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 moreEditorial StaffNov 24th, 2025
Fishing is one of the most popular recreational activities among Americans aged 55 years and older, with more than 11 million of them going on a fishing trip at least once per year.Editorial StaffJun 30th, 2020
ICAST goes online this year from July 13 -17. What does ICAST stand for? We posed that question to a number of ICAST exhibitors and the results are hilarious. All we can say is – “Wait for it…!”Editorial StaffJun 29th, 2020
Commercial fishing for Snook in 1949. I found out from local residents that they were called "Soap Fish" and were primarily sold for the pet food market. Considered trash-fish by many people, mainly due to the soap-like flavor if the skin was left on during cooking. Editorial StaffJun 29th, 2020
Four new species of tropical sharks that use their fins to walk are causing a stir in waters off northern Australia and New Guinea.Editorial StaffJun 25th, 2020
Focusing on a fun new element of scuba diving, like underwater photography, helps you perfect your skills and adds a new level of excitement to your favorite hobby.Editorial StaffJun 24th, 2020
The 2020 Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic, concluded Saturday at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. It was a great event with plenty of big fish and more than $1.74 million in prize money!Editorial StaffJun 23rd, 2020
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
