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Choosing Colors for Your Trolling Lures
“Match the hatch” is an old adage many fishermen have used for ages. It comes from freshwater fly fishing...
On the Cover – July 2017 Edition
This month is a first for Coastal Angler and The Angler magazines. The same angler is featured on the covers of our coastal and inland markets.
Fish & Fishing – Lure Logic
The key to success with artificial lures is not the baits you choose, but their presentation. It has to look edible to a fish and trigger their desire.
Live Baits For Big Seatrout
One of the most prolific inshore species available to anglers on any coast, spotted seatrout come in two varieties: eaters and gators.
Hot Action On The Savannah Snapper Banks
Capt. Judy Helmey with Miss Judy Charters out of Savannah, Georgia reports great bottom fishing on the Savannah Snapper banks.
The Classic Hopper Dropper Rig
The hopper-dropper is one of my favorite searching rigs for summertime fishing and is especially good during the late morning and into the afternoon.
Jinnah Morris’ Close Encounter With a Whale Shark In Key West
Check out this amazing footage of a close encounter with a whale shark, just off of Key West, Oceanside in 180 ft depth of water.
Jack Crevalle on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Favoring brackish estuaries with muddy bottoms, sandy beaches, and grass bed; the entire Mississippi Gulf Coast is a perfect habitat for these big brawlers.
12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament May 29th – May 31st, 2026
The 12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament returned to Key Largo May 29–31, 2026, bringing together anglers from across the region for an exciting weekend of offshore fishing, big payouts, dockside festivities, and Florida Keys camaraderie.Bucket List: Central Costa Rica and Pacific Sailfish
The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought-after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!Surviving Cold Water Shock
Cold water shock is the real killer in winter boating accidents, not hypothermia. The initial gasp reflex can overwhelm you in seconds, leading to rapid drowning if you’re unprepared. Learn how to control your breathing, use the HELP position, and apply survival techniques like the carpet formation to conserve heat, save energy, and dramatically increase your chances of survival in cold water emergencies.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.
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