More than 40 species of flying fish, ranging from six to 20 inches long, can be found skittering or gliding across scintillating oceans around the world. While these fish usually fall prey to swift predators from above and below the water's surface, they’re also capab...
Finding quality outdoors content for your commute or down time can eat into what little time you have, so finding the right shows is important. Experts provide useful insights into fishing and the outdoors as a whole with years of experience doing what they...
Idioms are created through a gradual process in which metaphors go from being thought provoking, to unanimously understood phrases in common speech. Luckily, over the years, dozens of idioms revolving around fish have been created and are the perfect way to entertain y...
Live bait is the oldest and most reliable bait because you're offering fish what they naturally eat. Setting up to fish with live bait is fairly simple, but if it's not done right, you might be feeding fish and not catching them. Here are the most popular ways to fish wi...
Conventional tackle is the standard equipment most anglers take with them from inland lakes to the Continental Shelf. The utility of conventional gear is second to none, with a single setup capable of catching a variety of fish across different en...
Conventional fishing rods and conventional tackle is the go-to gear for most anglers in water that ranges from inland lakes to offshore reefs. As a single rod capable of catching fish in almost all circumstances, the utility of a conventional f...
When booking a fishing charter, it can be difficult to discern what you’re responsible for and what will be provided. Trips aside, fishing requires a ton of gear that can get expensive in a hurry. Luckily, most guides will provide you with the big tick...
Fishing for tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) first became an attraction along Florida’s Gulf Coast as early as the late 19th century, in what is...
Though speckled trout, flounder, and redfish hold the Texas saltwater angler’s imagination today, there once was a time when presidents traveled to Tarpon, Texas—currently Port Aransas— escorted by U.S. Navy battleships to pursue the Silver King. President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s successful trip to...
Offshore fishing covers a wide range of environments and fish species that can be targeted more effectively by using different setups. The rigging from one type of fishing to another is very different and can be overwhelming. To help you make the most of your t...
Whether you’re headed out on your own or fishing with a guide, it’s important to stay in compliance with the rules and regulations of the area you plan to fish. While the responsibility of getting your license falls on you, a guide service will generally tell you what you need to have. If they don’t...
Offshore fishing happens in the vast open waters miles from the shore, which makes finding the fish that much harder. When searching for the right place to wet a line, your eyes can only help so much, because most of the best spots can’t be seen from the sur...
Plans to construct offshore wind farms have been in the works since the Trump administration proposed plans to construct wind generators off the East Coast. This part of the Atlantic Ocean is a major contributor to the commercial fishing industry, which...
Heading miles offshore on a sportfisher can be peaceful with good conditions, but if the wind picks up, it can get uncomfortable and possibly dangerous. Wind makes fishing more difficult in almost every way, and at some point, it’s not safe. Let’s take a...
One of the few things that is universally understood to be a sure sign of a bad time is the sight of a person bent over the railing of a boat. Seasickness is a fickle occurrence, with some going unfazed even in the worst weather, while others are struck by it during...
The best way to have a successful day on the water and get on the fish is by booking a fishing charter. Fishing charters are led by experienced captains and guides who have precise local knowledge and the right gear. There are no guarantees in fishing, but booking a fishing charter is as close as yo...
Trying to decide between an inshore trip or an offshore trip can be difficult because they offer drastically different experiences. Both of these trips are popular because they give you the chance to fight incredible sportfish and spend the day on the water, but the similarities end there. Finding a...
Inshore fishing is a popular type of fishing that's often done in waters 30 meters deep or less. It's an action packed way to catch fish, and due to the close proximity to shore, it's a great choice for those that are time constrained or get sea sick easily on longer deep sea trips. Typically you ca...
Jetty fishing is one of the most popular and accessible types of saltwater fishing, offering anglers the opportunity to catch a mixed bag of inshore and some nearshore fish species. Heading to the jetties only takes a few minutes which lets you spend more...
Flats are found in coastal inshore waters around the world and give anglers diverse fishing opportunities. These rich environments have shallow water which makes them sensitive to tides but can make finding fish a little bit easier. Here is everything you...
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Weekly fishing reports straight from the cameras and eyes of local guides in Hatteras, North Caro...
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Weekly fishing reports straight from the cameras and eyes of local guides in Montana. It doesn't get better than...
Heading miles offshore to chase giant pelagic species is one of our favorite things to do, but having the wrong boat can make your trip much less enjoyable and possibly downright dangerous. Rest assured, if you book a [Captain Experiences offshor...
The Florida Keys are an archipelago of coral islands off the southern point of Florida starting just south of Miami. The weather in the Keys is tropical because it’s further south and surrounded by the warm water in the Gulf. The pristine beaches, warm weather, a...
