If you’re a big trout enthusiast like me, you know there’s still time left to chase a personal best—if you haven’t had your fill over the past few months. While most anglers focus on trophy speckled trout from December through early April, May quietly remains one of the most underrated windows of the year... read moreEditorial StaffMay 19th, 2026
I had just finished lunch in a small, local restaurant when a man whom I had seen in there a few times before walked over and pushed a cell phone in front of me with a photo of him holding a 50-pound wahoo.Editorial StaffApr 2nd, 2014
There is a battle raging on our nation’s waterways—a paddle battle. Highly maneuverable, shallow drafting stealth bombers are invading liquid territory formerly unexplored by few, if any.Editorial StaffApr 1st, 2014
While fishing in Alaska this past summer, I caught what my guide and fishing buddies called "the ugliest fish ever," the Red Irish Lord. Editorial StaffApr 1st, 2014
Each year the winds of spring blow hard ‘on-shore’ bolstered by low-pressure systems riding up ever weakening frontal patterns.Editorial StaffApr 1st, 2014
It is early morning, and the sun has not yet peeked its rays over the tops of the mangrove trees that populate the shoreline.Editorial StaffApr 1st, 2014
Springtime brings kayak adventures. For many enthusiasts, winter layup is done quickly; needed upkeep and repairs often wait until next season.Editorial StaffApr 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
