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.Editorial StaffDec 16th, 2025
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On the Fly: Spring means spawning baitfish in inland and coastal waters across the country. You can bet predatory species will be chowing down on the bounty. Here’s an awesome baitfish pattern, the Somethin’ Different, dreamed up by our friends at Alpharetta Outfitters in Georgia. It’s a beefed-up variation of classic patterns designed to better mimic baitfish with wide profiles. Editorial StaffFeb 28th, 2023
Here’s the story of a 1,805-pound blue marlin caught out of Oahu, Hawaii in 1970. The record has stood for more than 50 years, and it’s one of those marks that will likely never be broken.Editorial StaffFeb 27th, 2023
A 13-year-old kid is now the owner of a brand-new Ford F-150 after winning one of the world’s largest ice fishing tournaments on Jan. 28.Editorial StaffFeb 24th, 2023
If there’s one knot to learn, it’s the Uni. Remarkably quick and easy to tie, the Uni creates a snug connection and can be used for everything from securing line to your spool to attaching a lureEditorial StaffFeb 23rd, 2023
Coastal Angler Magazine Miami Edition hosted a Cocktail Party at the Lobster Shack in South Beach. Friday February 17th just outside the Miami Beach Convention Center after The Miami Boat Show ended for the day.Editorial StaffFeb 20th, 2023
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 Islands of the Bahamas are a paradise! The time to go is when an event is happening and with a shallow-draft boat to enjoy all the gorgeous islands.
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 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.Editorial StaffDec 8th, 2025
If all goes well, it will be a fun day, and they will always remember their first fish with pride. Photograph it; celebrate it; enjoy it. Check out some great tips here!Sheri DayeOct 15th, 2025
