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.Editorial StaffMar 10th, 2020
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.Editorial StaffMar 9th, 2020
Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis (formerly known as the Crossing For A Cure), an 80-mile self-propelled journey from the Bahamas to Florida.Editorial StaffMar 5th, 2020
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.”Editorial StaffMar 5th, 2020
With an 18 percent reduction in striped bass mortality called for by East Coast fishery managers to stem population decline, Chesapeake Bay anglers will be limited to just one rockfish a day under new regulations.Editorial StaffMar 4th, 2020
Thomas Knight of Meredith, New Hampshire, caught an enormous lake trout while ice fishing on Big Diamond Pond in West Stewartstown, NH.Editorial StaffMar 3rd, 2020
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.
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 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
It’s no coincidence that the Costa Rican national motto is pura vida—pure life. The gregarious people and the country’s abundant … Editorial StaffApr 21st, 2026
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!Editorial StaffMar 27th, 2026
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.Editorial StaffJan 12th, 2026
