jan 27th, 2021

Nassau Grouper Against The Clock

NOAA Fisheries and its partners aim to conserve the threatened Nassau grouper through closing fishing during its spawning season. Jan 26th, 2021

Fishing Techniques: Knot Know-How

Knowledge of only a few basic and easy knots will suffice most anglers for a lifetime of successful fishing.Jan 25th, 2021

Boat captain pets great white shark off the Suncoast

A group of people fishing off the coast of Pinellas County had a very close encounter with a great white sharkJan 22nd, 2021

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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