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Trophy Bream Caught in Irwin County, GA

Whitehurst was casting a red-and-black glitter worm in hopes of hooking a bass when something unexpected grabbed the bait. The fish felt so heavy and fought so strangely that he initially thought he had hooked a turtle. But when the catch finally came into view, it wasn’t a turtle—or even a bass. It was an enormous bream!Jul 13th, 2026

Read The July Issue!

Read the latest issue in your area!Jul 1st, 2026

The Dometic DG3 Gyro Sets New Standard in Marine Stabilization

Exploring the Dometic DG3 Gyro: A Comprehensive Overview The Dometic DG3 Gyro is a cutting-edge device that has gained traction … Apr 1st, 2026

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Kayak Corner: Choose The Right Paddle and PFD

Choosing the right paddle and PFD can be a hard decision, especially for the new kayaker. When faced with the plethora of available options there are some details that should not be overlooked when purchasing these items. Mar 10th, 2014

Spring Transition

As much as we all want to get out of the house and hit the water, catching fish in the spring transition is much easier said than done.Mar 10th, 2014

The Casting Corner: Casting in Tight Places

I was asked to give some thoughts on casting in tight places. So I took it on as a project and went fishing in North Georgia. I put myself in places on the streams that offer no chance of a back cast, and very little space to move the rod.Mar 9th, 2014

Sargassum, a most valuable weed

We see it most every time we go out on the water, and unless we’re trolling for wahoo or dolphinfish, we probably just take Sargassum weed for granted and don’t give it a second thought.Mar 1st, 2014

STAYING WARM AND DRY DURING A WET SPRING

Early spring freshwater fishing around most parts—and the parts where I live—is often cold, wet, misty, rainy, even sleety.Mar 1st, 2014
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Sight Fishing the Islands

If you are fortunate enough to be breathing March air on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi then you need to maximize the days.Feb 27th, 2014

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Bucket List: Central Costa Rica and Pacific Sailfish

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Fly Fishing in Shallow Waters Can Equal Big Rewards

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Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel

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Fly Fishing the Seychelles

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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 Heart of the Mullet Run

Fish will go on and do what they’ve always done, and what that means is that the mullet are running on Florida’s east coast.

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Fleur de Lis Wins the 2026 Florida Panhandle Billfish Series

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.Jul 6th, 2026

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Enter To Win!

Your choice of a Leader Eater Combo Kit or A Shark Guard by Fishtek Marine!Jun 24th, 2026

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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!May 12th, 2026

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