On a recent spring day, I was reminded what it means to be a proud father of a young lady in love with fishing and our beautiful lifestyle... read moreEditorial StaffJun 26th, 2025
It is not an exciting bit of information, but it is important to realize that fish activity slows down a lot in winter. Fish are cold blooded. As a result, their movement and metabolic activity adjusts with the temperature range in which they can live. Editorial StaffNov 1st, 2013
The natural cork float begins dancing and disappears; reeling against the resistance produces a hand-size bluegill. This scene would be repeated dozens of times; next we’re into slab crappies. The water is 78 degrees, it’s a full moon; the lake is teeming with fish.Editorial StaffNov 1st, 2013
Fly Fishers in Northeast Florida wait with anticipation for the late summer and fall lunar tides. The grass flats in the tidal marshes are rich with fiddler crabs and other crustaceans that redfish pursue with great vigor.Editorial StaffOct 23rd, 2013
Northeast Florida offers a unique mix of both salt and freshwater game fish further up its many tidal creeks where fresh and saltwater mixes.Editorial StaffOct 18th, 2013
In Louisiana, tides and dirty water are almost always driven by wind. A check of tomorrow’s forecast of 5-10 knots is not enough to ensure you have a decent shot at fishably clear water. Paying attention to what the wind has been doing for the 3 days leading up to your trip will pay dividendsEditorial StaffOct 14th, 2013
Fly anglers are as attracted to their flies as fish are, and in some cases, can be even more attracted to them than the fish. There are a wide variety of flies available for anglers, and selecting from the array can be complicated. There are different colors, sizes, and materials. There are weighted flies and unweighted flies. So, what are the best flies? The simple answer is: it depends.
Without a doubt, Alberta, Canada’s Bow River is a world-class trout fishery. Glacier-fed and flowing more than 350 miles from the Canadian Rockies through the foothills and prairies of Alberta, it is big and scenic by the time it reaches the 50-mile section southeast of Calgary that author Jim McLennan called “the Blue Ribbon Bow.” It is here in this blue ribbon stretch that anglers flock to get in on some of the best brown and rainbow trout fishing in the world.
There’s a retro-movement taking place—a trend toward primitive hunting gear. Slings and polespears are used in places that do not allow trigger mechanisms.
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 University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum proudly returned to Islamorada, Florida June 19th through the 21st for a Fan Fest and Celebrity Fishing Tournament.Editorial StaffJun 27th, 2025
Alaska saltwater fishing is not for the weak of arm or back. Halibut get big in Alaska; fish reaching weights of 400 pounds, and lengths of 9 feet long.Editorial StaffJun 13th, 2025
