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, ...

“Whoa, did you see that big mama?” asks an excited Capt. Dan Clymer as we both stare at the giant swirl left on the surface where a trophy-size snook had just swiped at a plug, completely missing the ...

The opah, also known as moonfish (Lampris guttatus), has a remarkable distinction in the marine world: it’s the only known fish that is fully warm-blooded. While fish like tuna and certain sharks are ...

I got hooked on dredging while fly fishing a Miami roadside canal many moons ago. The canal in question was deep, and aside from holding the usual South Florida freshwater inhabitants, juvenile tarpon ...

The center-console is unbeatable when it comes to effective big-water fishing. The basic concept emerged decades ago, providing 360 degrees of access to the rail, making the timeless design a natural ...

This fast and simple recipe combines the sweet, delicate flavor of snapper with the tartness of citrus and crisp texture of deep-frying. Add your favorite sides for a delectable and hearty meal.

A lot has changed since the bay boat first came on the scene. The demand for a jack-of-all-trades craft led boatbuilders to design increasingly bigger, more seaworthy boats with taller gunwales, lots ...

Fishing is a sport of learning and evolving. Every skill and technique in your arsenal is an adaptation for situational necessity that makes you a better angler. Here are 16 tried-and-true tricks from ...

While flipping through a couple of wholesale fly company catalogs recently, it occurred to me that the number of saltwater patterns has skyrocketed in the last few years. I’ve been tying for over 40 ...

Cleaning the boat after a successful fishing trip is a chore most of us don’t relish. But a thorough washdown after exposure to salt spray helps protect against corrosion and other problems and ...

If Goldilocks was an angler, she would have a really hard time setting drag pressure on a fishing reel. This setting is too strong, this setting is too weak. If Goldilocks could only find a drag ...