The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has shut down commercial and recreational oyster harvesting in Matagorda Bay’s TX-19 area effective Jan. 21, 2026, after recent sampling showed too few legal-sized oysters to support fishing... read moreEditorial StaffJan 23rd, 2026
I never saw the blockbuster film “Forrest Gump.” At the time of its release, I was running upwards of 12 miles a day along Tallahassee’s roadways...Editorial StaffJun 17th, 2014
After meeting several people who had the same love for kayak fishing as I did, we decided to take it to the extreme and go offshore.Editorial StaffJun 16th, 2014
Landing a large game fish from a 13 foot kayak is what dreams are made of, but launching and landing in the surf or paddling through an inlet can be a nightmare.Editorial StaffJun 13th, 2014
Anglers don't usually associate sight fishing with deep water offshore, but keeping an eye—and a crab or shrimp—peeled can put more fish in the boat.Editorial StaffJun 12th, 2014
Mastering the art of using a deer decoy takes time. There are times when everything works out perfectly and the deer come to your decoy as if being pulled in with a leash. Editorial StaffJun 10th, 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 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.
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
