Dometic’s New CSX Series System Turns Any Compartment Into a Fridge or Freezer
Known as the “Cold Machine”, the CSX Series is compact and easy to install.
Known as the “Cold Machine”, the CSX Series is compact and easy to install.
In the market for a new marine VHF radio? Consider these six notable extras when planning your next VHF purchase.
Traveling anglers need gear that’s durable, compact, and organized.
Looking for the best fish fillet knife or utility knife for fishing? Here’s Salt Water Sportsman’s guide to the best knives for fishermen in 2025.
Fishing can be as simple or complex as the game fish you’re targeting. Not surprisingly, some fish species require significantly more gear than others. For example, catching redfish off a dock requires less gear than targeting yellowfin tuna on a center console boat. In the United States alone, fishing generates billions in sales each year. Salt Water Sportsman helps you cut through the clutter by highlighting the newest quality fishing gear, including marine electronics, saltwater fishing tackle, apparel and fishing accessories.
Stepping into saltwater fishing as a beginner can be intimidating. In this video, Brent Schirmer (@SeeYaDude) guides you through a checklist of tackle you should consider as a first time angler.
Fishing tackle includes all the rods, reels, line, leader and terminal tackle an angler uses when fishing. Salt Water Sportsman guides you through all the gear available today. There’s so much fishing tackle to pick from that it’s impossible to cover everything, but popular, high-quality equipment from all the biggest manufacturers is highlighted below.
Not counting the boat hull and engines, marine electronics are the most expensive purchase for your fishing boat. Savvy anglers research products on the market when getting ready to update their multifunction display unit or VHF radio. In fact, check out Salt Water Sportsman’s electronics product reviews before buying any piece of boating electronics, whether its a camera monitoring system, transducer, portable GPS unit or other gadget.
The latest sonar technologies are powerful tools that allow anglers to locate fish in a variety of conditions.
Electronic fuel-management technology shows precisely how much fuel you’re burning, helping extend your fishing range.
The 15×3 screen allows boating anglers to enjoy the equivalent of dual screens without needing two separate units.
As live sonar continues to improve, saltwater anglers are beginning to understand its benefits and embrace the technology.
Anglers must have suitable clothes to wear on the water in order to be comfortable. The sun is no joke in the tropics, and the cold weather in the north is equally treacherous. Whether it’s sun, wind or water protection, the proper apparel is vital to have. Salt Water Sportsman keeps you up to date with the newest fishing apparel on the market. Fishing accessories such as knives, nets, gaffs, coolers, fighting belts, and fishing tools are also included in this section.
