Techniques

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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
How to Buy a Boat

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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
Choose the Right Bottom Paint

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Anchors That Work Better

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Season-Starter Stripers

Spring is here at last, and so are striped bass! If you're a Northeast angler who just can't wait any longer, here are a handful of tried-and-true techniques, plus a few clever rigs, that will help you connect with the first fish of the season. Read More
Take 'Em on the Troll

The simple art of trolling is one of the best methods of finding and catching fish in a variety of coastal settings. Read More