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A Whole Different Animal - Wild Cats that Got the Cream

MOST ANGLERS HAVE STRONG BELIEFS ABOUT WHAT HULL TYPE IS BEST. Running hard in rough water requires a seaworthy platform with the strength and stability to keep you safe, comfortable and dry. Among the different trends that have consequently become evident from the evolution of center consoles, boat builders are cornering a new niche of complex and competitive catamarans harnessing more outboard power than ever before. Breaking the barrier with innovative hull designs and deck layouts, the newest catamarans offer unobstructed fishability while providing increased fuel economy and speed per applied horsepower.

Pulley Ridge 2.0 The Jig Is Up

WE’RE FORTUNATE TO HAVE SOME of the most rewarding bottom fishing north of the equator. If the Sunshine State’s countless reefs, wrecks and ledges aren’t enough to keep you entertained, then you should know about a unique deep-water coral community that exists within a day’s boat ride from Key West. For adventurous anglers lucky enough to have experienced these rich waters, the area has proven to yield a bottom fishing bonanza beyond anyone’s imagination. However, the approach at Pulley Ridge has changed dramatically since we first started exploring the depths nearly a decade ago.

The Lotus Effect - Exploring The Science Of The Shine

THERE HAVE BEEN COUNTLESS TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATIONS inspired by the animal kingdom, with the science of emulating nature known as biomimetics. Evolution has perfected natural designs and environmental approaches over hundreds of millions of years, providing chemists, biologists and engineers with a perfect platform to advance modern materials and manufacturing processes. Learning the way of the lotus leaf has revealed remarkable self-cleaning properties resulting from the unique flora’s ultrahydrophobic surface architecture producing water droplets in nearly perfect spherical shape.

Everglades Enlivened

Ailing Florida Bay Shows Promising Signs of Life

Yellow [Fin] Fever

Amid the Confines of Pristine Natural Habitat, Tuna Aplenty Defines This Pacific Island Hideaway

In-Depth

The Real Deal on Reporting Draft

Three-Pointer

Treble Hook Selection for Specific Applications

Shrimp Stir Fry

THOUGH TAKEOUT IS TEMPTING, homemade stir fry is easy to prepare and adaptable to a wide range of ingredients. In my kitchen, simplicity rules and I prefer to make the most of lean protein and the availability of fresh vegetables. And when faced with only a half hour to put dinner on the table, my go-to shrimp stir fry recipe pleases all.

Bote Rover

BY ALLOWING ANGLERS TO CAPITALIZE on the stealthy attributes of a paddleboard combined with the longer range of a skiff, BOTE is lifting limitations and redefining what can be achieved from such a minimalist platform. With a super shallow draft and recommended 6 HP four-stroke, the endless pursuit on your quest for the one truly is infinite in opportunities when perched atop the tricked-out Rover.

Tuna Endive Bites

WITH THE SUMMER SEASON UPON US and anglers along both coasts capitalizing on the seasonal availability of fresh yellowfin tuna, there’s no better time to enjoy this light and spicy treat. Perfect for a snack or appetizer, this quick and healthy recipe highlights the fish’s natural flavors and succulent texture with a unique presentation.

Double Stack

INNOVATIVE ANGLERS HAVE DEVELOPED several tactics and techniques to effectively present offerings deep below the surface. Popular options include planers and trolling weights. However, these devices come with a bit of guesswork in regard to their exact depth of deployment. Downriggers are much more accurate and also provide anglers with the opportunity to fish with lighter outfits.

Organized Chaos

Tips for Maximizing Rod Storage and Usage

Winter Custom

MANY OF TODAY’S OFFSHORE ANGLING platforms measuring 30 feet or less are outboard-powered center consoles, but Winter Custom offers a unique alternative to this uniformity with their exquisite 30 Express. Designed and assembled with many of the same luxurious attributes and amenities featured on lavish tournament boats traveling the world, this tremendously capable pocket battlewagon packs a heavy punch.

