Each spring, anglers are greeted with big winds, big tides and small baitfish. There is no time when the size of your lure is more important than the spring season. With the abundance of small baitfish in the water, it can be difficult to get the attention of your target species, especially when you are fishing with artificial lures.Editorial StaffMay 15th, 2025
It is no secret that a small profile, tight wobbling crankbait is one of the best choices for consistently catching fish in the winter. Brandon LesterJan 28th, 2015
Before moving down to the Gulf of Mexico, Shawn Cox, of Pearl River, La., spent 17 years living in Alaska and enjoying the excellent hunting and fishing. While halibut fishing a few years ago with his wife and a buddy in Prince William Sound, near southern Alaskaâs Valdez, Cox hooked into this monster.Editorial StaffJan 27th, 2015
Youâve spent a lot of money on your gear and your boat, not to mention the time and money it took to put this trip together. Youâve taken the time to research, read articles, books, even buy DVDs. And hereâs the deal, if you donât plan your approach, it all goes out the window.Editorial StaffJan 27th, 2015
These days I canât think of any topic I get more questions about than Alabama rigs. In case anyone is still not familiar with A-rigs, they are devices that allow an angler to throw multiple lures with a single cast.Editorial StaffJan 26th, 2015
In a recent article appearing in Coastal Angler/The Angler magazines, we explored tips on Side Imaging and how it helps identify which side of the boat bait and fish might be on. While this is self-evident, there are always those that are skeptical. Even anglers who have purchased the technology rarely employ it like they could or should. Editorial StaffJan 25th, 2015
My old red reel and glass rod that I started out bass fishing with nearly 40 years ago were not exactly light, nor were they as sensitive as todayâs precision-made reels and rods. I did catch a lot of bass with that rod fishing after school in nearby farm ponds. Fast-forward to present, and today there are stock rods available at your local independent tackle shop that weigh mere ounces in total compared to my first rig. But how important is shaving all that weight?Editorial StaffJan 23rd, 2015
Without a doubt, Alberta, Canadaâs Bow River is a world-class trout fishery. Glacier-fed and flowing more than 350 miles from the Canadian Rockies through the foothills and prairies of Alberta, it is big and scenic by the time it reaches the 50-mile section southeast of Calgary that author Jim McLennan called âthe Blue Ribbon Bow.â It is here in this blue ribbon stretch that anglers flock to get in on some of the best brown and rainbow trout fishing in the world.
Thereâs a retro-movement taking placeâa trend toward primitive hunting gear. Slings and polespears are used in places that do not allow trigger mechanisms.
Lake Erie boasts some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the world. On this massive lake, the Eastern Basin offers a stellar habitat for bronzebacks.
Team Finster fishes top tournaments, but one of the highlights of their fishing year is an annual spring meat trip for big yellowfin tuna in the Bahamas.
The ACR Next-Gen ResQLink PLB has a new Digital Display. ACR Electronicsâ 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
D.A. Sea, a 65 Paul Mann run by Capt. Mark Stephens, won this yearâs Chub Cay Invitational Tournament. The members-only event was held last month. D.A. Sea released four blue marlin to take home first-place honors. The Invitational is hosted by the popular Chub Cay Resort & Marina Club, located at the southern tip of the Berry Islands in the Bahamas.Editorial StaffMay 5th, 2025
Without a doubt, Alberta, Canadaâs Bow River is a world-class trout fishery. Glacier-fed and flowing more than 350 miles from the Canadian Rockies through the foothills and prairies of Alberta, it is big and scenic by the time it reaches the 50-mile section southeast of Calgary that author Jim McLennan called âthe Blue Ribbon Bow.â It is here in this blue ribbon stretch that anglers flock to get in on some of the best brown and rainbow trout fishing in the world.Editorial StaffMay 9th, 2025
Thereâs a retro-movement taking placeâa trend toward primitive hunting gear. Slings and polespears are used in places that do not allow trigger mechanisms.Sheri DayeApr 3rd, 2025
