I love winter fishing. I don’t know if it’s the solitude, the challenge of the elements, or maybe I am just a glutton for punishment. While you may be faced with the occasional skunking this time of year, often, when you crack the code in cold weather, redfish and trout are schooled up and can be downright aggressive.Editorial StaffJan 30th, 2015
As the sun began to rise through the clouds and trees on the far side of the lake, light struck long shadows across the foggy water. The mist moved on the same gentle breeze that gave life to the decoys stretched out in front of us. Editorial StaffJan 30th, 2015
New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee is a large glacial lake at 45,440 acres with a maximum depth of 200 feet. This uniquely clear lake has a large center section called the Broads and a series of bays that stretch for miles in all directions, creating 183 miles of continuous shoreline. The lake is home to celebrities, politicians and professional athletes. It is also home to some of the largest white perch in North America, and a lot of them. Editorial StaffJan 29th, 2015
It is no secret that a small profile, tight wobbling crankbait is one of the best choices for consistently catching fish in the winter. Brandon LesterJan 28th, 2015
Before moving down to the Gulf of Mexico, Shawn Cox, of Pearl River, La., spent 17 years living in Alaska and enjoying the excellent hunting and fishing. While halibut fishing a few years ago with his wife and a buddy in Prince William Sound, near southern Alaska’s Valdez, Cox hooked into this monster.Editorial StaffJan 27th, 2015
You’ve spent a lot of money on your gear and your boat, not to mention the time and money it took to put this trip together. You’ve taken the time to research, read articles, books, even buy DVDs. And here’s the deal, if you don’t plan your approach, it all goes out the window.Editorial StaffJan 27th, 2015
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.
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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
