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
Along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, oyster reefs are more than just shell piles under the surface — they are living structures that keep our bays and estuaries thriving. From Mobile Bay to the waters off Dauphin Island, these reefs quietly support some of the most productive and beloved fisheries in the state.Editorial StaffOct 30th, 2025
The excitement grew with every minute… it became a chess match of correct engine management, boat position, and skill on the rod and reel to try and defeat the large tuna we had on the end of the line. We wanted to do everything as perfectly as possible to give ourselves every chance we could of landing this fish.Editorial StaffOct 29th, 2025
Suzuki Marine USA was honored with a 2025 EPIC Award from the editors of Soundings Trade Only magazine, the leading business journal covering the recreational boating industry. This award — created to honor Exceptional, Purposeful, Innovative, Compassionate companies — was presented during the 2025 International Boatbuilders Exposition & Conference (IBEX) that concluded yesterday in Tampa, Florida.Editorial StaffOct 28th, 2025
We dive deep into the looming closure of the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park, not just due to environmental concerns—but structural integrity issues that could threaten the future of this legendary location. Once part of the original Sunshine Skyway Bridge, this pier has stood the test of time, storms, and thousands of anglers—but how much longer can it hold?Editorial StaffOct 27th, 2025
Whiting are relatively small, opportunistic bottom feeders, and using light tackle helps detect the slightest bite. In the spring, whiting migrate north along the Florida Gulf Coast only to make the return trip migrating south in the fall. The fall fishing can be fast and furious as large schools migrate south.Chris BeardsleyOct 24th, 2025
About a month ago Michael Guy saw someone post a video of two sharks eating a dead mullet in the shallows of a lake at SunWest park. Since then he has made it a mission to go and catch one. And he did!Editorial StaffOct 20th, 2025
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
