Moosehead Lake in Maine is a beautiful lake, spanning 74,890 acres with a maximum depth of 246 feet. It is between 35 and 40 miles long and between 2 and 10 miles wide, depending on where you are in the lake. It has a shoreline of 400 miles. It is the largest mountain lake in the eastern United States.
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Ashley, my wife, and I are weekend warriors. That term is usually meant to be derogatory in nature but we can only fish the weekend, so it fits! Mark DunnamMar 6th, 2017
The water is still cool but the fishing can be hot. Want some good catching? Strap on your waders and head for the Indian River Lagoon!Richard L. MattesonMar 3rd, 2017
As a bonefish researcher in the Bahamas, I often hear “bonefish” anglers saying they only cast to bonefish while fishing the flats. Editorial StaffMar 3rd, 2017
Even for landlubbers who never go fishing or even think about the subject, fishing terms play an important part in our everyday English language.Kevin McCarthyMar 1st, 2017
Feathering the reel spool edge is accomplished by using the thumb to ever so slightly brush the spool edge during the initial one-third of the cast. Tobin StricklandMar 1st, 2017
Let’s face it… the majority of us who hear the title “safety class” aren’t thrilled at the prospect of sitting through hours of cliché safety lectures.Brandon TourignyMar 1st, 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
