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! They are migratory, with the main concentration of fish arriving in our area of the Central Pacific as the dry season sets in the end of December. They move away as the wet season kicks in during early May. Even though this is the main migration, there are always sailfish present in these waters year round.Editorial StaffMay 19th, 2025
In offshore kayak fishing, many of the milestones we pursue come in the form of knocking off âbucket listâ fish. Sailfish is at the top of that list for a lot of anglers in South Florida. The sailfish is a great achievement, but there is one fish that many either write off as improbable or just a dream. That fish is the wahoo. One of the fastest fish in the ocean, it bounces around in kayak anglersâ heads with the question of could today be the day.Editorial StaffFeb 24th, 2022
Flathead catfish are considered invasive in Maryland waters, but that didnât dampen the excitement when angler Joshua Dixon hooked into a 57-pound flathead while fishing the Susquehanna River Editorial StaffFeb 23rd, 2022
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a 51-year-old fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas. A helicopter crew from Air Station Miami lifted the man to safety from a fishing boat near Bimini on Monday afternoon. (Feb. 22)Editorial StaffFeb 22nd, 2022
Do all flounder migrate offshore during the winter? I canât be certain, but I have caught them in every month of the year. Those late-winter catches may have been flounder that never left, or they might be some that returned early. But one thing is for sure, during cold weather is when I have caught my largest flounder.Editorial StaffFeb 22nd, 2022
Right now, bait size can make all the difference between stacking âem up and getting skunked. Live baits are really the best bet when things get tough, but for hard-headed anglersâlike meâwho prefer artificials, itâs important to use smaller profile baits and slow down the retrieve considerably.Editorial StaffFeb 21st, 2022
Without a doubt, Alberta, Canadaâs Bow River is a world-class trout fishery. Glacier-fed and flowing more than 350 miles from the Canadian Rockies through the foothills and prairies of Alberta, it is big and scenic by the time it reaches the 50-mile section southeast of Calgary that author Jim McLennan called âthe Blue Ribbon Bow.â It is here in this blue ribbon stretch that anglers flock to get in on some of the best brown and rainbow trout fishing in the world.
Thereâs a retro-movement taking placeâa trend toward primitive hunting gear. Slings and polespears are used in places that do not allow trigger mechanisms.
Lake Erie boasts some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the world. On this massive lake, the Eastern Basin offers a stellar habitat for bronzebacks.
Team Finster fishes top tournaments, but one of the highlights of their fishing year is an annual spring meat trip for big yellowfin tuna in the Bahamas.
The ACR Next-Gen ResQLink PLB has a new Digital Display. ACR Electronicsâ 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
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D.A. Sea, a 65 Paul Mann run by Capt. Mark Stephens, won this yearâs Chub Cay Invitational Tournament. The members-only event was held last month. D.A. Sea released four blue marlin to take home first-place honors. The Invitational is hosted by the popular Chub Cay Resort & Marina Club, located at the southern tip of the Berry Islands in the Bahamas.Editorial StaffMay 5th, 2025
Without a doubt, Alberta, Canadaâs Bow River is a world-class trout fishery. Glacier-fed and flowing more than 350 miles from the Canadian Rockies through the foothills and prairies of Alberta, it is big and scenic by the time it reaches the 50-mile section southeast of Calgary that author Jim McLennan called âthe Blue Ribbon Bow.â It is here in this blue ribbon stretch that anglers flock to get in on some of the best brown and rainbow trout fishing in the world.Editorial StaffMay 9th, 2025
Unfortunately, âleft-at-seaâ stories are not uncommon. Boats can become incapacitated; divers can get caught in a current; the possibilities are endless.Sheri DayeMay 16th, 2025
