Marina Casa de Campo and Fly Zone Fishing recently hosted a billfish catch and release tournament. See the results below. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2023 Contact: Robert “Fly” Navarro, 561-310-9214; fly@flyzonefishing.com Builder’s Choice Repeats as Marina Casa de Campo Open Champion Builder’s Choice, a 64 Jarrett Bay, hasn’t fished the Marina Casa […]
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Nick Salvucci Goes Wire to Wire Winning MLF Toyota Series at California Delta BETHEL ISLAND, Calif. (March 19, 2023) – Pro Nick Salvucci of Atascadero, California, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Friday weighing 15 pounds, 13 ounces to win the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats at the California Delta Presented by Psycho […]
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Okuma Introduces the New High End X Series Bass Rods Okuma Fishing is proud to announce the release of the X-Series bass rods, its latest creation-a high-end bass fishing rod that combines cutting-edge technology, expert craftsmanship, and unparalleled performance. Designed to meet the demands of even the most dedicated anglers, X-Series Bass Rods are […]
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The 420z combines efficient handling with fishability. Courtesy SeaVee 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. Making its debut at the 2023 Miami International Boat Show, the long-awaited SeaVee 420z features an innovative cross-ventilated step-hull design […]
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When I was a kid growing up in Southern California, I used to hang out on Balboa Island at a place called Bisbee’s. It was a big game tackle shop and fuel dock on the water in Newport Bay. I was young — maybe 15 or so — and learning the ropes of saltwater fishing […]
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Photography by Sean Sullivan Daily Bag Limit: 1 per person Minimum Size Limit: 34” fork length Size: Current world record is 156 pounds, but rumors of specimens over 200 pounds do pop up from time to time. Preferred Water Temperature: Amberjack prefer temps above 70 degrees but have been recorded in temps as low as […]
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Mahi grow fast, but anglers seem to catch them just as quickly, leading some captains to voice concerns over declining numbers, especially of larger fish. Michael P. O’Neill Thank God for the mahi. It never fails. When someone learns that I’ve fished all over the world, they immediately ask me, “What’s your favorite fish to […]
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Bluefin tuna often inhale clear poppers, exposing the leader to their teeth, but heavy fluoro minimizes bite-offs. Courtesy Clear Choice This scenario repeated itself time and again this summer off the Southern California coast: Boats would pull up on huge schools of surface-feeding bluefins—known as foamers for the vigorous way they churn up the water—charged […]
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Pointing your rod tip at a jumping tarpon makes it harder for the fish to throw your hook. Jason Stemple 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. History counts many notable kings on land, but there is […]
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When targeting yellowfin, bluefin, or giant bigeye tuna like this one, you need to have a spinning reel that’s up to the task. Ryan Morie Months of planning, weeks of preparation, days of travel, and hours of casting all culminate in a single moment. And when a triple-digit tuna explodes on a surface popper, the […]
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Elaine Bunting looks into the so-called ‘attacks’ on yachts by groups of Orcas and tries to unravel why it has been consistently happening for the last few years Late in November last year, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s Farr 65 pilothouse cutter, Sanjula, was being sailed 10 miles west of Cape Finisterre in Spain when it was […]
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Dual purpose. by Kevin Koenig Blackfin is a well-known and well-respected brand in the fishing world, famous for zippy and capable center consoles that excel at hauling in gamefish from grouper to tuna. But as popular as center consoles are, they are not for everyone. Photos Courtesy of Blackfin But as popular as center consoles […]
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The author believes that catching tuna on light tackle is the only way to go. Capt. John McMurray Disclaimer: Before reading any further, know that this is going to be an incredibly one-sided, biased piece. I’m a pretentious jerk. I’m making the case for a style of fishing that I love. But don’t take it […]
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Idyllic Island With beautiful scenery and gorgeous weather, Saint Lucia is a must-stop destination as you cruise the Eastern Caribbean. A Great Pink Sea Snail gave Saint Lucia Marigot Bay one of its claims to fame. The make-believe critter was a prop Rex Harrison’s character Dr. Dolittle captured in the 1967 film of the same […]
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An in-season, legal-size lobster is a fantastic bait for cubera snapper at night. Use a two-hook rig when rigging the tasty marine crustacean. George Poveromo The worn adage “elephants eat peanuts” acknowledges that big fish sometimes consume small baits. But is that an exception that proves the rule? Big fish have insatiable appetites, hence their […]
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Captains Jimbo and Rick Thomas tagged and released their 3,000th dolphin in July of 2022. Dolphinfish Research Program Perceptive fishing captains and dedicated recreational anglers are making a major change when targeting dolphinfish. They’re putting down the gaff and picking up a tagging kit. The tasty, high-flying mahi just aren’t around in numbers like they […]
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Dania Beach, Fla. – In recognition of their extraordinary contributions to recreational angling around the world, The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) named five angling greats to the 2023 class of the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees include IGFA World Record consummate and tournament champion Roberta G. Arostegui; fly-fishing adventurer and trailblazer, Kay Brodney; conventional and fly-fishing […]
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The countdown is on! The first horn on the start of the 49th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) is only five weeks away. Some 50 yachts are expected to race in this event, set for March 24-26, 2023, and hosted at the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC). There’s still time to enter. Everyone is invited! CSA […]
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The new North Carolina state record thresher was certified on February 9, breaking a record that has stood since 2005. Courtesy North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Records are broken all the time. This one was demolished. Steven Viltoft, of Southport, North Carolina, blew away the state record for common thresher shark with a 589-pound, […]
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Catch marlin off the coast throughout the summer. Courtesy Crystal Coast Battle a bruiser bluefin tuna on stand-up tackle. Flick a fly to a tailing redfish. Troll, jig, live-line, cast—choose your preference. North Carolina’s Crystal Coast serves it all up on a picturesque platter. This region spans 85 miles of coastline from Bogue Inlet to […]
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