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World-Class Fishing on the Emerald Coast

What Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island—the heart of northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast—have more of than anything else is fishing.Nov 24th, 2025

Granders Abound in Tropical North Queensland

The waters off tropical North Queensland, including the iconic Great Barrier Reef, are considered the black marlin capital of the world, with many eager sports fishers flocking to the area annually during the storied marlin season.Nov 21st, 2025

Fly Fishing the Seychelles

In the Indian Ocean, about 1,000 miles off the east coast of Africa, there is an archipelago that claims the highest density of bonefish in the world...Nov 20th, 2025

Dometic Celebrates Multiple Wins at Metstrade 2025 with Two DAME Category Awards and a Special Mention

Global outdoor-technology leader Dometic has secured two category wins and a Special Mention at this year’s prestigious DAME Innovation Awards.Nov 19th, 2025

Southern Living in Northern Florida’s Apalachicola

The coastal communities of Apalachicola, St. George Island and Eastpoint, the heart of the Forgotten Coast, offer an authentic taste of Florida’s Gulf Coast.Nov 19th, 2025

Bucket List: Fly Fishing Edinburgh, Scotland

I had the privilege of living in Edinburgh, capital of Scotland. Apart from whiskey, kilts and bagpipes, they also lays claim to the origins of fly fishing.Nov 18th, 2025

New IGFA All-Tackle World Record Pacific White Snook Landed in Mexico

Roman Duenas Marquez landed an incredible 60-pound, 13-ounce Pacific white snook, setting a new IGFA All-Tackle World Record for the species.Nov 14th, 2025

Species Spotlight: Jaguar Guapote

Jaguar Guapote, also known as the jaguar cichlid, is an established non-native species in Florida, particularly in coastal canal systems in the southeastern part of the state, including the Everglades and areas from West Palm Beach south. It is an aggressive, predatory fish that can negatively impact native fish populations and is also a popular sport fish with good culinary value. Nov 13th, 2025

Murrells Inlet: South Carolina’s Best Fishing and Golfing

The inlet itself is an inshore angler’s dream. It’s an enclosed system, one of very few inlets on the east coast free from the influence of the Intracoastal Waterway or coastal rivers. There’s no dirty water flowing in from upstream, and this system of marshes and backwaters is a completely saltwater environment, with no freshwater pumping in to reduce salinity. The result is excellent fishing and exploration of backwater creeks for speckled trout, redfish and the doormat flounder that Murrells Inlet has gained a reputation for.Nov 12th, 2025

Trophy Trout on the Nantahala Bypass

I had just pulled out the camera to take a picture of nice rainbow when, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a huge brown trout come completely out of the water. We all jumped back in the raft, and the Nantahala Nantucket “sleigh ride” was on.Nov 11th, 2025

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Targeting Big Trout

Big speckled trout are a different animal altogether and require a different mindset compared to finding small trout. In the search for big trout, it’s often said that catching lots of small trout means it’s time to move on. But you might not want to leave so fast.Nov 7th, 2025

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Helping Reef Fish Survive After Barotrauma

If the catch shows signs of barotrauma, specific steps should be taken to provide the best chance of survival before a fish is returned to the water. Check out some great options here!Nov 7th, 2025