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Honoring the Life of Ben Martin
Today we remember and honor Ben Martin, Editor in Chief of Coastal Angler Magazine. His passion, leadership, and love for the outdoor community touched so many. He will be deeply missed. Rest easy, Ben.May 8th, 20260
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Longest Since 2010: Florida’s Atlantic Red Snapper Season Expanded to 39 Days
After a 2-day season in 2025, the 2026 Atlantic Red Snapper season for Florida recreational anglers will last 39 days, the longest since 2010, following approval by NOAA. The season runs from May 22 through June 20, plus three-day weekends in October (2–4, 9–11, and 16–18), with a one-fish daily bag limit per person. May 7th, 20260
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Plane Simple Wins Bragging Rights, Largest Payout in 2026 Shootout Production vs Custom
Plane Simple, a 77 Spencer run by Capt. Jimmy Werling, earned top team honors in the 2026 Shootout Production vs. Custom, which just concluded at the Abaco Beach Resort in the Bahamas.May 7th, 20260
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Jubilees in Mobile Bay — Why They Happen
The natural phenomenon where fish and shellfish gather at the shoreline, called a Jubilee, only occurs in two places, Tokyo and Mobile Bay.May 6th, 20260
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Early Summer Season at Central Basin of Lake Erie
Like many areas across the country early summer offers some of the hottest fishing action and reliable weather of the year. May 5th, 20260
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Fishing the Second Shift
As we make the transition from spring to out right summer, it's not uncommon to have the temps climb into the middle or upper 90s during the heat of the day. This is the time of year that I really like to get the boat loaded and start the trip late in the afternoon, and fish well into the night. Check out some great tips here!May 4th, 20260
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Islamorada African Pompano
Fishing the waters off Islamorada delivered an unforgettable battle when an African pompano crushed a live pinfish the moment it hit the bottom.Apr 30th, 20260
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To Stakeout or Anchor your Kayak
When it comes to kayak positioning, anglers debate whether to anchor or stake out—but in shallow water, a simple pole often offers faster, quieter control, helping you stop instantly without spooking fish and stay locked onto your target. Check out some great tips here!Apr 30th, 20260
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Finding The Magic Crappie Dock
Across the Southeast, most crappie are in some stage of the spawn. They will soon move back out into deeper … Apr 29th, 20260
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Think you’ve got what it takes? 🛶🎣
Kayak fishing tournaments are one of the fastest-growing ways to compete on the water—and they’re all about skill, strategy, and a little bit of grit. From catch-photo-release formats to measuring fish by the inch, it’s a whole different game out there. If you’ve ever thought about entering your first event, this is a great place to start!Apr 28th, 20260
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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, 20260
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Martin County Sinks 227-Foot Ship To Create New Artificial Reef
Martin County's newest artificial reef features a 227-foot ship sunk off the coast to honor Boo McCulley and support the local marine ecosystem.Apr 24th, 20260
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Suzuki Marine Helps Power Jacob Wheeler To First Redcrest Championship
Bass Fishing Superstar Adds Missing Piece to His Long List of Accomplishments, Using Skill and Strategy on Table Rock LakeApr 23rd, 20260
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Early Summer Smallmouth – Wading and Floating
In just a few weeks, fishing for mountain trout in western North Carolina will start to wind down for many anglers. But just as the interest in trout fishing slows, smallmouth bass activity picks up.Apr 23rd, 20260
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Increasing Casting Distance – Fine Tuning Your Reel
Last month I fished with a friend that was new to saltwater and he was having trouble getting the cast distance that he wanted. It wasn’t his reel, his reel was highly engineered and precisely built; why is it that we still see owners of new reels continuing to cast mediocre distances and get backlashes? Let’s take a look at fine-tuning that new rocket launcher reel of yours.Apr 22nd, 20260
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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, 20260Featured image above all content (ID:1)
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Honoring the Life of Ben Martin
Today we remember and honor Ben Martin, Editor in Chief of Coastal Angler Magazine. His passion, leadership, and love for the outdoor community touched so many. He will be deeply missed. Rest easy, Ben.May 8th, 20260National
Longest Since 2010: Florida’s Atlantic Red Snapper Season Expanded to 39 Days
After a 2-day season in 2025, the 2026 Atlantic Red Snapper season for Florida recreational anglers will last 39 days, the longest since 2010, following approval by NOAA. The season runs from May 22 through June 20, plus three-day weekends in October (2–4, 9–11, and 16–18), with a one-fish daily bag limit per person. May 7th, 20260Fishing News, National, News
Plane Simple Wins Bragging Rights, Largest Payout in 2026 Shootout Production vs Custom
Plane Simple, a 77 Spencer run by Capt. Jimmy Werling, earned top team honors in the 2026 Shootout Production vs. Custom, which just concluded at the Abaco Beach Resort in the Bahamas.May 7th, 20260National
Jubilees in Mobile Bay — Why They Happen
The natural phenomenon where fish and shellfish gather at the shoreline, called a Jubilee, only occurs in two places, Tokyo and Mobile Bay.May 6th, 20260National
Early Summer Season at Central Basin of Lake Erie
Like many areas across the country early summer offers some of the hottest fishing action and reliable weather of the year. May 5th, 20260Featured image above all content (ID:1)
Honoring the Life of Ben Martin
Today we remember and honor Ben Martin, Editor in Chief of Coastal Angler Magazine. His passion, leadership, and love for the outdoor community touched so many. He will be deeply missed. Rest easy, Ben.May 8th, 2026
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The Salmon Cannon Shoots Fish Upstream
The widespread damming of rivers across our country has benefits. Dams give us clean water, hydroelectric power, crop irrigation and reservoirs to fish. But in damming a river, that river ecosystem is destroyed, and specifically in the Pacific Northwest, the spawning runs of salmon are interrupted.Dec 14th, 2014
NMMA Certification: Using ABYC Standards
You’ve undoubtedly seen the NMMA Certified logo as you climb onboard a majority of boats in the United States, and you likely know this designation signifies the boat manufacturer has undergone a rigorous inspection by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and their highly trained third-party inspectors.Dec 14th, 2014
It’s all about the bite!
