Poacher Caught SPEARING Goliath Grouper and Snook in Sebastian Inlet State Park

Witness underwater footage showing protected marine life within a restricted Florida state park. See law enforcement officers confront individuals engaging in illegal spearfishing activities... read more Editorial Staff Mar 31st, 2026
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Adjusting Flies On The Water

Every angler lives for days when the trout take standard fly patterns without regard, but the reality is that most days that’s not the case. That doesn’t mean you have to invent a pattern that the fish have never seen before to fool them on days when flies from the bins at the fly shop won’t.Mar 12th, 2020

Hooks for Heroes Fishing Tournament Returns for 9th year in Stamford, CT

Hooks for Heroes Fishing Tournament Returns for 9th year in Stamford CT. Saturday, June 27th at Halloween Yacht Club. 100% of proceeds go to Wounded Veterans – Over $100,000 Previously Raised.Mar 10th, 2020

Young Angler Bear Hugs State Record

Tyler Halley, of Maryville, Missouri, is the proud holder of the new state record for yellow perch after he caught this 1-pound, 14-ounce fish from a private pond in Nodaway County on Jan. 24. The previous Missouri state record for yellow perch has stood since 2009. It weighed 1 pound, 11 ounces.Mar 10th, 2020

Back Bay Finesse For Striped Bass

Some of the best fishing of the early season takes place in the skinny waters of the salt marsh. As the water is shallower, everything is magnified. The importance of tidal stage, sun, and even the color and composition of the bottom are exaggerated. Many variables must line up, but when they do it can provide lights out fly and light tackle fishing for hungry migratory striped bass in the salt marshes of the Northeast.Mar 9th, 2020

Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis

Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis (formerly known as the Crossing For A Cure), an 80-mile self-propelled journey from the Bahamas to Florida.Mar 5th, 2020

Celebrating Our 300th Issue!

My how time flies. It seems like yesterday that Coastal Angler Magazine decided to franchise its original 10,000 circulation magazine. While we didn’t know a lot about franchising, we did know that we had a local fishing magazine that everyone in our area loved. A phrase that often pops up in franchising is, “If it works on one corner, it may work on another corner.”Mar 5th, 2020

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Fly Fishing in Shallow Waters Can Equal Big Rewards

Despite technological advances that allow for fly fishing successes in deep water, shallow water sight fishing is my favorite...

Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel

The seven small islands that make up the Dry Tortugas lie 70 miles due west of Key West, a fisherman’s and naturalist’s paradise. These are hidden jewels.

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.

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Junior Angler Secures the Win in the 2026 Chub Cay Open

Teenager Jack Morino led team Sempre Duro to victory at the 2026 Chub Cay Open, securing both the tournament title and the Junior Angler trophy after a clutch blue marlin release. The 21-boat fleet saw intense competition in the Bahamas, with Gina Lisa and Marlin Brando rounding out the top three. Tournament Director Robert "Fly" Navarro noted excellent conditions for the event, which now leads into the series finale, the Chub Cay Invitational, on April 9–11.Apr 2nd, 2026

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Cotton Tree Lodge, Belize

Time to accept a new concept, bucket list trips that are completely kid friendly and have all the bucket needs associated with the once in a life time experience. Now, add the twist of letting the kids dream up the place, with one limitation, of course, fish!Mar 27th, 2026

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Surviving Cold Water Shock

Cold water shock is the real killer in winter boating accidents, not hypothermia. The initial gasp reflex can overwhelm you in seconds, leading to rapid drowning if you’re unprepared. Learn how to control your breathing, use the HELP position, and apply survival techniques like the carpet formation to conserve heat, save energy, and dramatically increase your chances of survival in cold water emergencies.Jan 12th, 2026

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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