From late winter through early spring, trophy trout hold tight in the shallows of the Chesapeake. Here's how to catch them.

Simrad Marine Electronics has announced the launch of FishCast powered by Roffs, now available as an intuitive overlay for ...

The following fish fillet and utility knives were put to the test by Salt Water Sportsman editors, and all of them have their upsides. Whether you’re keeping busy with boat chores when the bite is ...

A fish finder is only as good as the transducer it uses. So boating anglers need to put just as much thought into what type of transducer they choose as in the fish finder itself. One of the biggest ...

During a boating emergency, things happen fast, and there’s little time to think. A rehearsed plan of action is one of the best ways to handle most situations, including emergencies that threaten crew ...

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 ...

Rods shattered, reels stolen, rusted tackle, gear soaking wet and stinky—these are just a few true horror stories of a traveling angler. Nothing is worse than arriving at an overseas fishing ...

Quantum brought heavy hitters to ICAST 2025 with two new lines of saltwater spinning reels and a top-notch line of rods. The classic Cabo reel lineup has been revamped and models are now totally IPX8 ...

I’ve spent decades fishing my South Florida home waters, as well as throughout the Bahamas and Florida Keys. I’ve traveled for Salt Water Sportsman and the World of Saltwater Fishing television series ...

Sun-protective fishing hoodies took the world by storm a few years ago, and they don’t appear to be going anywhere. Slapping a hood on a performance fishing shirt just makes too much sense, and it’s a ...

Live sonar has launched an angling revolution, and like it or not, there’s no going back. Among freshwater bass, crappie and walleye fishermen, live ­sonar (aka forward-facing ­sonar or FFS) has ...

Blackfin’s ­metamorphosis from hardcore fishing boats to luxury-packed hardcore fishing machines began six years ago. Offering 10 stylish, posh, smooth-riding and battle-ready center- and ...