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MARKET MILESTONES
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MARKET MILESTONES

A new line of high-tech water systems gives boaters another reason to keep the spigot on

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4 mins  |
April - May 2023
MASSIVE BLACKFISH SMASHES RECORD
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MASSIVE BLACKFISH SMASHES RECORD

It seems if you want to catch a world-record tautog, you need to be on Fish Bound IV with Capt. Kane Bounds, out of Ocean City, Maryland.

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1 min  |
April 2023
IS BISCAYNE BAY BACK?
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IS BISCAYNE BAY BACK?

THE BELEAGUERED WATERS NEXT TO FLORIDA'S SECOND-LARGEST CITY STILL HAVE PLENTY TO OFFER.

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6 mins  |
April 2023
Off the Deep End
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Off the Deep End

No electric reels? No problem. Hand-crank deep-dropping is a blast with the right gear.

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4 mins  |
April 2023
Friends in Low Places
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Friends in Low Places

Releasing bottomfish using proper techniques goes a long way toward maintaining healthy populations.

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2 mins  |
April 2023
Depth Perception
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Depth Perception

The right sonar transducer frequency for deepwater fishing depends on the species you plan to target.

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3 mins  |
April 2023
Trolling Motor Vs. Poling for Shallow-Water Fishing
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Trolling Motor Vs. Poling for Shallow-Water Fishing

Knowing when to shift between the trolling motor and the push pole can make all the difference.

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3 mins  |
April 2023
Deep-Drop Power Play
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Deep-Drop Power Play

Electric reels have made deep-dropping for swords easier.

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4 mins  |
April 2023
HOW TO SPOT A CHEAP BOAT
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HOW TO SPOT A CHEAP BOAT

In shopping for a boat, it's easy to miss warning signs of shoddy construction and outfitting, especially when your head is filled with visions of calm seas and biting fish.

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2 mins  |
April 2023
RIGHT WHALE, WRONG TACK
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RIGHT WHALE, WRONG TACK

I'm not OK with the very real possibility of right whales going extinct if we don't figure something out.

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2 mins  |
April 2023
Pathfinder 2400 Open
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Pathfinder 2400 Open

A hybrid on steroids that's at home trolling nearshore weed lines or drifting inshore flats.

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3 mins  |
April 2023
SEATROUT GROW FAST
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SEATROUT GROW FAST

Five years old. That's the age of the record-setting seatrout caught in North Carolina, covered in our February issue. Angler Cathy Jones' spotted seatrout weighed 11 pounds, 3 ounces and measured almost 34 inches.

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1 min  |
April 2023
World Cat 260CC-X
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World Cat 260CC-X

This multihull center-console represents a refreshing new midsize option for serious offshore fishing.

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3 mins  |
April 2023
ROCK STAR
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ROCK STAR

CATCH BIG ROCKFISH AND HAVE MORE FUN WITH SLOW-PITCH GEAR.

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5 mins  |
April 2023
Winds of Change
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Winds of Change

The greatest threat to fisheries is a warming, acidifying ocean.

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3 mins  |
April 2023
THE BURN FACTOR
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THE BURN FACTOR

Tips for keeping your vessel fuel-efficient

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5 mins  |
April - May 2023
ROCKSTAR BREAKS RECORDS
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ROCKSTAR BREAKS RECORDS

Costa Rica's largest and richest tournament rolls on

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6 mins  |
April - May 2023
REMEMBERING A LEGEND
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REMEMBERING A LEGEND

A TRIBUTE TO CAPT. PETER B. WRIGHT

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10+ mins  |
April - May 2023
Magical Mel-O-Dee
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Magical Mel-O-Dee

The story of a family's mission to restore an heirloom, thanks to the love of history, the Outer Banks, and a boatbuilding legacy

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10 mins  |
April - May 2023
DINING THE EASTERN SEABOARD
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DINING THE EASTERN SEABOARD

Discovering some of the best eateries along the East Coast

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8 mins  |
April - May 2023
3D TUNA
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3D TUNA

This dredge offering is far from just another rubber fish

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4 mins  |
April - May 2023
Light-Tackle Lingcod
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Light-Tackle Lingcod

Why mess with deepwater setups when these toothy predators take lures and even flies in the shallows?

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6 mins  |
April 2023
SKIN-TELLIGENCE IN SPORT FISHING
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SKIN-TELLIGENCE IN SPORT FISHING

Your skin remembers all and will remind you later if you don't take care of it now

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9 mins  |
March 2023
LIGHT-TACKLE PARADISE IN GUATEMALA
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LIGHT-TACKLE PARADISE IN GUATEMALA

Get the shots, improve your skills

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2 mins  |
March 2023
FISHING THE BERMUDA TRIPLE CROWN
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FISHING THE BERMUDA TRIPLE CROWN

A summer-tournament highlight gets even better this year

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3 mins  |
March 2023
Before the Strike: The Catch
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Before the Strike: The Catch

Tuna Poke Tower|Hawaiian Chi Chi

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1 min  |
March 2023
A Baja Oasis
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A Baja Oasis

Like a shimmering desert mirage, a worldwide billfishing hotspot takes shape in Mexico

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8 mins  |
March 2023
BAYLISS BOATWORKS 67
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BAYLISS BOATWORKS 67

Simplicity, elegance and versatility keep the competition envious

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4 mins  |
March 2023
The Underwater Wireman's Club
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The Underwater Wireman's Club

LESSONS AND REFLECTIONS OF SOME INCREDIBLY LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES

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10 mins  |
March 2023
THE EYES IN THE SKIES
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THE EYES IN THE SKIES

Learn when to switch modes to track birds offshore

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3 mins  |
March 2023