Salt Water Sportsman

Salt Water Sportsman covers the world of saltwater fishing. Featuring local authorities from around the country, Salt Water Sportsman provides the regional insight and expertise to help anglers catch more and bigger fish, right in their own back yard. The magazine offers loads of how-to information, advice for those who travel within the greater U.S. and surrounding waters, and reviews of new boats, tackle and electronics.

Salt Water Sportsman

The Fall and Rebound of ‘Bama Flatfish

MEET THE MIGRATION • GET ONBOARD THE FALL FEEDING FRENZY.

FAMILY MIRACLE

LIGHTS OUT FISHING

EATING THE WORLD RECORD BLACKFIN SNAPPER

CATCH ALL YOU WANT

BEST NEW GEAR OF THE YEAR • HIGHLIGHTS FROM ICAST 2025

Five To Fight For • The most critical issues—and potential solutions—for America’s saltwater anglers.

The British Extraterrestrial Kite • A new product design could make kite-fishing much easier, if only we can find the inventor.

Wrap Around • Looks weird, works great: Spiral-wrapped line guides are advantageous for several applications.

COBIA BOATS LAUNCHES THE 305 CENTER CONSOLE • The versatile new CC places an emphasis on offshore fishing, but with a nod to family comfort.

AQUILA DEBUTS THE LATEST MOLOKAI CAT

FLOYD SKIFF INTRODUCES THE 6WT

MERCURY EXPANDS THE VERADO V-10 LINE

Plan for Disaster • The key to keeping everyone safe on board in an emergency is also the Boy Scout motto: Be prepared.

Transom-Mount vs. Thru-Hull Transducers • We ping an industry expert to outline the pluses and minuses of two common transducer types.

Albemarle 45 Carolinian Fisharound Express • An impressive fishing machine that gracefully blends exquisite style and high functionality.

Caymas 291 • This crossover bay boat’s angling functionality and performance will meet the diverse needs of devoted anglers.

Gag Order • Gag grouper offer speedy action off Florida’s Nature Coast.

BAJA’S QUIET SIDE • An international mission for roosterfish, yellowfin and striped marlin on Mexico’s East Cape.

FALL STRIP ER SPRINT • The Northeast autumn run of striped bass calls for a variety of techniques. Here are the five most effective.

LOUISIANA’S WHITE SHRIMP GLUT • CATCH TROUT, REDFISH AND FLOUNDER FEEDING ON THIS EPIC FALL MIGRATION.

SUBSCRIBE! • THE FISHING AUTHORITY FOR 85 YEARS

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