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
Suzuki Marine’s New Stealth Line™ Outboards Win 2024 Top Products Award From Boating Industry Magazine, Adding Three Popular Models Suzuki … Editorial StaffOct 31st, 2025
They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and when it comes to largemouth bass that appears to be true right now at O.H. Ivie Lake east of San Angelo, TexasEditorial StaffFeb 1st, 2023
An old saying goes: the value of any land, whether above water or below, is determined by location, location, DETECTION. Editorial StaffJan 30th, 2023
Instead of spending the next few months holed up inside, get yourself a good parka, find a window of decent weather and go fishing. Believe it or not, for some fisheries winter offers some of the best action of the year. Here are a few ideas to help you combat cabin fever.Editorial StaffJan 26th, 2023
Two 10-Pounders in a Day! Some anglers spend their entire lives fishing for a 10-pound largemouth to hang on the wall. Ray Mitchell caught two on the morning of Jan. 19 while fishing live bait off a pier at Paradise Public Fishing Area (PFA) near Tifton, Ga. One weighed 10-pounds even, the other weighed 10-pounds, 3-ounces. He took them both home and ate them.Editorial StaffJan 25th, 2023
Imagine slinging a chatterbait around on bass gear and hooking into a 162-pound alligator gar. That’s exactly what happened to a father and son who were fishing Alabama’s Mobile-Tensaw Delta. When they finally landed the fish, it was a state record. Editorial StaffJan 24th, 2023
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record swordfish. Cary Carney of Newport caught the 504-lb, 8-oz fish about 55 miles off Morehead City.Editorial StaffJan 23rd, 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
