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Honoring the Life of Ben Martin

Today we remember and honor Ben Martin, Editor in Chief of Coastal Angler Magazine. His passion, leadership, and love for the outdoor community touched so many. He will be deeply missed. Rest easy, Ben.May 8th, 2026

Read The May Issue!

Read the latest issue in your area!May 1st, 2026

The Dometic DG3 Gyro Sets New Standard in Marine Stabilization

Exploring the Dometic DG3 Gyro: A Comprehensive Overview The Dometic DG3 Gyro is a cutting-edge device that has gained traction … Apr 1st, 2026

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The Northward Creep: Why Florida’s Crocodiles Are on the Move

This reptile—long thought to be confined to South Florida’s brackish waterways—is pushing further north than ever before.Oct 17th, 2025

Seminole Jr Angler Alumni Wins Big!

Fresh off of winning the College Bracket Championship team partners Bryce DiMauro and Tripp Berlinsky fished against each other for a chance to compete in the Bassmaster Classic in 2026. Tripp edged out Bryce by about 1.5 pounds for the win punching his ticket for next years’ event. The pair also were the Collegiate Team of the year for 2025.Oct 14th, 2025

Dometic’s New CSX Series “Coldmachine” Wins an NMMA Innovation Award at 2025 IBEX Show

At an awards ceremony during the 2025 IBEX show’s opening industry breakfast, the Dometic CSX Series was named the winner in the Mechanical Systems CategoryOct 13th, 2025

The Heart of the Mullet Run

Fish will go on and do what they’ve always done, and what that means is that the mullet are running on Florida’s east coast.Oct 13th, 2025

Kayaking Canal Lights

Green lights are better for watching the fish swim rather than catching them. I have heard a few theories with the most popular being the fish can see the lures better with the light coming from the bottom. With that thought, I tried a new technique that worked great for us, and I think it can help you catch a few more too!Oct 9th, 2025

IBEX Announces Winners of the 2025 Innovation Awards

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced today the winners of the 2025 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI). The judges selected 12 Innovation Award winners and four honorable mentions from a record 112 entries submitted by exhibiting marine industry companies.Oct 7th, 2025

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