Winter on the East Coast doesn’t mean the fishing shuts down — far from it. While temperatures drop, some of the year’s most exciting action kicks off. From striped bass pushing south to giant tautog feeding hard on offshore structure, winter is an opportunity for anglers who know where to look and how to adapt.Editorial StaffDec 9th, 2025
Suzuki Marine’s New Stealth Line™ Outboards Win 2024 Top Products Award From Boating Industry Magazine, Adding Three Popular Models Suzuki … Editorial StaffOct 31st, 2025
Brent Van Niekerk was fishing the Rio Marie, Brazil on Sept. 7, 2023, when he landed this massive 94-centimeter (37-inch) speckled peacock to set the new IGFA all-tackle length world record for the species.Editorial StaffMar 5th, 2024
The Feb. 29-March 3 Bassmaster Elite Series event at Lake Fork Texas was one for the record books. In one of the most productive tournaments ever in terms of heavy sacks from a 103-angler field, 19-year-old Illinois pro Trey McKinney weighed a four-day total of 20 bass for 130 pounds, 15 ounces. Exactly one week after his 19th birthday, McKinney became the youngest winner in Elite Series history, and it was just the second Elite Series event he’s fished.Editorial StaffMar 4th, 2024
A West Virginia teen caught a nearly 12-pound tiger trout from a Grant County reservoir on Feb. 24. Nathan Smith, 16, of Burlington, now holds a new state record for the fish, which officially pulled the scales to 11.98 pounds and measured 26.75 inches long.Editorial StaffFeb 29th, 2024
JJFISHWEEK includes the main event, the two-day Catch & Release ‘Quest for the Ring’ Championship, featuring a $1 million guaranteed purse!Editorial StaffFeb 28th, 2024
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 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.
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
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.Editorial StaffDec 8th, 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
