Your Dad might say he doesn’t want anything this Father’s Day, but odds are that’s not true. Anglers tend to be gearheads, and love the latest gadgets—especially if they will help them catch more fish. Salt Water Sportsman compiled the latest and greatest so you can skip the tie and get Dad something he’ll actually […]
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The author’s son with a healthy California halibut. Jim Hendricks In an emergency regulation to protect the California halibut fishery in the northern portion of the Golden State, the California Fish and Game Commission on has voted unanimously to reduce the daily bag limit from three fish to two fish. These regs are expected to […]
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Everyone loves the effervescent blues of unspoiled tropical waters. But the best spots are often far off the beaten path and require more than a little patience to get to. And you’ll need to be pretty self-sufficient when you get there because facilities on those far-flung atolls are often scarce. Jess McGlothlin Special delivery: Sign up for […]
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The 12th annual Cheeky Schoolie Tournament presented by Simms raised $30,756 for conservation. Courtesy Cheeky Fishing On Saturday, May 21, the 12th annual Cheeky Schoolie Tournament presented by Simms, took place on Cape Cod. A pair of anglers combined to catch, photograph, and release 119.5 inches of striped bass to clinch the title, but the […]
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The bait spins slowly in the current, an action that silvers can’t resist. Jim Hendricks Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. The scene is primordial to its core. Cool ocean currents scour ancient rocky shores draped […]
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Some groups are trying to implement fishing closures along the California coast using the legally-mandated 10-year review of the California MPA network. Courtesy CCA California It’s a case of good news, but potential bad news for California coastal anglers. First the good news: The state has now gone on record to assure anglers of no […]
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Anglers such as Sam Ravenal have already noticed redfish near the Pensacola East Bay oyster habitat restoration sites Sam Ravenal Disaster struck the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010, with enormous consequences. As a result of errors caused by shortcuts, miscalculations and questionable procedures, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, located 41 miles off the […]
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Sun protection is just one consideration. Courtesy Columbia Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. In the beginning, fishing shirts were stodgy, stuffy affairs. Sports took to the water in clothes that were more befitting a Sunday […]
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Massive oil rigs are havens for a variety of species. Ryan Morie Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. The pain in my right forearm had become unbearable. I shook it to relieve the discomfort. The spool […]
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There’s no better way to end a bachelor party than fishing the remote waters of the Gulf of California. Sam Lungren Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. It was 6 a.m. on day five of a […]
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Marine-grade systems enable global communications so boating anglers can stay connected. Bertosz Kosowski / Debut Art Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. The ability to stay electronically connected has profoundly changed the way we live, work, […]
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Adequate fuel capacity proves critical for anglers to reach distant waters and spend time trolling once they get there. Courtesy Yamaha Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. One of the worst feelings in boating is the […]
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Rigging live bait the right way will pay off. George Poveromo Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Anglers fish in so many different conditions: prime ocean with features for specific pelagics; bottom structure where currents influence […]
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The 260 LXF mixes a sleek profile with numerous fishing features. Courtesy Scout Boats Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Scout’s new 260 LXF, which replaces the 255 LXF, boasts a maximum power rating of 400 hp, […]
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Though the solstice takes place in June, May is the unofficial start of summer in much of the coastal United States. And in the northern reaches, many fishing seasons are just kicking off. Whether you chase inshore favorites like striped bass or snook, prefer bottomfish like flounder, or pursue pelagics, odds are good that you’re […]
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The 26-foot Sea Pro center console boat powered by twin Suzuki DF140 outboards made the run from Jacksonville, Florida to Washington, DC over 10 days. Courtesy Suzuki Marine Suzuki Marine marked the completion of a 940-mile northward run along the Eastern Seaboard to demonstrate the viability of a partially renewable new marine fuel, as well […]
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Species such as redfish used to be a top sight-fishing target in Florida Bay. These days, they’re tough to spot in cloudy water on the flats. Anglers have a better shot of blind-casting under mangrove overhangs to hookup. Courtesy Columbia Sportswear Some call it the birthplace of skinny water sight fishing. Others just know it […]
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The 400CC mixes fishability with performance. Courtesy Blackfin Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. The 400CC is Blackfin’s biggest boat yet, an offshore center-console designed and built with a Michael Peters two-stepped running surface. Power comes […]
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The Van Staal VS X2 Series reels are built using the same machined 6061 aluminum one-piece chassis that anglers have appreciated for 30 years while adding some improvements. The fully sealed body holds a titanium main shaft and stainless-steel spiral-bevel gear system that won’t bend even when battling a bluefin. A new anti-reverse clutch ensures […]
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Two components, the reel and motor, combine to create a 12- or 24-volt powered tool that makes deep-dropping easier. The pieces attach and detach quickly using a couple of fasteners. Chris Malbon We hand-cranked swords for a number of years, but the ability to use an electric reel has been instrumental in expanding the fishery,” […]
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