World-Class Fishing on the Emerald Coast

What Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island—the heart of northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast—have more of than anything else is fishing... read more Editorial Staff Nov 24th, 2025
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Fishing With America’s Finest

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.Aug 29th, 2016

Make Every Second Count

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.Aug 29th, 2016

Running Of The Bulls

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.Aug 1st, 2016

Big Worms for Summer Bass

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.Aug 1st, 2016

Wild Browns On The Chattahoochee Tailwater

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.Jul 19th, 2016
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The Bahamas Billfish Championship

The Bahamas Billfish Championship Team Uno Mas has been crushing it in the 2016 Bahamas Billfish Championship, winning the second … Jul 8th, 2016

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Fly Fishing the Seychelles

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...

Bucket List: Fly Fishing Edinburgh, Scotland

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 Heart of the Mullet Run

Fish will go on and do what they’ve always done, and what that means is that the mullet are running on Florida’s east coast.

What Happens When the Lights Go Out

Even if the fish don’t bite in the darkness, you still need to be there very early to catch as much of that early bite as possible.

Cruising the Abacos – An Adventure in Paradise

The Islands of the Bahamas are a paradise! The time to go is when an event is happening and with a shallow-draft boat to enjoy all the gorgeous islands.

It’s An Addiction: The Summer Surf

The Texas summer surf can spoil a newcomer in a heartbeat and it's what the seasoned surf angler typically awaits each year.

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Cheeca Lodge and Spa All American Backcountry Tournament Recap

Anglers from all over the United States come to take part in this three-day backcountry event. This year three U.S. Military veterans were hosted to fish in this prestigious tournament.Dec 1st, 2025

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Granders Abound in Tropical North Queensland

The waters off tropical North Queensland, including the iconic Great Barrier Reef, are considered the black marlin capital of the world, with many eager sports fishers flocking to the area annually during the storied marlin season.Nov 21st, 2025

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Under the Sea – Mentoring Young Guns

If all goes well, it will be a fun day, and they will always remember their first fish with pride. Photograph it; celebrate it; enjoy it. Check out some great tips here!Oct 15th, 2025

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Sarasota Police Officer Leaps into Action to Stop Unmanned Boat in Dramatic Rescue

The unmanned boat was cruising in circles up to 40 mph off the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.May 1st, 2025