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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Classic Generated $35 Million for Birmingham

In case there was any doubt, here’s proof that tournament bass fishing is big business. B.A.S.S. recently released figures from the 2020 Bassmaster Classic held in Birmingham, and the event generated an economic windfall of $35.9 million.May 28th, 2020

Record South Dakota Largemouth!

With the short growing season in South Dakota, a 9-pounder is the fish of a lifetime.May 27th, 2020

Fishing The Oldest Lake In Florida

Clocking in at around 2,000 acres in size, Kingsley Lake is special because it is almost perfectly circular in shape—but also considered the oldest and highest lake in Florida. It also happens to be an amazing fishery. May 26th, 2020

Boating gone wrong at Sebastian Inlet 5/21/20

Don't let this happen to you this Memorial Day Weekend!May 21st, 2020

Costa Rica open borders by June 15th

A lot of us are Costa Rica dreaming for now but the government estimates June 15th as the official date for borders to re-open. May 21st, 2020

Florida Keys To Reopen To Visitors On June 1st

On June 1st, Monroe County plans to suspend the checkpoints on US 1 and Card Road. Airport screenings and bus restrictions will also be lifted.May 21st, 2020

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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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45th Annual Bisbee’s Black and Blue Exceeds $7.4 Million, Top Three Teams All Win $1.5 Million-Plus in Prize Money

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.Oct 27th, 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