We, the greater human population, have always had a fascination with things that potentially are a threat to us. Think poisonous snake strikes, alligator chomps, shark bites or lightning strikes. At the opposite end of the spectrum, we have the same sort of insatiable fascination with winning the Mega Millions lottery. The odds of any happening are close to the same.
The movie Jaws was a catalyst in bringing sharksand the fear of sharks-into the mainstream. A lot of people I know would no longer swim at night in the ocean (or even at night in a swimming pool) after viewing the movie.
During the summer of 2022, we experienced a "they're baaaaaaaaack" moment. Sharks were constantly on the evening TV news and in the daily papers. Should this be a scary moment or simply viewed as the natural balance of the ocean environment? I tend to think the latter.
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Jupiter 40
The new Jupiter 40 shines brightly amid an increasingly crowded orbit of similar-size offshore center-console fishing machines.
Pursuit S 248 Sport
The new S 248 Sport offers a versatile alternative to the growing number of mega-size, multi-outboard center-console fishing boats.
Pressing Pause
MAKING THE MOST OF THE TIDE'S RUNNING-SLACK PERIODS WILL UP YOUR GAME.
NEED FOR SPEED
SPEED-TROLLING WITH DIVING LIPLESS PLUGS HAS EMERGED AS THE NEXT BIG THING FOR FINICKY PACIFIC BLUEFIN TUNA.
FISH WIDE OPEN
TODAY'S NEW BREED OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE OUTBOARD BOATS EXPANDS ANGLING HORIZONS
FLORIDA KEYS OVERNIGHTER
THE DRY TORTUGAS IS NO LONGER THE FINAL FRONTIER, BUT THE BOTTOMFISHING IS STILL WORTH THE TRIP.
A Quiet Revolution
Brushless saltwater trolling motors turn up the efficiency and turn down the noise.
The Right Propeller
Changing out your props? Here are five things to know first, straight from the experts.
Topwaters for Every Speed
There's nothing better than watching a fish slam a plug as it rips across the water's surface.
Don't Let Current Ruin Your Bottom-Fishing Trip
Lengthen your soak time with this fast-current bottom rig.
