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SORRY AUSSIES, THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A NORTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA

I caught my first northern bluefin tuna 20-some years ago, off northernmost Australia's Cape York peninsula.

BIDEN BANS SWORDFISH DRIFT GILL NETS IN US

I'll be right upfront: I'm not a fan of legislative riders, where an issue unrelated to the major piece of legislation gets attached as a way of getting it passed.

WHY DO SMALLER FISH TASTE BETTER?

Small fish eat better than big ones. I've heard that statement about so many fish species: redfish, black drum, grouper, mackerel, bluefish, and the list goes on.

THESE TWO FISH WILL HURT YOU

Scorpaenidae is a huge family worldwide, with several hundred species in all, many of them found around the US. Those species range from the beautiful (lionfish) to the interesting (scorpionfish, including the California sculpin) to the truly hideous (stonefish).

Go Big or Go Home

Try live-baiting with oversize offerings such as Spanish mackerel or lobster. It's not as crazy as it sounds.

Is There a Dark Side to Bright Lines?

\"By the time they get close enough to see line color, they are likely already ignoring it.' \" - David A. Ross, Ph.D.

THE YELLOW MOUTHS OF TEXAS

A big speck is not the same fish as a small one. Here's what to know if you're looking to land a trophy.

Tactics and Tackle

\"I believe offbeat lure colors are more a function of creative integration by anglers rather than functionality.'

FISHABILITY

Contender 26 Bay The new 26 Bay proves fast, smooth, dry, and eminently capable for nearshore fishing.

Seeing Red Again

Recalibrating quotas based on fishing-effort surveys gave more red grouper to recreational anglers in the Gulf of Mexico. Commercial interests are crying foul.

Talk on the Dock

\"We must change our management approach if we're to ensure our fisheries' long-term health and sustainability. \"

The Fish Painter

King Sailfish Mounts is on a mission to get more anglers to release more fish. Chris Murrah helps them do it.

THE FAMED LOUISIANA LUMPS

There may be no better place on the planet to catch wintertime tuna

REEL CAST WINS BIG IN LOS CABOS

An unlikely team emerges victorious

LEADERBOARD SHUFFLE

The 2022 season-long tournament closes with narrow wins

RELEASE RECOVERY

Tracking the time it takes billfish to recover after release

CLOSE CALLS

Sharing the hard-learned lessons from near disasters at sea, and how you can be better prepared

TEQUILA TIME

This fiery spirit is ready for its turn in the sun. As a general rule, tequilas produced with agave from the lowlands and valleys of Mexico are big and bold, with herbal, floral, citrus, and earthy aromatics and flavors, while tequilas from the mountainous highlands tend to be a bit softer, more delicate, and a little sweeter. There are three categories: Tequila blanco-also called silver tequila-is unaged; reposados are aged from two months to one year in oak barrels; and añejos are aged from one to four years. All three styles are exceptionally sippable either straight up or in an elegant cocktail such as a paloma. Salud!

Before the Strike

EARLE HALL

Discovering Morocco's White Marlin

Fantastic opportunities await in this off-the-beaten-path destination

PANAMA’S DYNAMIC DUO

Meet the two young photographers who are introducing this Central American nation in a way that no others have managed to do before

RETURN TO THE NORTH DROP

A once-familiar destination is making a real comeback

EXPEDITION CABO Sandy beaches and striped marlin south of the border

The participating anglers and instructors enjoy their final night in Cabo San Lucas following the beachside awards presentation.

BLACK & BLUE GOES DOWN TO THE WIRE

Challenging fishing for this year’s event

SPEEDSTER SLOWDOWN

Easy-does-it trolling speeds for wahoo

How to Butcher a Goose

You've gone out and gotten yourself a Canada goose. Congratulations! You've plucked it, gutted it, and now you're looking at a nice whole goose.

Time Well Spent.

A REFLECTION ON MY FIRST ARCHERY SEASON

They Rise Up From the Ground

first took up mule deer hunting back in 2020 when A.J., his dad (Art), and I all drew tags for east central Wyoming.

Continuing the Collared Dove Tradition

I pulled the stock and barrels of the sleek Ruger \"Red Label\" twelve-gauge over/under from the green, leather-lined canvas case.

The Tradition of a Southern Gentleman

A few years back, I moved to northern Florida, specifically, the Red Hills of Florida, for a new job.