The warm weather has officially arrived, and with it, the highly anticipated offshore shift is in full swing. As water temperatures climb, pelagic gamefish and heavy-hitting bottom dwellers are moving into deeper structures, reefs, and wrecks... read moreEditorial StaffMay 29th, 2026
For as tough as it can be to fool an old gobbler, just filling a tag is reason enough to consider a season to be a success and it’s for this reason that hunters love to talk about the bird they bagged.Editorial StaffMay 7th, 2014
As the tides change the behavior of the fish in those waters also changes. That’s in saltwater, but in freshwater it’s another thing.Editorial StaffMay 7th, 2014
Stevie Nick didn’t have to blindfold us. The 180’s and G forces pretty much assured that Al “Cbreeze” Calabrese and I would never find our way back to the ponds where we would be sight-fishing all day.Editorial StaffMay 6th, 2014
The smell of hide, tanning chemicals and aging flesh hung around the door of a little taxidermy studio north of Tampa. The blazing heat of a late spring in southwest Florida only made the aroma all the more pungent.Editorial StaffMay 1st, 2014
A successful technique for finding fish starts with the process of elimination. As you understand habits, you'll know where the species you seek won’t be.Mark SosinMay 1st, 2014
A twist on the traditional Clouser, this a great all-around streamer pattern but particularly one of our favorite pre-spawn smallmouth flies!Editorial StaffMay 1st, 2014
The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought-after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!
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
Plane Simple, a 77 Spencer run by Capt. Jimmy Werling, earned top team honors in the 2026 Shootout Production vs. Custom, which just concluded at the Abaco Beach Resort in the Bahamas.Editorial StaffMay 7th, 2026
The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought-after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!Editorial StaffMay 12th, 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
