This time of year means transition, and with this transition comes the seasonal migration of Pacific bonito to the nearshore waters off southern California.Conway BowmanDec 7th, 2017
In early November, my buddy and I set out to fish some shallow flats in our kayaks. The water and air temperatures were near 80-degrees in south Texas.Michael OkruhlikDec 6th, 2017
Fishers are tough to get Christmas gifts for. If you are trying to get them tackle, they have extremely specific tastes to color, weight, length, and brand.Sonny SchindlerDec 1st, 2017
Fly fishing for speckled trout here on Florida’s Gulf Coast is one of my favorite pastimes when the winter cold fronts often shut down other fisheries.John CurryDec 1st, 2017
I’ve been interested in how fishermen in different times and places fish. This time I’d like to discuss a really unusual type of fishing: from stilts.Kevin McCarthyDec 1st, 2017
Hooking a fish on fly gear is sometimes the easiest part of the game; what happens after the fish is hooked is probably more important. Conway BowmanNov 20th, 2017
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
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.Editorial StaffDec 8th, 2025
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
