What happens when you pair one of the least expensive boats on Amazon with an affordable Hangkai outboard motor? In this video, the setup gets put to the test to see if this budget-friendly combination is actually worth buying. From putting the boat and motor together to getting out on the water, the video takes a look at how this inexpensive setup performs and whether it can really serve as a practical small fishing boat.Editorial StaffSep 25th, 2026
Mark Hope’s incredible 52-pound, 3-ounce barramundi is a true light-tackle fishing legend. Caught from a kayak on just 2-pound line, the massive fish put his tackle to the ultimate test during a thrilling 20-minute battle.Editorial StaffSep 23rd, 2026
After years of renovation and careful fisheries management, Arkansas’ Lake Monticello is showing signs of a remarkable trophy bass comeback. With abundant forage, genetically selected Florida largemouth bass and multiple 10-pound-plus fish already hitting the scales, this revitalized lake could soon be back on the map as one of the premier big-bass destinations.Editorial StaffSep 23rd, 2026
NOAA Fisheries has announced the 2026 federal recreational red snapper season in the South Atlantic, opening October 9–11. New exempted fishing permits will also allow eligible anglers in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina to participate in extended seasons through October 22.Editorial StaffSep 22nd, 2026
On June 12, 2026, Ronald Patella had an incredible day of flats fishing in Biscayne Bay, Fla. He landed an impressive permit along with a tarpon and Atlantic bonefish to earn himself an International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Inshore Grand Slam! Editorial StaffSep 21st, 2026
A 16-year-old Miami angler has made Florida fishing history, landing a 3.02-pound jaguar guapote that has been certified as the new state record.Editorial StaffSep 18th, 2026
Surf Expo 2026 is in full swing in Orlando, bringing together some of the biggest names in the surf, watersports, fishing, and outdoor industries. We’re checking out the latest products, gear, apparel, and trends from the show floor and catching up with some familiar faces along the way. Here’s a look at what we found on Thursday, September 17!Editorial StaffSep 17th, 2026
Late summer means tuna time in the Florida Keys! Discover where to find hard-fighting blackfin tuna, the best techniques and tackle to put them in the boat, and how to spot feeding fish offshore.Editorial StaffSep 16th, 2026
Remote waters. Incredible fishing. Endless adventure. Take a trip to Cay Sal Bank and experience fishing in one of the Bahamas’ wildest destinations.Editorial StaffSep 15th, 2026
Cooler water and migrating bait mean one thing: the fall striped bass run is coming. From New England to the Mid-Atlantic, October can bring some of the season’s most exciting striper fishing.Editorial StaffSep 11th, 2026
