On a recent spring day, I was reminded what it means to be a proud father of a young lady in love with fishing and our beautiful lifestyle... read moreEditorial StaffJun 26th, 2025
Smallmouths aren’t always roaming where you might think. Classic deep water haunts, weedbeds, reefs and sunken timber aren’t providing sustenance. So where might one find smallies when the leaves turn? They’re in depths of 2 to 5 feet, even in ultra-clear water.Editorial StaffOct 29th, 2024
'Tis the season for congratulations! This time, the accolades go to Brian Santos, who now holds the new catch-and-release Connecticut state record (by weight) for Common Carp.Editorial StaffOct 28th, 2024
Nicholas Whitbeck and Joe Tormay were fishing off Nantucket when they spotted what appeared to be a dead whale. Upon closer inspection, they discovered a man waving his hat atop a capsized fishing boat.Editorial StaffOct 25th, 2024
Elliot Webster is becoming a local legend in Chicago taking Belmont Harbor in Lake Michigan by storm. Reeling in salmon, bass and trout that are as big as he is. Even on a busted rod.Editorial StaffOct 24th, 2024
The Rod & Reel Pier was established in 1947 and was known for its "little bit of old Florida" charm. The owner, Oliver “Oli” Lemke, hopes to rebuild the pier and restaurant Editorial StaffOct 23rd, 2024
A 17-year-old kayaker spent about 12 hours clinging to his kayak after becoming separated from his high school group, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Coast Guard video shows the moment he was rescued by an off-duty lifeguard who happened to be nearby. Editorial StaffOct 21st, 2024
Fly anglers are as attracted to their flies as fish are, and in some cases, can be even more attracted to them than the fish. There are a wide variety of flies available for anglers, and selecting from the array can be complicated. There are different colors, sizes, and materials. There are weighted flies and unweighted flies. So, what are the best flies? The simple answer is: it depends.
Without a doubt, Alberta, Canada’s Bow River is a world-class trout fishery. Glacier-fed and flowing more than 350 miles from the Canadian Rockies through the foothills and prairies of Alberta, it is big and scenic by the time it reaches the 50-mile section southeast of Calgary that author Jim McLennan called “the Blue Ribbon Bow.” It is here in this blue ribbon stretch that anglers flock to get in on some of the best brown and rainbow trout fishing in the world.
There’s a retro-movement taking place—a trend toward primitive hunting gear. Slings and polespears are used in places that do not allow trigger mechanisms.
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
The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum proudly returned to Islamorada, Florida June 19th through the 21st for a Fan Fest and Celebrity Fishing Tournament.Editorial StaffJun 27th, 2025
Alaska saltwater fishing is not for the weak of arm or back. Halibut get big in Alaska; fish reaching weights of 400 pounds, and lengths of 9 feet long.Editorial StaffJun 13th, 2025