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Surf Expo January Records 21% Increase In Total Attendance

Surf Expo, the premier watersports and coastal lifestyle tradeshow, saw a robust 21% year-over-year gain in attendance for its January 2023 edition, hosting more than 8,500 industry professionals at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FloridaJan 18th, 2023

Angler Paid $70K For Catching Minnows

In the Pacific Northwest, there is a bounty for northern pikeminnows on the Columbia and Snake rivers. In 2022, one angler racked up nearly $70,000 for catching more than 7,000 of these voracious predators of juvenile steelhead and salmon.Jan 18th, 2023

Record Grunt Caught off N.C.

On Jan. 2, Logan Ennis, of Red Oak, N.C. set a new North Carolina state record with a white grunt that weighed 4 pounds, 13.6 ounces. He bested a record that has stood for more than 50 years.Jan 17th, 2023

Catch-And-Release In Extreme Cold

With February bringing some of the coldest fronts of the year across the continent, here is some science gleaned from the non-profit Keep Fish Wet to help you best handle fish you plan to release.Jan 16th, 2023

Angler Catches Indiana State Record Burbot On Lake Michigan

Scott Skafar of Valparaiso caught a 10.2-pound burbot on Lake Michigan in Porter County Dec. 30, besting the previous record set in 1990 by 2.5 pounds. He also caught a second burbot the same day that bested the old state record by nearly 2 pounds.Jan 13th, 2023

World Record Tautog!

A new women’s world record for tautog was caught out of Ocean City Maryland on Jan. 11.Jan 12th, 2023

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Spearing Basics

One of the key advantages of spearfishing is its selectivity, as it allows fishers to target specific species without by-catch, making it an environmentally friendly option. However, it requires skill, precision, and knowledge of the underwater environment to be successful

Shallow Water Swimbait Tactics

Want a better shot at catching those summer trout in shallow water? Once summer is in full swing, I always find myself chasing trout that are ambushing prey from grass beds in shallow water. One problem I struggle with is finding the right bait for when that topwater bite turns off.

Gaining Confidence in a New Lure is Key

Gaining confidence in a new lure is key to having success fishing with it. Without confidence you might not tie it on or keep it on for long.

Ya’ Better Know Your Sharks!

With the continual changes in regulations and the fines attached to fishing violations, it is very important to correctly identify your catch.

Top SUP Tips for Fishing

Typically coming in under 30 pounds, it is easy to transport, it’s quiet and super stealthy, and with a standing view it makes for a fantastic platform.

Be Prepared for Hazards of All Kinds

Recently, I was enjoying a quiet morning on the boat, all by myself, catching several fish in a remote place on the lower end of the Apalachicola River.

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Carolina Reel Men wins Islamorada Sailfish Tournament

The 61st Annual Islamorada Sailfish Tournament kicked off at Whale Harbor Restaurants and Marina, hosting 76 anglers, captains, and mates, … Dec 13th, 2024

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Enter To A SWAG Pack from Coastal Angler!

Enter to win a CAM SWAG Pack!Dec 20th, 2024

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Fishing With Legends

Stretching 500 miles across the northern side of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Trench is the deepest in the Atlantic Ocean. Sep 1st, 2024

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Speargun Loading Tips

It’s not uncommon to struggle with speargun loading, you may think they made the bands too short. If you give it time & use the right method, it's easy.Oct 16th, 2024

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That GOAT’s Six Million Dollar Boat!

Lets take a look at Tom Brady's Six Million Dollar YachtSep 3rd, 2024

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