Salt Water Sportsman
THE FASTEST GROWING FISH
Is the dolphinfish, arguably the world's most perfect gamefish, in trouble despite its abundance and meteoric growth rate?
8 min |
March 2023
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SEE the LIGHT
No mere fashion accessory to be added without a second thought, sunglasses are mission-critical gear for the offshore angler. Staring into the sun's brutally harsh glare for that first sign of a bite is all part of the game, and it's truly impossible without a good pair of polarized glasses on your face. Here are our top picks.
2 min |
March 2023
Marlin
NORTHCAPE CUSTOM 43
A new build from New Zealand is in progress
1 min |
March 2023
Salt Water Sportsman
Playing the SLOTS
The Northeast's fall striper run this year was the best it's been in two decades. The question is, why?
4 min |
March 2023
Marlin
WAR HEROES ON WATER CONTINUES GROWTH
The largest nonprofit tournament marches on
3 min |
March 2023
Salt Water Sportsman
Formula 387 Center Console Fish
Formula takes a fresh approach to creating its first center-console fishing boat.
3 min |
March 2023
Salt Water Sportsman
Sailfish 312 CC
The 312 CC is the latest example of Sailfish's design prowess.
3 min |
March 2023
Salt Water Sportsman
SORRY AUSSIES, THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A NORTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA
I caught my first northern bluefin tuna 20-some years ago, off northernmost Australia's Cape York peninsula.
1 min |
March 2023
Salt Water Sportsman
BIDEN BANS SWORDFISH DRIFT GILL NETS IN US
I'll be right upfront: I'm not a fan of legislative riders, where an issue unrelated to the major piece of legislation gets attached as a way of getting it passed.
2 min |
March 2023
Salt Water Sportsman
WHY DO SMALLER FISH TASTE BETTER?
Small fish eat better than big ones. I've heard that statement about so many fish species: redfish, black drum, grouper, mackerel, bluefish, and the list goes on.
1 min |
March 2023
Salt Water Sportsman
THESE TWO FISH WILL HURT YOU
Scorpaenidae is a huge family worldwide, with several hundred species in all, many of them found around the US. Those species range from the beautiful (lionfish) to the interesting (scorpionfish, including the California sculpin) to the truly hideous (stonefish).
2 min |
March 2023
Salt Water Sportsman
Go Big or Go Home
Try live-baiting with oversize offerings such as Spanish mackerel or lobster. It's not as crazy as it sounds.
4 min |
March 2023
Salt Water Sportsman
Is There a Dark Side to Bright Lines?
\"By the time they get close enough to see line color, they are likely already ignoring it.' \" - David A. Ross, Ph.D.
3 min |
February 2023
Salt Water Sportsman
THE YELLOW MOUTHS OF TEXAS
A big speck is not the same fish as a small one. Here's what to know if you're looking to land a trophy.
5 min |
February 2023
Salt Water Sportsman
Tactics and Tackle
\"I believe offbeat lure colors are more a function of creative integration by anglers rather than functionality.'
5 min |
February 2023
Salt Water Sportsman
FISHABILITY
Contender 26 Bay The new 26 Bay proves fast, smooth, dry, and eminently capable for nearshore fishing.
3 min |
February 2023
Salt Water Sportsman
Seeing Red Again
Recalibrating quotas based on fishing-effort surveys gave more red grouper to recreational anglers in the Gulf of Mexico. Commercial interests are crying foul.
3 min |
February 2023
Salt Water Sportsman
THE FAMED LOUISIANA LUMPS
There may be no better place on the planet to catch wintertime tuna
6 min |
February 2023
Salt Water Sportsman
Talk on the Dock
\"We must change our management approach if we're to ensure our fisheries' long-term health and sustainability. \"
1 min |
February 2023
Salt Water Sportsman
The Fish Painter
King Sailfish Mounts is on a mission to get more anglers to release more fish. Chris Murrah helps them do it.
8 min |
February 2023
Marlin
TEQUILA TIME
This fiery spirit is ready for its turn in the sun. As a general rule, tequilas produced with agave from the lowlands and valleys of Mexico are big and bold, with herbal, floral, citrus, and earthy aromatics and flavors, while tequilas from the mountainous highlands tend to be a bit softer, more delicate, and a little sweeter. There are three categories: Tequila blanco-also called silver tequila-is unaged; reposados are aged from two months to one year in oak barrels; and añejos are aged from one to four years. All three styles are exceptionally sippable either straight up or in an elegant cocktail such as a paloma. Salud!
1 min |
February 2023
Marlin
Before the Strike
EARLE HALL
5 min |
February 2023
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REEL CAST WINS BIG IN LOS CABOS
An unlikely team emerges victorious
4 min |
February 2023
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LEADERBOARD SHUFFLE
The 2022 season-long tournament closes with narrow wins
4 min |
February 2023
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RELEASE RECOVERY
Tracking the time it takes billfish to recover after release
5 min |
February 2023
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CLOSE CALLS
Sharing the hard-learned lessons from near disasters at sea, and how you can be better prepared
10 min |
February 2023
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EXPEDITION CABO Sandy beaches and striped marlin south of the border
The participating anglers and instructors enjoy their final night in Cabo San Lucas following the beachside awards presentation.
2 min |
February 2023
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BLACK & BLUE GOES DOWN TO THE WIRE
Challenging fishing for this year’s event
4 min |
February 2023
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Discovering Morocco's White Marlin
Fantastic opportunities await in this off-the-beaten-path destination
9 min |
February 2023
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PANAMA’S DYNAMIC DUO
Meet the two young photographers who are introducing this Central American nation in a way that no others have managed to do before
10+ min |