In the same way a song can get stuck in your head, there are memories associated with fishing that as anglers we never forget. The reasons people enjoy fishing are as varied as the different techniques they use to catch various species. But if you had to narrow it down to the memory of just one moment that keeps someone coming back for more, it has to be the instant when a fish hits.Dec 14th, 2014National
Honoring the Life of Ben Martin
Today we remember and honor Ben Martin, Editor in Chief of Coastal Angler Magazine. His passion, leadership, and love for the outdoor community touched so many. He will be deeply missed. Rest easy, Ben.May 8th, 2026National
Longest Since 2010: Florida’s Atlantic Red Snapper Season Expanded to 39 Days
After a 2-day season in 2025, the 2026 Atlantic Red Snapper season for Florida recreational anglers will last 39 days, the longest since 2010, following approval by NOAA. The season runs from May 22 through June 20, plus three-day weekends in October (2–4, 9–11, and 16–18), with a one-fish daily bag limit per person. May 7th, 2026Fishing News, National, News
Plane Simple Wins Bragging Rights, Largest Payout in 2026 Shootout Production vs Custom
Plane Simple, a 77 Spencer run by Capt. Jimmy Werling, earned top team honors in the 2026 Shootout Production vs. Custom, which just concluded at the Abaco Beach Resort in the Bahamas.May 7th, 2026
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Honoring the Life of Ben Martin
Today we remember and honor Ben Martin, Editor in Chief of Coastal Angler Magazine. His passion, leadership, and love for the outdoor community touched so many. He will be deeply missed. Rest easy, Ben.May 8th, 2026National
Longest Since 2010: Florida’s Atlantic Red Snapper Season Expanded to 39 Days
After a 2-day season in 2025, the 2026 Atlantic Red Snapper season for Florida recreational anglers will last 39 days, the longest since 2010, following approval by NOAA. The season runs from May 22 through June 20, plus three-day weekends in October (2–4, 9–11, and 16–18), with a one-fish daily bag limit per person. May 7th, 2026Fishing News, National, News
Plane Simple Wins Bragging Rights, Largest Payout in 2026 Shootout Production vs Custom
Plane Simple, a 77 Spencer run by Capt. Jimmy Werling, earned top team honors in the 2026 Shootout Production vs. Custom, which just concluded at the Abaco Beach Resort in the Bahamas.May 7th, 2026Honoring the Life of Ben Martin
Today we remember and honor Ben Martin, Editor in Chief of Coastal Angler Magazine. His passion, leadership, and love for the outdoor community touched so many. He will be deeply missed. Rest easy, Ben.May 8th, 2026Longest Since 2010: Florida’s Atlantic Red Snapper Season Expanded to 39 Days
After a 2-day season in 2025, the 2026 Atlantic Red Snapper season for Florida recreational anglers will last 39 days, the longest since 2010, following approval by NOAA. The season runs from May 22 through June 20, plus three-day weekends in October (2–4, 9–11, and 16–18), with a one-fish daily bag limit per person. May 7th, 2026Honoring the Life of Ben Martin
Today we remember and honor Ben Martin, Editor in Chief of Coastal Angler Magazine. His passion, leadership, and love for the outdoor community touched so many. He will be deeply missed. Rest easy, Ben.May 8th, 2026
Longest Since 2010: Florida’s Atlantic Red Snapper Season Expanded to 39 Days
After a 2-day season in 2025, the 2026 Atlantic Red Snapper season for Florida recreational anglers will last 39 days, the longest since 2010, following approval by NOAA. The season runs from May 22 through June 20, plus three-day weekends in October (2–4, 9–11, and 16–18), with a one-fish daily bag limit per person. May 7th, 2026