Based on a length-to-weight calculator from the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission, Ortiz’s length record might have weighed in the 20- to 22-pound range. That’s well below the current IGFA ...

Winter in the Florida Keys sees sailfish hunting ballyhoo over the shallows along Islamorada, presenting anglers with a unique opportunity.

Bay boats, roomy, with elevated casting decks and shallow drafts, remain among the most versatile of all saltwater fishing boats. No single boat design, except perhaps the center console, has had as ...

Consistency and familiarity are good things in a boat line. They make it easy for customers not only to move up to larger models but also to move into a particular boat brand. One of the things I’ve ...

Whether you’re chasing sailfish or salmon, Washington, D.C. has a hand in your experience and success on the water. Members of Congress set laws and allocate funding for federal agencies, research ...

When it comes to dream fishing destinations, every angler has his or her own bucket list. But here’s a collection (in no particular order) of both domestic and international destinations offering ...

Early starts are relative, based on geography. For example, clearing a dark South Florida inlet at 5 a.m. is extremely aggressive, whereas off the Northeast, you’d be arriving late to the party—and ...

Fishing sunglasses leave their mark. You can spot a hard-core angler from across the room at a formal engagement. Those pale raccoon rings around the eyes and the ball cap-bleached beacon of a ...

The night before I take my boat offshore fishing, I find it hard to sleep. Of course, I’m excited about the adventure ahead, but my dreams are disturbed by the possibility of something going wrong.

A chrome-blue torpedo of a tuna blows out from under the hull of the 55-foot Rampage, snatches the struggling anchovy, and dissolves into the depths. Monofilament peels off the reel with just enough ...

Sharp anglers know there are limited ­periods each day when the largest shares of fish are caught. Finding these productive time slots—commonly referred to as windows—takes dedication. It’s not ...