How to Catch Surfperch: West Coast Beach Fishing Guide
Surfperch — a family of small to mid-size live-bearing fishes (Embiotocidae) found along the U.S. West Coast — are one of the most accessible saltwater fisheries in North America. Available…
How to Catch Bowfin & Gar: Tackle, Spots & Old-School Tactics
Bowfin (Amia calva) and gar (Lepisosteidae) are North America’s living fossils — primitive fish that survived the dinosaurs and still inhabit warm-water rivers, swamps, and lakes across the eastern and…
How to Catch Striped Marlin: Pacific Tackle, Tactics & Hot Spots
Striped marlin (Kajikia audax) — the most acrobatic and visually striking billfish in the Pacific — is a bluewater favorite of light-tackle anglers. Stripeys average 100-250 pounds (rarely topping 400),…
How to Catch Blue Marlin: Bluewater Trolling, Tackle & Tactics
Blue marlin (Makaira nigricans) — the apex pelagic gamefish of the Atlantic and Pacific — is the ultimate bluewater quarry. Blues exceed 1,000 pounds (the famous “grander”), run for blistering…
How to Catch Sauger: River Fishing Tackle, Spots & Techniques
Sauger (Sander canadensis) — the walleye’s smaller, darker, river-living cousin — is one of the most underrated freshwater gamefish in North America. Saugers thrive in big, turbid rivers where walleye…
How to Catch Sheepshead: Bridges, Pilings & Crab Bait Tactics
Sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus) — nicknamed “convict fish” for their black-and-white striped pattern — are one of the most popular inshore targets in the southern U.S. They’re strong fighters, abundant around…
How to Catch Tripletail: Tackle, Tactics & Hot Spots
Tripletail (Lobotes surinamensis) is one of the most unique and prized inshore-to-nearshore gamefish in the southern U.S. Named for the appearance of three tails (the soft dorsal and anal fins…
How to Catch Atlantic Salmon: Maine Rivers, Tackle & Techniques
Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) — the “king of game fish” — is one of the most storied freshwater quarries in North America. After decades of decline, sport fishing for sea-run…
How to Catch Striped Bass: A Complete Guide
Complete guide to catching Striped Bass. Best tackle, baits, lures, and techniques from experienced anglers. Learn how to find, hook, and land more striped bass.
How to Catch Snook: A Complete Guide
Complete guide to catching Snook. Best tackle, baits, lures, and techniques from experienced anglers. Learn how to find, hook, and land more snook.