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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
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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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BIG TARPON
Seven things to know if you want to catch a tarpon over 150 pounds. Now bow to the king.
4 min |
March 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Tactics and Tackle
\"I believe offbeat lure colors are more a function of creative integration by anglers rather than functionality.'
5 min |
February 2023
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FISHABILITY
Contender 26 Bay The new 26 Bay proves fast, smooth, dry, and eminently capable for nearshore fishing.
3 min |
February 2023
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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
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THE FAMED LOUISIANA LUMPS
There may be no better place on the planet to catch wintertime tuna
6 min |
February 2023
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What Is the Biggest Fishing Boat You Can Trailer?
Towing a large boat requires a capable tow vehicle, a skillful driver and some research.
3 min |
November - December 2022
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Big Fake Eels on the Bottom
Catch trophy stripers holding tight to structure with giant soft-plastic baits.
5 min |
November - December 2022
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The Feeding Frenzy
More inshore bait (and more flying cameras) made 2022 the summer of the shark.
3 min |
November - December 2022
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SMOKE SHOW
HOOKING AND LANDING BIG KINGS REQUIRES TOP-NOTCH TACKLE AND TECHNIQUE
5 min |
November - December 2022
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RUNNING OF THE MULLET
MILLIONS OF BAITFISH WILL SOON BE INTERCEPTED BY HUNGRY PREDATORS. ARE YOU READY?
6 min |
November - December 2022
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GET SET FOR SAILS
A boat rigged for sailfish is a complex machine. It takes a team, a skill set, and a whole lot of tackle to run one right. Here's what you need.
6 min |
November - December 2022
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A Major Slip-Up
Spilled sunscreen causes chaos in the cockpit.
2 min |
November - December 2022
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Solace 30HCS
The new Solace 30 Hybrid Center Step represents the largest hybrid bay boat to date.
3 min |
November - December 2022
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Pursuit OS 445
Pursuit's new Offshore Series flagship is a luxurious multitasker that takes each role seriously.
3 min |
November - December 2022
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SPUN UP
THE EVOLUTION. OF THE SPINNING REEL
3 min |
November - December 2022
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Angler Catches Rare Leopard Redfish
Not all redfish look the same, but you don't see one that looks almost like a speckled trout often.
2 min |
November - December 2022
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89-Pound Cobia Shatters Delaware Record
A Delaware angler who had never caught a cobia before this summer made his first one count in a big way, hooking an 89-pounder that shattered the existing state record by 10 pounds.
2 min |
November - December 2022
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When Bonefish Go Deep
These gray ghosts are the kings of the flats. But their spawning behavior might surprise you.
3 min |
November - December 2022
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HEAVY METAI ACTION
PROS RIG DIAMOND JIGS WITH LIFELIKE TEASERS TO ENTICE FUSSY PREDATORS.
5 min |
October 2022
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The Lithium Revolution
They last twice as long and weigh half as much as a lead-acid battery. LiFePO4 for the win.
3 min |
October 2022
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Sitting on the Sidelines
Follow these tips to prep your boat for long-term storage and easy recommissioning.
3 min |
October 2022
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Get Back to Trolling
Here's why running-and-gunning might be hurting more than your wallet.
4 min |
October 2022
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Stop Overcompensating
Commercial fishing interests hurt themselves (and everyone else) when they stand in the way of wind power.
3 min |
October 2022
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That Sinking Feeling
It takes more than a few waves over the transom to swamp an offshore boat. But Stan didn't know that.
2 min |