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.

When I first used a spiral-wrapped rod on a party boat, I got some strange looks,” Darin Dohi laughs. Dohi’s conventional rod had the first line guide on top of the blank, the second guide at an ...

Florida has announced a fall season for private recreational anglers in the Gulf. It will be open to those fishing from private recreational vessels or state-permitted charter vessels without a ...

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 ...

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 ...

This year at ICAST, Okuma introduced a pair of new reels built for serious saltwater anglers. The Tesoro LDJ Jigging Reel is crafted for all-day comfort when slow pitch fishing, with smooth power and ...

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 ...

Today’s center-console boats are incredible fishing machines. If you are considering a new one, here are seven features you should look for, elements that indicate the boatbuilder is paying attention ...

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 ...

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 ...