Making fishery management decisions with incomplete data can prove folly. Potential barred sand bass limits in California ...

Fillet a striper properly, and you’ll maximize the meat yield for one of the tastiest fish in the water. Chasing striped bass is more than a sport — it’s a tradition passed down through generations.

Discover the best fish coolers for outdoor enthusiasts and fishermen. Explore top picks, reviews, and tips for keeping your catch fresh and cool.

Here are 16 tried-and-true tricks from the archives of Salt Water Sportman’s 86-year history of helping people catch more ...

Every angler has to walk before they run, and ­essential fishing skills are the baby steps. Here are 16 skills worth working ...

I learned how to fish from shore with a spinning rod and a handful of tackle. Eventually, I graduated to offshore fishing with a garage full of rods, reels, lures and rigs. Along the way, I learned ...

The comments on the Salt Water Sportsman Facebook page were contentious. George Witeley insists: “You can keep those baitcasters. I’ll take spinning all day.” Victor Tornado spits back: “Levelwind, ...

A tournament-record 107 teams experienced exceptional fishing and big payouts at the Pelagic Rockstar Offshore Tournament Jan. 9-12 at Marina Pez Vela in Quepos, Costa Rica. Over two days of fishing, ...

For anglers up north, ­cabin fever hits hard in March when you can’t even fish through a hole in the ice. The desire to do some real fishing is strong, and one of the best ways to get a fishin’ fix ...