Latest in Fishing & Outdoors

Monster Canadian Sturgeon

White Sturgeon can live longer than 100 years, so it’s likely this monster fish has been swimming between the northern Pacific and British Columbia’s Fraser River for the better part of a century.

Fish A Lipless Crank

The weather is cooling, and bass are feeding heavily before the spawn. This time of year, baitfish is prevalent in waters across the country, and there is one lure that puts fish in the boat just about everywhere. This bait is a lipless crankbait.

Coast Guard Rescues Boaters From Shark Attack Off Louisiana Coast

Three boaters who went missing after a fishing trip were rescued Sunday as they fought off sharks 25 miles offshore near Empire, Louisiana, according to the Coast Guard Sector New Orleans.

Rare Golden Crappie Caught In Missouri Pond

Holly Haddan was fishing from a private pond in Webster County recently when she caught this unique golden crappie!

Team Of Fishermen Accused Of Cheating By Stuffing Fish With Weights

A two-man fishing team going for a $30,000 jackpot was caught after they allegedly put lead weights inside the fish they just caught. A suspicious judge at a Lake Erie tournament cut open the fish and pulled out weight after weight. Minutes earlier, Chase Cominsky and Jake Runyan’s catch weighed in at twice the weight of their closest competitor. Ross Robertson, host of a popular fishing podcast said there have been suspicions about Cominsky and Runyan for some time.

Tips For Catch-And-Release Flounder

While targeting flounder, I generally pause after I feel the initial strike. I do this for a few reasons. Flounder hold their prey in locked jaws for a period of time in order to kill the bait and reposition it before swallowing. I don’t get as many hook-ups when setting the hook on the first thump of a flounder strike.

The Language Of Anglers

Anglers have their own languages. We make up words or phrases to describe situations we frequently encounter on the water. Some of these phrases are quite amusing, and some are too colorful to be used in print or online. Like regional dialects, they vary from location to location and even from boat to boat. Without further ado, here are some of our favorite angler idioms.

Streamers For Fall Trophy Browns

Hunting a trophy brown trout is what fall is all about. These fish can be caught nymphing a big stonefly or drifting an October caddis, but the old adage, “big bait, big fish,” holds true. Streamer fishing is a surefire way to try and target these old brutes.

News, Events & TournamentsView More

28th Annual Keys Kids Fishing Derby

  The Islamorada Charter Boat Association put on another great event for 95 anglers ages 0-10 years old in the …

Latest in Fishing & Outdoor GearMore Gear

Latest in TravelView More

A Wade-Fishing Pilgrimage To South Texas

I've traveled all over the Gulf Coast in search of trophy trout. As a self-proclaimed “purist,” 25 miles east of Raymondville, Texas is as good as it gets.

Diving & SpearfishingView More

Goliath Grouper: Return of the Gentle Giants

While our reefs are home to a few “resident” goliath grouper that are spotted consistently throughout the year, one by one more and more of these fish begin arriving as summer starts to fade away into fall. Goliaths begin arriving as early as July, and are only here for a short period of time, often leaving as the last days of September tick away.

Latest in BoatingView More

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.

Your Franchise Opportunity is a Phone Call Away LEARN MORE