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
Every Monday through Thursday a Fed Ex truck pulls up to Gulf Specimen Lab in Panacea, Florida, to take away a package for shipment.Kevin McCarthyJan 1st, 2017
The answers aren’t cut-and-dry or crystal clear. Most tournament anglers I know are perfectly content competing at the club and local level for beer money. But don’t underestimate the will of those guys either. I recently competed in a Deerpoint Team Trail event with Travis Poole in which a win would have been a few hundred dollars for us to split.Randy CnotaJan 1st, 2017
Over the past 50 years, a great number of previously unknown human diseases emerged, while other well-known maladies, including cholera and tuberculosis, have seen a significant resurgence. Not surprisingly, dolphins and other marine mammals experience a similar trend. Algal-bloom bio-intoxication is one of the better-understood disease agents.Editorial StaffJan 1st, 2017
It is well-known that the double haul and the back cast are essential for fly fishing. Here are three more types of casting you can use to fly for redfish.Conway BowmanJan 1st, 2017
My father used to go to their New Year Eve party every year. And to get the story started I must state my grandmother lived and worked at the hotel.Judy HelmeyJan 1st, 2017
By Capt. Jim Kalvin: There’s been a lot of gloom and doom lately regarding the cumulative effect of creeping regulations … Editorial StaffJan 1st, 2017
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
