I hope you don’t have the blues. But if you are a trout angler, I do hope you have some blue flies in your boxes. You will be hard pressed to see any blue trout flies in the bins of your local fly shop or in many fly pattern books. This is understandable since so many trout anglers are strict “match the hatch” believers and trout do not feed on any blue prey items. Despite this, blue flies are very effective. Here are a few you should consider.Editorial StaffJul 28th, 2025
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Gary Pope tied the record for the biggest bass ever caught in the Phoenix Boats Bass Fishing League with a massive fish from Santee Cooper that he reeled in on Saturday. This giant contributed to a four-fish total of 25-10, which, astonishingly, placed him in seventh. However, it earned him extra cash as the Berkley Fishing Big Bass. Congratulations on an incredible catch, Gary!Editorial StaffFeb 28th, 2025
Spending hours on a frozen lake isn’t easy, however with several of these tips from Tim Moore, you may find things going much smoother.Editorial StaffFeb 27th, 2025
Getting started in saltwater fly fishing can seem like an overwhelming task, but it is really uncomplicated. First, purchase the right rod and reel.Conway BowmanFeb 25th, 2025
The iconic ocean liner SS United States is on its way to the Florida Panhandle, where it will be transformed into the world's largest artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Okaloosa County.Editorial StaffFeb 21st, 2025
Though a nonroutine part of their duties, state fish and wildlife agencies often have the specialized equipment and training needed to provide emergency help needed by their neighbors when disasters strike. Editorial StaffFeb 20th, 2025
Redfish and black drum are thick in the Louisiana marshes all year, but the season for the monsters runs from September to January, when big fish move from offshore into the marsh following migrating baitfish. When the baitfish show up inshore, the big fish won’t be far behind.Editorial StaffFeb 19th, 2025
Fly anglers are as attracted to their flies as fish are, and in some cases, can be even more attracted to them than the fish. There are a wide variety of flies available for anglers, and selecting from the array can be complicated. There are different colors, sizes, and materials. There are weighted flies and unweighted flies. So, what are the best flies? The simple answer is: it depends.
Without a doubt, Alberta, Canada’s 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 “the Blue Ribbon Bow.” 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.
There’s a retro-movement taking place—a trend toward primitive hunting gear. Slings and polespears are used in places that do not allow trigger mechanisms.
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 University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum proudly returned to Islamorada, Florida June 19th through the 21st for a Fan Fest and Celebrity Fishing Tournament.Editorial StaffJun 27th, 2025
Alaska saltwater fishing is not for the weak of arm or back. Halibut get big in Alaska; fish reaching weights of 400 pounds, and lengths of 9 feet long.Editorial StaffJun 13th, 2025
