We dive deep into the looming closure of the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park, not just due to environmental concerns—but structural integrity issues that could threaten the future of this legendary location. Once part of the original Sunshine Skyway Bridge, this pier has stood the test of time, storms, and thousands of anglers—but how much longer can it hold?.. read moreEditorial StaffOct 27th, 2025
We dive deep into the looming closure of the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park, not just due to environmental concerns—but structural integrity issues that could threaten the future of this legendary location. Once part of the original Sunshine Skyway Bridge, this pier has stood the test of time, storms, and thousands of anglers—but how much longer can it hold?Editorial StaffOct 27th, 2025
Suzuki Marine’s New Stealth Line™ Outboards Win 2024 Top Products Award From Boating Industry Magazine, Adding Three Popular Models Suzuki … Editorial StaffMay 21st, 2025
For many families, some part of the late fall and winter involves a trip to the south. It might be to Disney Land or Disney World, depending upon where you live. It might involve the several Gulf States trying still to recover and rebuild finances and resort travel from the BP oil blow out. Editorial StaffOct 17th, 2012
By John Montagnino Every fall on Florida fishing piers is different. Some years there’s plenty of bait around the pier, … Editorial StaffSep 27th, 2012
he concept of a bucket list is a grand idea even at a young age. With just a bit of self-reflection and a piece of paper, some of your most amazing Imaginings can start to take shape. Just the thought of all those far off lands send my brain swimming with silvery tarpon, majestic leaping sailfish, grand marlin within sight of land, or even monster redfish in the shadows of America’s space program.Editorial StaffSep 27th, 2012
The Islands of the Bahamas are a paradise! The time to go is when an event is happening and with a shallow-draft boat to enjoy all the gorgeous islands.
Fly anglers are as attracted to their flies as fish are, and in some cases, can be even more attracted to them than the fish. There are a wide variety of flies available for anglers, and selecting from the array can be complicated. There are different colors, sizes, and materials. There are weighted flies and unweighted flies. So, what are the best flies? The simple answer is: it depends.
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
Magic Touch earned top honors with a 459-pound blue landed on the last day of fishing, backed by a 344-pound blue from Day Two. The combined team from Texas and Florida is taking home $2,440,850 for those fish, including first and fourth places and multiple daily jackpot prizes.Editorial StaffOct 27th, 2025
Snowbird Creek, and its main tributary Big Snowbird Creek, are places fly anglers could spend days exploring and still leave water untouched. On its top end, Big Snowbird is one of the largest remaining flows populated with native southern Appalachian brook trout. On its lower end, near its mouth at Lake Santeetlah, Snowbird plays host to an annual migration of lake-run rainbows that reach lengths well in excess of 20 inches.Nick CarterOct 23rd, 2025
If all goes well, it will be a fun day, and they will always remember their first fish with pride. Photograph it; celebrate it; enjoy it. Check out some great tips here!Sheri DayeOct 15th, 2025