Costa Rica’s West Coast: World-Class Sailfish & Marlin Action

Costa Rica’s Pacific coast is calling! From acrobatic Pacific sailfish to monster blue marlin, the offshore action out of Los Sueños Marina is nothing short of world-class. Calm seas, multiple hookups, and the chance at a 700+ lb marlin make every trip unforgettable. Top it off with fresh dorado at Marina Village and a sunset over Herradura Bay—doesn’t get much better than that. Who’s ready to fish Costa Rica? 🌊🔥.. read more Editorial Staff Feb 24th, 2026
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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.Feb 25th, 2026

Costa Rica’s West Coast: World-Class Sailfish & Marlin Action

Costa Rica’s Pacific coast is calling! From acrobatic Pacific sailfish to monster blue marlin, the offshore action out of Los Sueños Marina is nothing short of world-class. Calm seas, multiple hookups, and the chance at a 700+ lb marlin make every trip unforgettable. Top it off with fresh dorado at Marina Village and a sunset over Herradura Bay—doesn’t get much better than that. Who’s ready to fish Costa Rica? 🌊🔥Feb 24th, 2026

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Deer Hunting of a Different Sort

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Making Sense of Saltwater Fly Reels

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Preparing for Grouper Season

I know it’s the middle of winter, the water is cold, and you may have even winterized your boat. However, now is the time to prepare your tackle and rigs for the opening of grouper season.Feb 9th, 2014

Fly of the Month: Dragnet

A long, articulated fly perfect for searching a variety of waters for big predators, particulary musky. Tie onto a sinking line to dredge the bottoms of deep holes or dress with floatant and using a floating line to move surface water and draw vicious topwater strikes!Feb 2nd, 2014

Sharks and Empty Trophic Levels

We all know nature hates a vacuum, and she’s almost as picky about trophic levels in ecosystems. Which brings up an interesting situation in the Gulf of Mexico. During the late nineteen eighties and nineties, the commercial shark fishery hit the Gulf shark stocks pretty hard. Feb 1st, 2014

Match the Hatch

We hear it all the time in coastal fishing circles: Match the Hatch. Just what is it, and how close does one have to match to be effective at tricking speckled trout and redfish. Jan 30th, 2014

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