The Fishing World lost one of its heroes as Flip Pallot passed away on August 26th, 2025. Flip inspired generations of anglers to pursue excellence and cherish the wonders and beauty of nature. His TV show “Walkers Cay Chronicles” helped introduce the world to sportfishing. Author, inventor, spokesperson and industry consultant, Flip was truly a Renaissance Man. Throughout his storied career Flip remained humble and approachable, making each of us feel appreciated and worthy. He was truly a down-to-earth celebrity. Volumes could be written about his influence on the Outdoor Industry and the Iconic brands that his influence helped to create/develop. His broad smile and warm handshake will be missed, but his legend will live on.Editorial StaffAug 28th, 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
The castaways gathered palm fronds from the 31-acre island, arranged them to spell out “HELP” on the beach, and waited, according to a Coast Guard statement.Editorial StaffApr 11th, 2024
The 2024 Louisiana private recreational red snapper season opens Monday, April 15, in both state and federal waters off Louisiana. The season will run seven days a week with a daily bag limit of four fish per person at a 16-inch total minimum length limit.Editorial StaffApr 11th, 2024
We’re still not completely convinced this Walmart press release isn’t an April Fool’s prank. Apparently, Walmart stores in Alabama now deliver live bait to anglers at the dock.
Is it a joke? You be the judge:Editorial StaffApr 10th, 2024
Cicadas are some of the most prevalent, yet overlooked, insect hatches for anglers. In the eyes of fish, these big droning bugs are like a bacon double cheeseburger slapped down in the middle of a tray of finger sandwiches.Editorial StaffApr 10th, 2024
Anglers across the state are seeing more and more blue catfish, an invasive species that only reached Maryland waters in the 1990s.Editorial StaffApr 10th, 2024
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.
Without a doubt, Alberta, Canada’s Bow River is a world-class trout fishery. Glacier-fed and flowing more than 350 miles from the Canadian Rockies through the foothills and prairies of Alberta, it is big and scenic by the time it reaches the 50-mile section southeast of Calgary that author Jim McLennan called “the Blue Ribbon Bow.” It is here in this blue ribbon stretch that anglers flock to get in on some of the best brown and rainbow trout fishing in the world.
There’s a retro-movement taking place—a trend toward primitive hunting gear. Slings and polespears are used in places that do not allow trigger mechanisms.
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
Without question, the 22nd Annual Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament was a resounding success. Despite a near-miss from a major hurricane and a delayed start, the 39 teams competing put on an absolute angling showcase.Editorial StaffAug 26th, 2025
August in the Upper Keys is full of options. One could find fast action on the reefs or dolphin offshore; Capt. Greg Poland prefers the shallow stuff. Editorial StaffAug 15th, 2025
It started as just an idea for a family vacation, and it turned into a new passion for the sport of spearfishing and freediving.Editorial StaffAug 18th, 2025
