Shimano Showdown: Talica 50 II vs. Tiagra 50W
Which heavyweight offshore reel deserves a spot on your boat?
Which heavyweight offshore reel deserves a spot on your boat?
Thanks to their versatility and improved durability, high-speed trolling lures are replacing natural bait offshore.
Finding the perfect gift for Father’s Day can be tough. So Salt Water Sportsman rounded up the best fishing gear for Dad.
As live sonar continues to improve, saltwater anglers are beginning to understand its benefits and embrace the technology.
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.
Advanced app-based boat monitoring and security systems can eliminate sleepless nights and provide comfort that things are OK.
An expanding number of affordable, portable devices enhance vision, safety and fishing success for boating anglers.
New products and systems to help boating anglers find more fish, navigate more safely and communicate easier on the water.
How to decide between a standard format, wide-screen and ultra-wide display on your next new boat.
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.
