From late winter through early spring, trophy trout hold tight in the shallows of the Chesapeake. Here's how to catch them.

If you haven’t purchased a marine VHF radio lately, you might not know that today’s VHF units include a multitude of advanced built-in or optional features—in addition to voice communication—that ...

Minn Kota has announced an updated Riptide Terrova and a new Riptide Instinct trolling saltwater motor featuring new technology called Quest. At the heart of the new bow-mount motors is brushless ...

Two things are true of most avid anglers: They don’t let a little thing like cold weather deter them from going fishing, and most don’t wear life jackets while chasing fish. Unfortunately, this ...

Striped bass survey 2025 reveals a slight uptick, yet numbers remain below average, influencing fisheries management ...

While Seriola might sound like an ­elfin character from Lord of the Rings, it actually refers to members of a ­genus of gamefish. Anglers know its species to be popular, aggressive, accessible, large, ...

The following fish fillet and utility knives were put to the test by Salt Water Sportsman editors, and all of them have their upsides. Whether you’re keeping busy with boat chores when the bite is ...

During a boating emergency, things happen fast, and there’s little time to think. A rehearsed plan of action is one of the best ways to handle most situations, including emergencies that threaten crew ...

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 ...

Celebrating a ­half-century in the boatbuilding business this year, SeaVee ranks as one of the most vaunted names in the center-console fishing-boat market. Such longevity is not to be taken ­lightly, ...

When it comes to dream fishing destinations, every angler has his or her own bucket list. But here’s a collection (in no particular order) of both domestic and international destinations offering ...

Electric bicycles, electric skateboards and electric kayaks take the work out of having fun, and now electric fishing reels take the cranking out of fishing. An electric reel uses a small motor to ...