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Spring Kayaking
As a ritual long established, I feel the need to be close to nature. To me, there’s no better way to experience the feeling than riding a kayak with a rod.
An Intro to Paddleboard Fishing
A stand-up paddleboard is a fantastic way to access shallow flats. With the same benefits as a kayak they are small enough to explore thin winding channels.
Dinner and a Show
Briskly driven by warm sea breezes, we drifted in 26-fathoms—three grizzled and oft impatient anglers awaiting a bite. We were awaiting a dinner and a show.
Kayak Cobia for All the Wrong Reasons
Some anglers argue the benefits of fishing from a kayak. They throw around stealth and the ability to access tight places.
Color Me Caught… Choosing Lure Colors
Everyone has their go-to lure or fly, that certain color and pattern that always gets the job done. But why is that one lure so effective?
Yak The Bass Spawn
Spring is the time of year when it’s good to be a kayak bass angler. With warming water temperatures, all the black bass are thinking of the spawn.
Tackle Corner: Angling for Comfort and Joint Health
Once upon a time, fishing was deemed a passive, even contemplative game, a quiet pastime spent under a straw hat and a warming sun. No more!
On The Cover – April 2017 Edition
Each month, Coastal Angler Magazine and The Angler Magazine staff search our vast coverage area for photos that will grace our covers.
Junior Angler Secures the Win in the 2026 Chub Cay Open
Teenager Jack Morino led team Sempre Duro to victory at the 2026 Chub Cay Open, securing both the tournament title and the Junior Angler trophy after a clutch blue marlin release. The 21-boat fleet saw intense competition in the Bahamas, with Gina Lisa and Marlin Brando rounding out the top three. Tournament Director Robert "Fly" Navarro noted excellent conditions for the event, which now leads into the series finale, the Chub Cay Invitational, on April 9–11.Cotton Tree Lodge, Belize
Time to accept a new concept, bucket list trips that are completely kid friendly and have all the bucket needs associated with the once in a life time experience. Now, add the twist of letting the kids dream up the place, with one limitation, of course, fish!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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