Today we remember and honor Ben Martin, Editor in Chief of Coastal Angler Magazine. His passion, leadership, and love for the outdoor community touched so many. He will be deeply missed. Rest easy, Ben.Editorial StaffMay 8th, 2026
Exploring the Dometic DG3 Gyro: A Comprehensive Overview The Dometic DG3 Gyro is a cutting-edge device that has gained traction … Editorial StaffApr 1st, 2026
Wade fishing in the winter is an effective method to target speckled trout and redfish that return to the flats during warming trends between cold fronts. Editorial StaffJan 11th, 2014
My dad and I were outside before day break the next morning, and we could hear the turkeys talking to each other in the trees across a large, green wheat field. We slid in between two rows of round hay bales and used our Alpen optics to keep an eye out for the birds.Editorial StaffJan 6th, 2014
Rattlin Rouge, Husky Jerk, Bomber, Pointer the list is endless, hard plastic jerkbaits. For year hard jerkbaits have been catching fish, probably starting before many of us reading this were born! While jerkbaits catch fish year round, in my experience they really shine in the winter and very early spring months. Editorial StaffJan 6th, 2014
Even on a perfect weather day, with fish biting every time you put a hook out, it can happen. "IT," are those accidents, questions, or behaviors that make you go nuts. I have always called it "Getting Your Goat." Editorial StaffJan 3rd, 2014
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
Plane Simple, a 77 Spencer run by Capt. Jimmy Werling, earned top team honors in the 2026 Shootout Production vs. Custom, which just concluded at the Abaco Beach Resort in the Bahamas.Editorial StaffMay 7th, 2026
Time to accept a new concept, bucket list trips that are completely kid friendly and have all the bucket needs associated with the once in a life time experience. Now, add the twist of letting the kids dream up the place, with one limitation, of course, fish!Editorial StaffMar 27th, 2026
Cold water shock is the real killer in winter boating accidents, not hypothermia. The initial gasp reflex can overwhelm you in seconds, leading to rapid drowning if you’re unprepared. Learn how to control your breathing, use the HELP position, and apply survival techniques like the carpet formation to conserve heat, save energy, and dramatically increase your chances of survival in cold water emergencies.Editorial StaffJan 12th, 2026
