States in the Southeast, tired of inconsistencies in federal management of red snapper fisheries, are pursuing exempted ...

Extended red snapper season puts a premium on the right tackle. Learn which bottom-fishing combos excel for snapper, grouper, ...

Based on a length-to-weight calculator from the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission, Ortiz’s length record might have weighed in the 20- to 22-pound range. That’s well below the current IGFA ...

It’s the middle of February, four hours into a battle with a monster bluefin tuna, and the only thing between me and the wind-driven sea spray is my rain gear. Six months later, a summer thunderstorm ...

Summertime in Stuart, Florida, is a time of slick seas and abundance. Baitfish swarm where the St. Lucie River meets the Indian River and flows out of the pass over nearshore reefs of the Treasure ...

As we have said many times in the past at Salt Water Sportsman, dual-console boats combine the best of both worlds, offering outstanding fishability and creature comforts that all crew members can ...

I am here and at your service. The text from Flip came through at 10:03am on Wednesday, July 16. Salt Water Sportsman and Sport Fishing were producing a daily broadcast from ICAST and I had invited ...

Newport is a company making waves in the industry with electric outboard motors made for small boats. Recently, they announced the launch of their most powerful and technologically advanced system to ...

This year at ICAST, Okuma introduced a pair of new reels built for serious saltwater anglers. The Tesoro LDJ Jigging Reel is crafted for all-day comfort when slow pitch fishing, with smooth power and ...

Offshore fishing has expanded beyond traditional trolling with heavy gear. Advancements in high-end spinning reels and rods, braided lines, and even ­smaller conventional reels for jigging and ...

One thing I’ve learned in my years as a boating angler is that attempting to engage in an unfamiliar fishery can seem like a daunting proposition. And when it comes to saltwater fishing in Southern ...

In the world of big-game fishing, your reel is more than just a tool—it’s your lifeline when a blue marlin dumps your spool or a tuna dives into the deep. Serious anglers know that performance, ...