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Oyster Reefs: The Unsung Heroes of Alabama’s Coastal Fisheries
Along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, oyster reefs are more than just shell piles under the surface — they are living structures that keep our bays and estuaries thriving. From Mobile Bay to the waters off Dauphin Island, these reefs quietly support some of the most productive and beloved fisheries in the state.Oct 30th, 2025
A Tuna Tale
The excitement grew with every minute… it became a chess match of correct engine management, boat position, and skill on the rod and reel to try and defeat the large tuna we had on the end of the line. We wanted to do everything as perfectly as possible to give ourselves every chance we could of landing this fish.Oct 29th, 2025
Suzuki Marine USA Wins Inaugural Epic Award At 2025 IBEX
Suzuki Marine USA was honored with a 2025 EPIC Award from the editors of Soundings Trade Only magazine, the leading business journal covering the recreational boating industry. This award — created to honor Exceptional, Purposeful, Innovative, Compassionate companies — was presented during the 2025 International Boatbuilders Exposition & Conference (IBEX) that concluded yesterday in Tampa, Florida.Oct 28th, 2025
Whiting… It’s What’s for Dinner
Whiting are relatively small, opportunistic bottom feeders, and using light tackle helps detect the slightest bite. In the spring, whiting migrate north along the Florida Gulf Coast only to make the return trip migrating south in the fall. The fall fishing can be fast and furious as large schools migrate south.Oct 24th, 2025
Bull Shark Caught In SunWest Park Lake, Hudson, FL
About a month ago Michael Guy saw someone post a video of two sharks eating a dead mullet in the shallows of a lake at SunWest park. Since then he has made it a mission to go and catch one. And he did!Oct 20th, 2025
How the tides REALLY work
Explore the science behind the tides, what creates earth's tidal bulges, and why the tides are bigger in some places than others. Oct 20th, 2025The 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.Cruising the Abacos – An Adventure in Paradise
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.It’s An Addiction: The Summer Surf
The Texas summer surf can spoil a newcomer in a heartbeat and it's what the seasoned surf angler typically awaits each year.Fish Food and Flies
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.Spring Striped Bass Run the Hudson River
New York’s Hudson River could hardly be considered pristine on its lower end. That doesn’t seem to bother the striped bass.
Tips to Keep Your Angling Gear Secure
Angling continues to be a very popular past time in the USA, with at least 49 million Americans angling at …
Freshwater or Saltwater Fishing? Do Both!
Why choose between Saltwater and Freshwater? Over the years, freshwater anglers have asked me what kind of gear they need …
Popticals Pop-Out Sunglasses
On the boat or streamside at a campsite, the gritty dampness of the outdoors combined with poor packing and storage options can wreak havoc on expensive, high-quality lenses.
Raymarine Quantum 2
Quantum 2, with Doppler target identification, is designed for integration with Raymarine’s award-winning Axiom multifunction displays to enhance boaters’ situational awareness by intelligently identifying moving and static targets at both long and short ranges.
Stormproof Sweetfire
A blazing fire is integral to the camping experience, and in emergency situations the light and heat of a good fire can save your life. The problem is, emergency situations that require a fire usually come with the same conditions that make lighting a fire difficult.
Primo Oval JR 200 Ceramic Grill
Are you ready to ramp up your outdoor cooking with a grill that will grill, bake, roast or smoke …45th Annual Bisbee’s Black and Blue Exceeds $7.4 Million, Top Three Teams All Win $1.5 Million-Plus in Prize Money
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.Oct 27th, 2025Graham County’s Snowbird Creek Has It All
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.Oct 23rd, 2025Under the Sea – Mentoring Young Guns
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!Oct 15th, 2025Sarasota 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
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