How different is offshore fishing on Florida's east and west coasts? Compare the Gulf and Atlantic fisheries, depth, structure, Gulf Stream, grouper, snapper, mahi, wahoo and sailfish.Editorial StaffAug 17th, 2026
Maryland's Chesapeake Bay striped bass closure doesn't mean the fishing has slowed down. White perch, catfish, bass and northern snakehead are providing anglers with plenty of opportunities during the August heat.Editorial StaffAug 14th, 2026
North Carolina's 2026 recreational flounder season opens September 1 and runs through September 14. Anglers can keep one flounder per day, with a 15-inch minimum size limit.Editorial StaffAug 13th, 2026
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has modified the 2026 recreational greater amberjack season in Gulf state waters, with the season now scheduled to run from September 1 through October 13. The season will close at 12:01 a.m. on October 14.Editorial StaffAug 12th, 2026
NOAA Fisheries opened a public comment period yesterday, August 10, on three applications from Florida, Georgia and South Carolina that could give the states additional flexibility to manage their recreational South Atlantic red snapper fisheries.Editorial StaffAug 11th, 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!
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
In a tight contest, Fleur de Lis came out on top to win the 3rd annual Florida Panhandle Billfish Series. The Hatteras 63 GT, based in nearby Orange Beach, Alabama, fished all three events of the Emerald Coast series, developed to highlight the big-game fishing opportunities off Florida’s Panhandle.Editorial StaffJul 6th, 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
Bluewater spearfishing is the ultimate test of skill, patience, and nerve. Hunting massive pelagic fish while freediving in the open ocean demands precision, specialized gear, and respect for one of the most exhilarating challenges beneath the surface.Editorial StaffJul 7th, 2026
