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
High in the Shining Rock Wilderness between Brevard and Waynesville the headwaters of the Pigeon River are about as pretty a place as I’ve ever been.Nick CarterFeb 13th, 2017
The black drum may not get the "spotlight" that their redfish kin can get, but they certainly demand respect. They are a fish that fights hard.Sonny SchindlerFeb 10th, 2017
You can spot a true fisherman after a couple of seconds. It is something in the way they carry themselves. I believe the youngsters call it "swagger.”Sonny SchindlerFeb 8th, 2017
If you’re like me and have traditionally spent a lot of time outside in February, you’ve already got a pre-conceived idea of what to expect.Jimmy HarrisFeb 2nd, 2017
Bass fishing has evolved tremendously in the past several years. Will 8 to 10 foot long rods become the norm in everyone’s boat?Brandon LesterFeb 1st, 2017
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