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Costa Rica’s West Coast: World-Class Sailfish & Marlin Action

Costa Rica’s Pacific coast is calling! From acrobatic Pacific sailfish to monster blue marlin, the offshore action out of Los Sueños Marina is nothing short of world-class. Calm seas, multiple hookups, and the chance at a 700+ lb marlin make every trip unforgettable. Top it off with fresh dorado at Marina Village and a sunset over Herradura Bay—doesn’t get much better than that. Who’s ready to fish Costa Rica? 🌊🔥Feb 24th, 2026

Read The February Issue!

Read the latest issue in your area!Feb 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 … Jan 1st, 2026

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18-Foot Vessel “Skippin Sue” Deployed to Enhance Artificial Reef Near Destin-Fort Walton Beach

The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Natural Resources Team, in partnership with Coleen Marine, successfully deployed the 118-foot offshore utility supply vessel SKIPPIN SUE on Monday. The vessel now rests approximately 8 nautical miles south of Destin-Fort Walton Beach, at a depth ranging from 51 to 77 feet from bow to stern.Jun 5th, 2025

Mouse It’s What’s For Dinner

For those looking to take fly fishing for trout to a whole new level, consider mousing. Mousing refers to fishing for trout with large topwater patterns meant to mimic small rodents. It is a tactic best utilized at night, when nocturnal rodents forage.Jun 4th, 2025

Classic Surf Pompano Rigs

I prefer pompano rigs with two hooks and a 1- to 3-ounce pyramid sinker as the anchor. Pyramid sinkers dig deeper into the sand than bell or barrel types and should be just heavy enough to prevent your rig from walking back to shore. Keep a few different weights at your disposal and adjust accordingly.Jun 3rd, 2025

May Brings a Surge of Trophy Snakehead Catches Across the Chesapeake

 May was a big month for big Chesapeake Channa (northern snakehead) catches. Anglers submitted over 60 trophy-sized Channa—measuring 30 inches or longer—for FishMaryland invasive species awards.Jun 2nd, 2025

Mota’s Record-Breaking Blue Peacock

On August 15, 2024, Murilo Soares Mota made history while fishing in Brazil’s Tres Marias Lake, landing a stunning 24.803 inch blue peacock bass. With this impressive catch, Mota set the IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record for the species. The record-setting fish struck while Mota was casting a lure, and after a successful fight, he measured it using an official IGFA Measuring Device before safely releasing it back into the water.May 30th, 2025

Topwater Madness

In bodies of water lacking a lot of structure, using topwater baits like small poppers that mimic small baitfish can be a very successful tactic. May 29th, 2025

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