Techniques

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Follow the Bouncing 'But

The highly effective technique of bounce-balling is taking the California halibut crowd by storm. Here's how to rig up and do it right. Read More
Floating a Loan

Using a boat-loan specialist can save you time - and money. Read More
Deep Secrets
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So it's not trolling or light-tackle fishing, but who cares? It's a lot of fun, and the big pay-off is at the dinner table. Read More
Bob Stearns' Guide to Fish Temperature Preferences

Know the favored water temps of your favorite species and you'll catch more of them! Read More
The Umbrella Policy

Savvy anglers have been fooling striped bass and bluefish on umbrella rigs for years. Gary Caputi shares the insiders' tactics with downriggers, super-braids and soft-plastics that are breathing new life into this deadly trolling weapon! Read More
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Tricks of the Trade

Eighteen of the world's top names in the sport-fishing business give us their inside advice on everything from sharpening a hook to guiding a president. Read More
The Ace of Kings

Steve Shook's tournament-winning formula is guaranteed to improve your score of trophy king mackerel, no matter where you fish. Read More
From A to Zihuatanejo

Whether your pleasure is trolling for billfish and tuna or plugging the rocks and beaches for roosterfish, jacks and grouper, you'll find plenty of action at this Mexican hot spot. Read More
Catch as Ketchikan

Four kinds of salmon, plus halibut of all sizes, are only part of what makes this Alaskan town so special. Read More