Learn how to safely re-enter a flipped fishing kayak in deep water. This tutorial demonstrates essential techniques and gear, including a drag strap, to help regain control of your kayak. The video also covers stability tests and common mistakes to avoid... read moreEditorial StaffMar 19th, 2026
For those looking to take fly fishing for trout to a whole new level, consider mousing. Mousing refers to fishing for trout with large topwater patterns meant to mimic small rodents. It is a tactic best utilized at night, when nocturnal rodents forage.Editorial StaffJun 4th, 2025
I prefer pompano rigs with two hooks and a 1- to 3-ounce pyramid sinker as the anchor. Pyramid sinkers dig deeper into the sand than bell or barrel types and should be just heavy enough to prevent your rig from walking back to shore. Keep a few different weights at your disposal and adjust accordingly.Chris BeardsleyJun 3rd, 2025
May was a big month for big Chesapeake Channa (northern snakehead) catches. Anglers submitted over 60 trophy-sized Channa—measuring 30 inches or longer—for FishMaryland invasive species awards.Editorial StaffJun 2nd, 2025
On August 15, 2024, Murilo Soares Mota made history while fishing in Brazil’s Tres Marias Lake, landing a stunning 24.803 inch blue peacock bass. With this impressive catch, Mota set the IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record for the species. The record-setting fish struck while Mota was casting a lure, and after a successful fight, he measured it using an official IGFA Measuring Device before safely releasing it back into the water.Editorial StaffMay 30th, 2025
In bodies of water lacking a lot of structure, using topwater baits like small poppers that mimic small baitfish can be a very successful tactic. Brandon TourignyMay 29th, 2025
On March 28, Kinkaid Lake in Murphysboro, Ill. produced a more than 4 ½-pound crappie that should narrowly eclipse the existing 41-year-old state recordEditorial StaffMay 28th, 2025
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
There are times in an angler’s life when only the best Alaska fishing adventure will do. It’s those special moments such as taking an elderly parent fishing for the last time, making a lasting impression in a business meeting worth multi-million dollars, or just a personal adventure where you don’t have to worry about cooking, cleaning, or cutting bait, only indulging yourself in the crème de le crème of saltwater fishing.Editorial StaffMar 4th, 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
