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Bass Fishing the Spring Herring Spawn

No one seems to know exactly where they came from, but blueback herring have changed the face of bass and striper fishing over the last decades in reservoirs that have them.Apr 27th, 2026

Read The April Issue!

Read the latest issue in your area!Apr 2nd, 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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The Best Week of Fishing Ever

We’ve all heard the old-timers talk of how good it was “back in the day.” Well, here’s proof from the coast of North Carolina.Apr 22nd, 2024
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Big Pine Key – The Quieter Side of the Florida Keys

Big Pine Key and the Lower Keys, situated where the island chain takes its westward swing past Marathon, are promoted for those who enjoy peace and quiet.Apr 22nd, 2024

Queen Trigger is a Georgia Record

Georgia created a new state record category after angler Ryan R. Simmons caught this 7-pound, 0.58-ounce queen triggerfish on April 7. The fish is a new species in the Georgia Saltwater Game Fish Program and no prior record existed.Apr 19th, 2024

15-Year-Old Lands 101-Pound Blue Cat

A 101-pound blue catfish caught by a 15-year-old girl on April 7 is the heaviest blue cat on record for Ohio. The jury is still out on whether it will be certified as a new state record. It was caught on a jugline, and there is no jugline category for Ohio state records.Apr 16th, 2024

April Calls for Tan, Cream and Yellow Dry Flies

April is prime-time for topwater trouting across north Georgia. It’s the height of seasonal hatches for light cahill mayflies and tan caddisflies, and the start of our yellow stonefly hatches, too.Apr 15th, 2024

Monkeyface Prickleback: It’s a World Record!

Ever heard of a monkeyface prickleback? Apr 12th, 2024

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Fly Fishing in Shallow Waters Can Equal Big Rewards

Despite technological advances that allow for fly fishing successes in deep water, shallow water sight fishing is my favorite...

Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel

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.

Fly Fishing the Seychelles

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...

Bucket List: Fly Fishing Edinburgh, Scotland

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.

What Happens When the Lights Go Out

Even if the fish don’t bite in the darkness, you still need to be there very early to catch as much of that early bite as possible.

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Inaugural Bisbee’s Costa Rica Offshore Tops $2.155 Million, Pura Vida Earns Top Boat Honors

It’s no coincidence that the Costa Rican national motto is pura vida—pure life. The gregarious people and the country’s abundant … Apr 21st, 2026

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Cotton Tree Lodge, Belize

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!Mar 27th, 2026

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Surviving Cold Water Shock

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.Jan 12th, 2026

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Sarasota Police Officer Leaps into Action to Stop Unmanned Boat in Dramatic Rescue

The unmanned boat was cruising in circles up to 40 mph off the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.May 1st, 2025