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Wired Bunker Fly

Captain Chris Newsome grew up fishing the lower Chesapeake Bay in Virginia, where bunker make up as much as 80 percent of striped bass diets. As a fly fishing guide, Chris needed to come up with a large bunker fly that was easy to cast and kept its wide profile.Dec 20th, 2024

Winter’s Best Bets For Anglers With Cabin Fever

How to be successful while winter fishing this year, from location to techniques.Dec 19th, 2024

BIG FISH Ridiculously Light Tackle

Capt. Brandon Storin, who fishes out of the legendary Bud N’ Mary’s Marina in Islamorada, Fla. has taken light tackle fishing to the extreme. What started as a lark—toying with ice fishing rods in the Keys—has turned into a full-on quest, in which Storin (a.k.a. Bean) designed his own micro-rod and is using it to catch some impressive fish.Dec 18th, 2024

Namaste Rodney Smith

On December 11th the marine Industry lost one of its kindest most heartfelt supporters. A lifelong supporter of environmental awareness, the love of nature and teaching kids how to fish, Rodney was the earliest proponent of Florida’s groundbreaking net ban. He was the founder and publisher of the original Coastal Angler edition, creator and tireless volunteer of it’s Hook Kids On Fishing Program. Captain Rodney Smith spent the better part of his life trying to improve the marine environment and sharing the wonders of the art and sport of fishing.Dec 14th, 2024

Sailfish Or Bust Off West Palm Beach

As soon as we got baits back in the water, a rod started shedding line, not at a furious pace, just leisurely. “He doesn’t even know he’s hooked yet,” said Dean. About that time, line started screaming out of the reel. The fish made a long first run, and as I started to reel down on it, it leapt. It was a nice sailfish! Dec 13th, 2024

Mountain Tides of Southeastern Striper Runs

Just like their saltwater brethren, “landlocked” striped bass in reservoirs across the country are highly mobile. Even restricted by dams, they retain the instinct to migrate, and this tendency leads to some of the most exciting fishing that exists.Dec 12th, 2024

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Shallow Water Vibration

A lipless crankbait is one of the most effective baits to catch fish in shallow water, and it’s definitively one of those I use often.

Under The Sea – Spearfishing Apparel

The popularity of spearfishing in the U.S. has grown, and it has spawned product innovation and improvements not only with spearguns, but with dive apparel.

Core Concepts Make Ice Fishing Easier

Spending hours on a frozen lake isn’t easy, however with several of these tips from Tim Moore, you may find things going much smoother.

Safe Fish Handling Tips

Knowing how to safely handle and release fish is just as important as being able to catch fish. Below are a few tips that will help any angler.

The Gray Ghost in Exuma

Exuma is centrally located in the island chain of The Bahamas. Exuma is an interesting place to bonefish to say the least

Spearing Basics

One of the key advantages of spearfishing is its selectivity, as it allows fishers to target specific species without by-catch, making it an environmentally friendly option. However, it requires skill, precision, and knowledge of the underwater environment to be successful

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Young Anglers Reel in Sailfish Dreams at Second Annual Keys Kids Tournament

On February 8th, fifty-seven young anglers set sail on 21 boats in the waters of Islamorada for the Second Annual Keys Kids Sailfish Tournament. This free, one-day event featured youth in two divisions: small-fry (ages 0-10) and junior (ages 11-16).Feb 11th, 2025

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Enter To A SWAG Pack from Coastal Angler!

Enter to win a CAM SWAG Pack!Dec 20th, 2024

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Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel

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.Jan 29th, 2025

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Under The Sea – Spearfishing Apparel

The popularity of spearfishing in the U.S. has grown, and it has spawned product innovation and improvements not only with spearguns, but with dive apparel.Mar 13th, 2025

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That GOAT’s Six Million Dollar Boat!

Lets take a look at Tom Brady's Six Million Dollar YachtSep 3rd, 2024