Elective Insomnia

Stringing Gogs Like the Pros

Optics Optimized

Seeing Straight With Enhanced Eyesight

Front Lines

Spanish Mackerel Entice Marlin & More

Buttoned Up

Rigging a Harpoon the Right Way

Onslow Bay 33

Tournament Approved

Tideline 365

The Newest Breed of Offshore Pedigree

Grady-White 456

Luxury Sport Fishing Reimagined

SaltMarsh Heron 18

WHILE SOME STRIVE FOR IMMACULATE SKIFFS outfitted with the most advanced amenities, there’s a new breed of inshore anglers that don’t want or need unnecessary complications, knowing these luxuries only add to the bottom line. With a namesake to the coastal wetlands in which this skiff excels, the SaltMarsh Heron 18 yields unparalleled access to productive flats along with impressive poling attributes sight fishing enthusiasts demand.

MAKO Pro Skiff 19

MAKO HAS LONG BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT of innovation in fiberglass boat design and construction, with the Pro Skiff 19 Top Drive one of the latest additions to the legendary collection. With advanced features present from bow to stern and the durability that has built this distinguished manufacturer’s sterling reputation, this vessel is sure to dominate shallow water venues statewide and beyond. Though every model in the MAKO lineup has unique attributes, this skiff is truly one of a kind.

Sailfish 241CC

AS TODAY’S MOST POPULAR CENTER CONSOLES more closely resemble luxury mega yachts and routinely reach lengths eclipsing 40 feet, capable vessels like the Sailfish 241CC remind us that offshore fishability can be achieved without such an absurd price tag. Building on the Sailfish heritage, this noteworthy platform is set to change the way you spend time on the water through exceptional efficiency, versatility and value.

Twice-Cooked Lobster

IT IS TRUE THAT THE TASTIEST CREATURES come from the bottom of the sea. So, when it’s time to celebrate a tournament win or the delivery of a new boat, there’s no congratulatory meal quite like Maine’s cash crustacean twice-cooked and stuffed!

First Coast Fast Lane

An Inside Look at Noth Florida's Often Overlooked Winter Wahoo Fishery.

Busted

Barrel Swivels Tested the Breaking Point.

Between The Lines

BRAIDED LINE REMAINS THE MOST substantial advancement to sport fishing seen in the last few decades, with its introduction revolutionizing the game in both freshwater and saltwater venues worldwide. Today, tightly woven superbraids are better than ever, but it’s important anglers consider target species, application, reel class and line capacity when making a final decision among the many different types of braided lines available on the market. 

Tight Is Right

WITH THE BACKGROUND NOISE OF A STEREO, squawking birds, turning motors, wave action, wind and many more distractions on the water, it is amazing the subtle snap of an outrigger clip opening under the tension of a striking game fish is at all noticeable. Yet even with the ambient noise and disturbances, the best mates can still make out the slightest pop of a rigger clip before line starts screaming offthe reel and know from experience how important proper halyard tension is to success in any trolling scenario. 

Fresh Catch Or Forbidden Fishery?

AMONG ALL OF THE REGULATIONS placed on game fish throughout Florida’s Gulf and Atlantic waters, none have caused more controversy than the rules that oversee our red snapper fishery. Across their wideranging distribution, red snapper stocks were once headed for failure. Today, rigid state and federal regulations have red snapper populations happier and healthier, but the same can’t be said about recreational anglers plying the expansive habitats of these demersal delicacies. 

White Marlin

AMONG THE PELAGIC GAME FISH THAT VENTURE WITHIN reach of Florida fishermen during seasonal migrations, white marlin are one of the most highly prized. It’s arguable they are more elusive than blue marlin, evading capture from even the most seasoned crews scouring offshore waters from Jacksonville to Key West. With many anglers going their entire lives without witnessing the acrobatics of a lit up white, it’s no surprise chance encounters are talked about for years to come. But just a few hundred miles up the Eastern Seaboard the species is one of the most available offshore targets where top teams hang serious laundry after long days trolling deep water canyons upwards of 100 miles offshore.