Inshore fish are always on the move—shifting with tides, weather, temperature, forage and seasonal patterns. Understanding when and why fish relocate can help anglers target higher-percentage areas and dramatically improve their success on the water... read moreEditorial StaffJul 9th, 2026
From shrimp boats and hungry sharks to the fight of a lifetime, landing a hard-fighting cobia is always an unforgettable experience. Find out how one well-placed live pigfish helped put this “brown clown” in the net!Editorial StaffJul 10th, 2026
Inshore fish are always on the move—shifting with tides, weather, temperature, forage and seasonal patterns. Understanding when and why fish relocate can help anglers target higher-percentage areas and dramatically improve their success on the water.Editorial StaffJul 9th, 2026
Less than a week ahead of the two-day South Atlantic red snapper season, Capt. Judy Helmey is reporting good numbers of what she refers to as “genuine red snapper” off the Georgia coast.Editorial StaffJul 10th, 2023
Braid or monofilament? It’s an age-old question that continues to be debated and usually one I steer clear of. The decision to use either doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing approach, but more of a compromise.Editorial StaffJul 9th, 2023
De-hookers and barbless or circle hooks minimize the time trauma for fish at boatside. I catch quite a few fish I want to release as healthy as possible due to size, creel limits and seasons, as well as fish that are heavy with roe. There are many ways to accomplish the release without ever touching the fish at all.Editorial StaffJul 7th, 2023
Jeremiah Elliott, his brother Zachary Elliott, Chandler Butler and Trevor Burns went out on his 30-foot regulator center console 50 miles due east of Morehead City, North Carolina in search of swordfish. But instead of catching a sword, the anglers landed a rare, world-record-breaking bigscale pomfret.Editorial StaffJul 6th, 2023
One bait I’ve always had a ton of confidence in this time of year is a big worm. It’s a very versatile bait that just gets bites in the summer months.Editorial StaffJul 5th, 2023
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
