Armed and Dangerous: Choosing the Right Fishing Rod for Saltwater Success
The right fishing rod can be the difference between landing a trophy and losing it boatside. Longer rods help control fish from a boat, while shorter rods shine for precision casting while wading. And don’t forget backbone — that lower rod strength is what wins battles when big fish start shaking. Today’s custom saltwater rods are lighter, stronger, and built to handle tough conditions and braided line. Bottom line? There’s no “perfect” rod — just the one that fits your style... read more Feb 25th, 2026time here
Moosehead Lake: A True Gem in a State of Scenic Wonders
Moosehead Lake in Maine is a beautiful lake, spanning 74,890 acres with a maximum depth of 246 feet. It is between 35 and 40 miles long and between 2 and 10 miles wide, depending on where you are in the lake. It has a shoreline of 400 miles. It is the largest mountain lake in the eastern United States. Feb 26th, 2026Armed and Dangerous: Choosing the Right Fishing Rod for Saltwater Success
The right fishing rod can be the difference between landing a trophy and losing it boatside. Longer rods help control fish from a boat, while shorter rods shine for precision casting while wading. And don’t forget backbone — that lower rod strength is what wins battles when big fish start shaking. Today’s custom saltwater rods are lighter, stronger, and built to handle tough conditions and braided line. Bottom line? There’s no “perfect” rod — just the one that fits your style.Feb 25th, 2026Latest in Fishing & Outdoors
Tips For Maximum Utilization Of Side Imaging Technology
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. Jan 25th, 2015
How Important Are Rod And Reel Weight
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 today’s 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?Jan 23rd, 2015
Fly of the Month: Garner’s Yeyo Minnow
Winter has arrived and so begins my favorite time of year to be out chasing trout on rivers and streams. Cold nights and brisk days drop water temperatures.Jan 22nd, 2015
More Than The Catch- Cold Weather and Spotted Seatrout
Weather, especially cold weather, can have a significant impact on our fisheries here in South Carolina, and few species are as vulnerable as spotted seatrout. It’s important for anglers to be aware of how environmental factors influence species abundance, and how they, as anglers, can sometimes offset the negative effects caused by natural events.Jan 21st, 2015
Throw Them Some Meat This Winter
There’s a reason some anglers consider winter the season for fly-tying, not fishing. For me though, it’s the season I get to fish the most, while the rest of the year is spent doing more guiding and rowing. As it is, figuring out finnicky trout can be maddening. Add uncomfortable cold winter conditions to that equation, and it’s enough to send some anglers back to the tying bench.Jan 20th, 2015