Batteries Portable Live WellSalt Water Sportsman - Capt. Dave Lear When Capt. Mac Jank of Port O’Connor, Texas, started searching for a portable live well for his kayak and skiff, as someone who loves to tinker, he …
Fishing Fly Fishing on the DriftSalt Water Sportsman - Mike Conner Catching fish on fly frequently requires you to cover some water, and drifting is a sensible way to do it. But unlike fishing with conventional gear …
Virginia Beach, VA Mid-Atlantic DolphinSalt Water Sportsman - Ric Burnley Along the mid-Atlantic coast, there’s a 50-mile stretch — between the inshore bays and offshore canyons — that often gets overlooked. A handful of …
Bahamas Berry Islands, Bahamas FishingSalt Water Sportsman - Alex Suescun Minutes after dropping anchor and setting out a chum bag, assorted reef fish began congregating behind the boat. Ballyhoo soon showed up also, and …
Miami Beach Spring Sailfish FishingSalt Water Sportsman - George Poveromo Colbalt-purple, northward-flowing ocean water out front of Miami makes magic, especially in the spring. Terry Flora and I barely finished setting out …
Boats Boat Test: Regulator 26XOSalt Water Sportsman - Gary Caputi I met Mike DeFrancesco from Yacht Works, the Florida Keys Regulator dealer, and factory rep Bob Bissinger in Tavernier, Florida, for a tour of the …
Boat Test: Wellcraft 352 OffshoreSalt Water Sportsman - Alex Suescun The new version of Wellcraft’s flagship, the 352 Fisherman, is built for the rigors of unpredictable offshore waters. Equipped with the Offshore …
Garmin Shaded Bathymetric ChartsSalt Water Sportsman - Jim Hendricks If you could drain the ocean and look at the seafloor without water, you’d see every reef, rock, ledge and wreck. You’d find uncharted, overlooked …
Boats Boat Safety GearSalt Water Sportsman - Capt. Dave Lear With the prime fishing season getting underway, now is the perfect time to check the boat’s safety gear. Requirements vary from state to state on …
Garmin Maximizing Tournament SuccessSalt Water Sportsman - Staff South Florida’s sailfish tournament circuit represents one of the world’s most equipment-intensive, information-driven and competitive-angling …
Boats How to Insure Your BoatSalt Water Sportsman - Dave Lear The long hours of research and shopping for a boat are behind you. You made your pick, signed on the dotted line, and that brand-new boat of your …
Fishing Best Baits for Striped BassSalt Water Sportsman There are a lot of bait options when fishing for striped bass, and each angler you come across will have their own list of favorites. The best baits …
Boats New Fishing Boats for 2019Salt Water Sportsman - SWS Staff The new crop of fishing boats runs the gamut. The common theme seems to be the melding of features for both dedicated fishing and family weekend fun, …
Fish Side-Scan Sonar TipsSalt Water Sportsman - George Poveromo Side-scanning technology, in its basic form, shows the bottom and water column off both sides of a vessel at programmable distances or, if desired, …
South Florida Where to Fish in MaySalt Water Sportsman - SWS Staff The Salt Water Sportsman editors list the best two locations to go in May for your favorite saltwater species, plus notes for each location about why …
Fishability Test: Grady-White Canyon 456Salt Water Sportsman - Capt. Dave Lear During a 60-mile run for a day of swordfishing off Morehead City, North Carolina, the 45-footer showed its mettle. The deepwater gladiators failed …
Halibut Northern California Halibut Fishing TipsSalt Water Sportsman - Abe Cuanang Everything is just right. Set up with four weighted lines rigged with live bait, I follow the edge of an outgoing tide using a stop-and-go method …
Striped Bass FishingSalt Water Sportsman - Staff Striped bass (Morone saxatilis) are one of the most sought after gamefish in the United States. Silver and white with distinctive black stripes, they …
Boat Camping TipsSalt Water Sportsman - Dave Lear Staying overnight in remote fishing spots is an appealing prospect for adventurous anglers. Spoil islands in the Intracoastal Waterway, barrier …
Fly-Fishing for Striped BassSalt Water Sportsman - John Mcmurray There are anglers who exclusively fly-fish for stripers. I’m not one of them. I love to fish plugs, even bait. But there’s something awesome about …
Recipes Recipe: Grilled GrouperSalt Water Sportsman - James Petrakis Renowned for its rich flavor and exquisite texture, grouper also has the ideal density to grill to perfection without getting dry. The potatoes on a …
Trophy Striped Bass in ConnecticutSalt Water Sportsman - Mike Roy It was 6 p.m., and we still had some daylight to tempt big stripers in the shallows with our free-lined menhaden. Suddenly, a large boil disturbed …
New Fishing Gear for 2019Salt Water Sportsman - SWS Staff With a new season upon us, it’s time to dust off the gear, replace some standbys, and maybe add something spiffy to your kit. Here’s a few ideas to …
A Guide to the Striped Bass Seasons and MigrationsSalt Water Sportsman - Gary Caputi From Canada’s Maritime Provinces to the beaches of North Carolina and even Northern California, stripers thrive as ocean predators, tidal river …
How to Fish for Striped BassSalt Water Sportsman - Gary Caputi From Canada’s Maritime Provinces to the beaches of North Carolina and even Northern California, stripers thrive as ocean predators, tidal river …
Tools for Landing FishSalt Water Sportsman - Dave Lear Most of us load more rods and tackle on our boats than we actually need, yet we forget or simply choose not to carry the few items that facilitate …
All About Striped BassSalt Water Sportsman - Staff Classic California Stripers By Angelo Cuanang San Francisco Bay striper fishermen get serious in the spring, when school fish from 3 to 12 pounds begin …
Where to Catch Striped BassSalt Water Sportsman - Staff Where to Catch Striped Bass in California By Angelo Cuanang San Francisco Bay striper fishermen get serious in the spring, when school fish from 3 to …
Best Cobia BaitsSalt Water Sportsman - Capt. Dave Lear Known by several aliases (ling, lemonfish, crab eaters), cobia, a popular and nomadic game fish, frequent the entire Gulf Coast and Atlantic seaboard …
Accessories for Trolling Motor ProtectionSalt Water Sportsman - Capt. Dave Lear The latest generation of saltwater trolling motors are made to endure abuse. From sealed electronic boards to corrosion-resistant finishes and …
