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
A lot of us were shooting texts from Publix over Memorial Day weekend, to someone well versed in ground chuck and grass fed. We loaded the cart with charcoal and booze and maybe something patriotic if Publix was running a promotion. And that’s OK; we’re free to enjoy ourselves accordingly.Editorial StaffAug 29th, 2016
You can invest lots of time and money into your pursuit of fish. As long as you learn something each time you go, you’ll be a better angler the next time.Conway BowmanAug 29th, 2016
Giant red drum, aka “old drum” or bull reds, were designated the North Carolina state fish in the 1970s. Their habit of hanging around in North Carolina coastal water has a lot to do with that designation.Editorial StaffAug 1st, 2016
First of all let’s define what I mean by “big” worm; I’m talking about worms that are 10 inches and bigger. I’ve caught summer bass on worms as long as 16.Brandon LesterAug 1st, 2016
Close to the bank and channeled into a deep run against a bedrock shelf, brown-tinged water floated Bob Rice’s bright orange indicator past fallen timber.Nick CarterJul 19th, 2016
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
