Sail On…

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 more Editorial Staff Nov 6th, 2026
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Nature’s Little Trick: The Camouflaged Juvenile Atlantic Spadefish

Discover the clever camouflage of juvenile Atlantic spadefish, which mimic floating leaves and marsh debris to hide from predators in coastal waters.Nov 9th, 2026

Sail On…

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.Nov 6th, 2026

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Costa Sunglasses® Partners with Bureo

The brand is partnering with Bureo, the pioneer in recycled fishnet products, to turn discarded fishing nets into quality sunglass frames. Identified as the most harmful form of ocean plastic, discarded fishing nets and gear account for ten percent of ocean plastic pollution, which grows by an estimated 640,000 tons every year.May 24th, 2018
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Fly of the Month

Inspired by the traditional Clouser and Henry Cowen’s Something Else, Michael Bowen has had recent success on a slightly tweaked variation. On recent trips to a nearby reservoir, he noticed the fatter blueback herring seen during the day and on dock lights.May 24th, 2018

Responsible Angling Tips To Minimize Environmental Impact

With more than 1,300 miles of coastline and more than 100 million visitors each year, Florida’s coastal ecosystems and their resident species are under tremendous pressure from human impact.May 24th, 2018

Tips For Safe Angling

Whether from shore, canoe or yacht, there are basic safety tips every angler should follow. A few moments of preparation could save your life.May 22nd, 2018

Good Students Are Better Anglers

Get a notebook; this could be the back half of the fishing log book you started, and start using it when you read articles in magazine, books or online subscriptions.May 18th, 2018

Maryland Reducing Minimum Size Limit On Rockfish

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is moving forward with emergency regulations that will reduce the minimum size limit of striped bass for charter boat and recreational anglers in the summer and fall fishery in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries from 20 to 19 inches.May 17th, 2018

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Bucket List: Central Costa Rica and Pacific Sailfish

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!

Fly Fishing in Shallow Waters Can Equal Big Rewards

Despite technological advances that allow for fly fishing successes in deep water, shallow water sight fishing is my favorite...

Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel

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.

Fly Fishing the Seychelles

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...

Bucket List: Fly Fishing Edinburgh, Scotland

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 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.

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Record-Breaking Blue Marlin Earns $5.6 Million at Bisbee’s Black & Blue

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.Oct 26th, 2026

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Easy Belizey

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.Oct 28th, 2026

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Spearfishing Bluewater Hunting

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.Jul 7th, 2026

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Sarasota Police Officer Leaps into Action to Stop Unmanned Boat in Dramatic Rescue

The unmanned boat was cruising in circles up to 40 mph off the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.May 1st, 2025