The state recently launched a new website to better facilitate its TrophyCatch largemouth bass conservation program.
The Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) program is an incentive-based conservation program designed for anglers who catch and release largemouths heavier than 8 pounds in Florida. There are three different tiers and two bonus categories offering the opportunity to win prizes.Editorial StaffSep 5th, 2014
Nope, it’s not the time to put the boat away, it’s time to get serious. It’s the best time of year, not only for numbers of redfish but for size as well.Editorial StaffSep 4th, 2014
Giving back takes many forms, especially when it involves our soldiers and returning warriors. In so many ways these guys and gals paid it forward for us to have the freedoms we now have. Founded in 2007, Heroes on the Water gives back to those who paid it forward by engaging our returning warriors in kayak fishing across the nation in both fresh and saltwater.Editorial StaffSep 3rd, 2014
Captain Rodney Smith and his wife Karen, along with the loyal cadre of Anglers for Conservation, have been helping teach kids to fish for over a decade.Editorial StaffSep 2nd, 2014
For sheer numbers of fish, autumn is the time to be on the water. Just as we know what time our favorite greasy spoon stops serving breakfast, our finned adversaries know forage will become scarce with the coming of winter.Editorial StaffSep 2nd, 2014
While the lure/sinker rig is great for getting deep and catching fish, you can’t cast it the way you “snap cast” a single lure. Instead of a snap cast with quick back-forward movement, you have to treat it like a bait rig.Editorial StaffAug 29th, 2014
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