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
Suzuki Marine’s New Stealth Line™ Outboards Win 2024 Top Products Award From Boating Industry Magazine, Adding Three Popular Models Suzuki … Editorial StaffMay 21st, 2025
Bass fishing has evolved tremendously in the past several years. Will 8 to 10 foot long rods become the norm in everyone’s boat?Brandon LesterFeb 1st, 2017
A small sign on the corner of my attorney’s desk warns his clients to “Assume Nothing.” That caveat is just as valid on the water as it is in the practice of law.Mark SosinFeb 1st, 2017
The drum fish sometimes has a dark blue color to it and is therefore sometimes called a blue drum, although the more widely known name is the black drum.Kevin McCarthyFeb 1st, 2017
Drone footage shows sharks approaching surfers and paddle boarders near the Fort Pierce Inlet in Fort Pierce, Florida. At one point a big shark nearly attacks a smaller shark right next to a surfer.Editorial StaffJan 23rd, 2017
By Jeff Anderson: Fishing the colder months of winter certainly has advantages. Most noticeable is the lack of crowds. This … Editorial StaffJan 19th, 2017
In late November, scientists with the Mote Marine Laboratory released 320-hatchery reared snook into a Sarasota Creek as part of … Editorial StaffJan 19th, 2017
The Islands of the Bahamas are a paradise! The time to go is when an event is happening and with a shallow-draft boat to enjoy all the gorgeous islands.
Fly anglers are as attracted to their flies as fish are, and in some cases, can be even more attracted to them than the fish. There are a wide variety of flies available for anglers, and selecting from the array can be complicated. There are different colors, sizes, and materials. There are weighted flies and unweighted flies. So, what are the best flies? The simple answer is: it depends.
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
Magic Touch earned top honors with a 459-pound blue landed on the last day of fishing, backed by a 344-pound blue from Day Two. The combined team from Texas and Florida is taking home $2,440,850 for those fish, including first and fourth places and multiple daily jackpot prizes.Editorial StaffOct 27th, 2025
Snowbird Creek, and its main tributary Big Snowbird Creek, are places fly anglers could spend days exploring and still leave water untouched. On its top end, Big Snowbird is one of the largest remaining flows populated with native southern Appalachian brook trout. On its lower end, near its mouth at Lake Santeetlah, Snowbird plays host to an annual migration of lake-run rainbows that reach lengths well in excess of 20 inches.Nick CarterOct 23rd, 2025
If all goes well, it will be a fun day, and they will always remember their first fish with pride. Photograph it; celebrate it; enjoy it. Check out some great tips here!Sheri DayeOct 15th, 2025
