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Somethin’ Different Contributed by Alpharetta Outfitters
On the Fly: Spring means spawning baitfish in inland and coastal waters across the country. You can bet predatory species will be chowing down on the bounty. Here’s an awesome baitfish pattern, the Somethin’ Different, dreamed up by our friends at Alpharetta Outfitters in Georgia. It’s a beefed-up variation of classic patterns designed to better mimic baitfish with wide profiles. Feb 28th, 2023
The Largest Blue Marlin Ever Landed
Here’s the story of a 1,805-pound blue marlin caught out of Oahu, Hawaii in 1970. The record has stood for more than 50 years, and it’s one of those marks that will likely never be broken.Feb 27th, 2023
Huge Ice Fishing Tourney Awards 13-Year-Old A New Truck
A 13-year-old kid is now the owner of a brand-new Ford F-150 after winning one of the world’s largest ice fishing tournaments on Jan. 28.Feb 24th, 2023
The Uni Knot – Best All-Around Knot for Mono and Fluorocarbon
If there’s one knot to learn, it’s the Uni. Remarkably quick and easy to tie, the Uni creates a snug connection and can be used for everything from securing line to your spool to attaching a lureFeb 23rd, 2023
Springtime Is On The Way, And Crappie Will Soon Be On The Banks
Check out the most recent YouTube video from our friend Darcizzle on crappie fishing at Lake Okeechobee, Fla.Feb 21st, 2023
Coastal Angler Magazine Cocktail Party At Miami Boat Show
Coastal Angler Magazine Miami Edition hosted a Cocktail Party at the Lobster Shack in South Beach. Friday February 17th just outside the Miami Beach Convention Center after The Miami Boat Show ended for the day.Feb 20th, 2023The 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.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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