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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With the sun beating down and penetrating the water into depths that would otherwise be dark as night, anglers along the Atlantic seaboard cast heavy flies attached to heavier rods. With flies the size of fish, alpine fishermen celebrate catching as they probe deep structures hoping for a strike from one of the most sought-after […]
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Pick up any fishing magazine, and you will find pictures of great fish landed by the few and the lucky. However, another fish is accessible to anyone and everyone. They are caught from shore as frequently as those fortunate to find themselves on a boat. That fish is the Spanish mackerel. The mackerel are well […]
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Spring air around the beach is cold. The water isn’t much better. However, every year anglers brave the elements as they step into the surf and begin casting to the shallow flats hoping for a bite. The fish they pursue has a cult following. You won’t see it mounted on the walls of local restaurants […]
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The waves of the Pacific are cold, furious, and, at times, outright intimidating. The farther north you travel and the closer winter comes, the more this becomes true. While many would look at the churned-up, froth-laden surf as a barren wasteland that would be difficult to fish, they couldn’t be more wrong. It is one […]
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When you think about southern California, there are many things that come to mind. Deserts, tacos, and sprawling urban landscapes jump to the front. However, one opportunity has flown under the radar of many adventurous fishermen who may find themselves in the warm sunshine of SoCal. The corbina. Corbina are a favorite local fish for […]
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If you begin considering saltwater fish species, you will undoubtedly find pictures of tuna, marlin, and tarpon plastered all over your Google search and local bait shop walls. Yet another fish that is far more accessible goes underappreciated every day. It swims in America’s shallow, salt waters right past many well-intentioned fishermen on their way […]
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Fly fishing isn’t about the fish. Instead, it is about the fly fisherman’s journey to the fish. People pick up a fly rod to challenge themselves and enjoy the soul-strumming poetry of the process. Of all the fish fly fishermen pursue, the Atlantic bonito is one of the most challenging. The average fisherman catches the […]
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There are two camps when it comes to fly fishing for barracuda—and they have pretty polarizing opinions. There are the anglers who scorn the thought and those who have a second dedicated pole rigged and ready in case they get the opportunity. What are your feelings? More and more fly anglers are appreciating the fight […]
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The 281 XSS combines bluewater angling chops and inshore fishing prowess. Courtesy Scout Boats Scout’s new 281 XSS hybrid bay boat reflects a superb combination of bluewater angling chops and inshore fishing prowess. But that’s just the beginning. Its advanced epoxy-infused carbon fiber and E-glass construction throughout (including the hardtop super-structure that encloses the helm […]
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These aren’t stealthy fish. In fact, if you are on the flats when they come in, you’ll likely see them from a mile away. A giant herd of slow-moving, alien-looking fish gently flopping their bluey-green tails on the surface. But spotting them and landing them are two different things entirely! If you have the chance, […]
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Bonefish epitomize what saltwater fly fishing is all about. Catching one of these flats classics can be the highlight of any fly fisherman’s life. Aptly referred to as the “ghosts of the flats,” they tout the ultimate camouflage and consistently deliver a challenge and a line-screaming run. Yet, they aren’t so impossibly tricky to catch […]
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We got onboard the Scout Boats 281 XSS that was launched at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Watch the video for all of the details and a look around. To learn more about Scout Boats 281 XSS including MSRP and see their full lineup, visit Scout Boats. The post 2023 Spotlight: Scout Boats […]
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We got onboard the Scout Boats 281 XSS launched at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Watch the video for all of the details and a look inside. To learn more about Scout Boats 281 XSS including MSRP and see their full lineup, visit Scout Boats. The post Boating Spotlight: Scout Boats 281 XSS […]
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At Scout Boats, we design and manufacture world-class luxury models from 17’ to 53’, each packed with timeless innovations, technology, and trendsetting features. Dual console Dorados are ideal for the family. Shallow drafting Bay Boats ready for backwater and inshore. Center console sportfishing machines ready for action. Alluring lines, high performance and a history of […]
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The bluefin trevally is the mighty mini-me of the giant trevally. And—because of their tendency to hunt in packs—these fish are often more fun to catch than their big cousins. As one fly fisherman stated, “they swarm and attack flies like a pack of starving wolves.” So, let’s check out catching this underrated bluefin trevally […]
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Fresh Wahoo steaks straight from your boat’s cooler to the grill..not much can beat that! Wahoos are an angler’s favorite. Not only for the traditional rod and reel fisherman but also for fly fisherman, too. Catching a Wahoo on the fly is one of the most thrilling experiences. They are big, fast, and FIERCE. And […]
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Not many fish can give you the same adrenaline rush as an acrobatic Sailfish flashing all its sensational flair and fight at the end of your rod. And this offshore sport fishing favorite is not restricted to traditional rod and reel equipment. Fly fishing anglers love catching sailfish too! Here’s a peek into how to […]
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Whew. Your shoulders and back are aching! You’ve got out your heaviest rod, largest fly, and are working the surface—striking over and over. You’re trying hard to tempt that dogtooth tuna from the deeper depths up to the surface. And—hopefully—into your boat. But you know, even if you get him hooked, it will be a […]
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You hand over your tackle bag. It has a few less flies in it than when you started the day. Your buddy, already on the dock, dumps your bag next to his in the lopsided dock cart. And you glance around the boat again. What did you miss? Ah, your hat. It’s been a good […]
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