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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.

Hooked on Fishing

We hadn't had lines in more than two minutes when the beautiful sound of zipping lines reached our ears.

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Fleur de Lis Wins the 2026 Florida Panhandle Billfish Series

In a tight contest, Fleur de Lis came out on top to win the 3rd annual Florida Panhandle Billfish Series. The Hatteras 63 GT, based in nearby Orange Beach, Alabama, fished all three events of the Emerald Coast series, developed to highlight the big-game fishing opportunities off Florida’s Panhandle.

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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!

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Spearfishing Bluewater Hunting

Bluewater spearfishing is the ultimate test of skill, patience, and nerve. Hunting massive pelagic fish while freediving in the open ocean demands precision, specialized gear, and respect for one of the most exhilarating challenges beneath the surface.

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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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