Power catamarans have inspired strong opinions among serious anglers for years. For some, twin hulls promise unmatched stability and efficiency. For others, questions remain about handling quirks and ...

While no single factor determines whether fish will bite, barometric pressure can have a dramatic impact on feeding activity. Understanding what the numbers mean—and more importantly, how they are ...

In 500 feet of water, it takes almost a minute for the lure to hit bottom. With any luck, it takes less time to get a bite. Then the work begins. Cranking up fish with a heavy rod and reel burns more ...

Night-vision technology for boaters has evolved mightily since I began following and testing these devices 30 years ago. Among the first were marine night-vision scopes from ITT Industries. Adapted ...

Ripping over dunes in a side-by-side, Ryan Morie clutches the grab bar and shouts over the roaring engine, “You drive these things a lot back home?” He must have been impressed—or maybe a little ...

Is “beautifunctional” a word? Maybe not, but it’s a great way to describe Albemarle’s new entry into the outboard-powered mid-40-foot-size sport fishing market. The Carolinian 45 Fisharound Express is ...

You can always tell when a boat is designed by people who actually fish, and the Pathfinder 2300 HPS leaves no doubt that its builders know what works from firsthand experience. Since its introduction ...

Shimano North America Fishing has debuted the Talica 40II A, the latest size in its flagship lever-drag conventional reel series. The all-new two-speed lever-drag Talica 40II A is set to debut at the ...

One thing I’ve learned in my years as a boating angler is that attempting to engage in an unfamiliar fishery can seem like a daunting proposition. And when it comes to saltwater fishing in Southern ...

If you encountered a grizzly bear in the woods, would you dance and taunt the 700-pound man-eater? Well, trolling a high-speed lure past marlin, wahoo, tuna and dolphin is like poking the bear—it ...

Fillet red snapper correctly, and you show respect to this iconic species by harvesting every last bit of meat. There’s much more to a big red snapper than just fillets. I like to harvest the cheeks, ...

Fishing is a sport of learning and evolving. Every skill and technique in your arsenal is an adaptation for situational necessity that makes you a better angler. Here are 16 tried-and-true tricks from ...