Experience the thrill of fall sailfish action off Florida’s east coast as Will Schmidt shares an unforgettable trip filled with explosive strikes, acrobatic fights, and a first-time billfish catch... read moreEditorial StaffNov 6th, 2026
Discover the clever camouflage of juvenile Atlantic spadefish, which mimic floating leaves and marsh debris to hide from predators in coastal waters.Editorial StaffNov 9th, 2026
Experience the thrill of fall sailfish action off Florida’s east coast as Will Schmidt shares an unforgettable trip filled with explosive strikes, acrobatic fights, and a first-time billfish catch.Editorial StaffNov 6th, 2026
FWC instituted a new season structure for 2018. ...the greater amberjack season in Florida state waters of the Gulf is closed through June and July. It will reopen Aug. 1 and remain open through Oct. 31.Editorial StaffJun 8th, 2018
DeGennaro uses 80-pound-test, high-visibility Dacron for backing, 300 feet of 40-pound Monel wire, and 30 feet of 60-pound test High Seas Quattro monofilament. He attaches the spoon with a Rosco #56, 150-pound Duo-Lock Snap. Editorial StaffJun 7th, 2018
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission called it the “grandaddy of all catfish” on its Facebook page. It’s an apt description for a blue cat that outweighs the existing Florida state record by more than 50 pounds. Running his trotlines on the Panhandle’s Choctawhatchee River in April, Joel Singletary must have known he was in for a workout when he pulled up on the 120-pound behemoth.Editorial StaffJun 7th, 2018
Ten years ago, a new publishing concept was born. At that time, the idea that a magazine could somehow become a franchise offering was so unique that at first it was difficult to explain. How could a fishing magazine have more than one edition each month? Editorial StaffJun 7th, 2018
Inshore fish make hourly shifts. They change depth, move with the tide and follow forage into small tertiary locations far away from the main bays. On a daily basis, fish move their position according to temperature changes, light intensity, wind direction and velocity, as well as their need to feed. Editorial StaffJun 7th, 2018
South Carolina legislators enacted new regulations in May for striped bass in the Santee River system. The changes extend the period in which striped bass may be caught and implement a slot limit for keeper fish. Editorial StaffJun 7th, 2018
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
A 491-pound blue marlin earned a record-breaking $5.6 million payout at the 2026 Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournament, setting a new mark in the event’s 46-year history.Editorial StaffOct 26th, 2026
Discover why southern Belize is a bucket-list destination for adventurous families, offering world-class inshore fishing, jungle exploration, and unforgettable experiences for anglers of all ages.Editorial StaffOct 28th, 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