Playing the SLOTS

The Northeast's fall striper run this year was the best it's been in two decades. The question is, why?

THE FASTEST GROWING FISH

Is the dolphinfish, arguably the world's most perfect gamefish, in trouble despite its abundance and meteoric growth rate?

BIG TARPON

Seven things to know if you want to catch a tarpon over 150 pounds. Now bow to the king.

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.

Talk on the Dock

\"We must change our management approach if we're to ensure our fisheries' long-term health and sustainability. \"

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.

The Fish Painter

King Sailfish Mounts is on a mission to get more anglers to release more fish. Chris Murrah helps them do it.

Tactics and Tackle

\"I believe offbeat lure colors are more a function of creative integration by anglers rather than functionality.'

FISHABILITY

Contender 26 Bay The new 26 Bay proves fast, smooth, dry, and eminently capable for nearshore fishing.

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.

THE FAMED LOUISIANA LUMPS

There may be no better place on the planet to catch wintertime tuna

What Is the Biggest Fishing Boat You Can Trailer?

Towing a large boat requires a capable tow vehicle, a skillful driver and some research.

Big Fake Eels on the Bottom

Catch trophy stripers holding tight to structure with giant soft-plastic baits.

The Feeding Frenzy

More inshore bait (and more flying cameras) made 2022 the summer of the shark.

SMOKE SHOW

HOOKING AND LANDING BIG KINGS REQUIRES TOP-NOTCH TACKLE AND TECHNIQUE

RUNNING OF THE MULLET

MILLIONS OF BAITFISH WILL SOON BE INTERCEPTED BY HUNGRY PREDATORS. ARE YOU READY?

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.

A Major Slip-Up

Spilled sunscreen causes chaos in the cockpit.

Solace 30HCS

The new Solace 30 Hybrid Center Step represents the largest hybrid bay boat to date.

Pursuit OS 445

Pursuit's new Offshore Series flagship is a luxurious multitasker that takes each role seriously.

SPUN UP

THE EVOLUTION. OF THE SPINNING REEL

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.

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.

When Bonefish Go Deep

These gray ghosts are the kings of the flats. But their spawning behavior might surprise you.

HEAVY METAI ACTION

PROS RIG DIAMOND JIGS WITH LIFELIKE TEASERS TO ENTICE FUSSY PREDATORS.

The Lithium Revolution

They last twice as long and weigh half as much as a lead-acid battery. LiFePO4 for the win.

Sitting on the Sidelines

Follow these tips to prep your boat for long-term storage and easy recommissioning.

Get Back to Trolling

Here's why running-and-gunning might be hurting more than your wallet.

Stop Overcompensating

Commercial fishing interests hurt themselves (and everyone else) when they stand in the way of wind power.

That Sinking Feeling

It takes more than a few waves over the transom to swamp an offshore boat. But Stan didn't know that.