States in the Southeast, tired of inconsistencies in federal management of red snapper fisheries, are pursuing exempted ...

Extended red snapper season puts a premium on the right tackle. Learn which bottom-fishing combos excel for snapper, grouper, ...

Outside of extreme southern Florida and the Florida Keys (where live-baiting is widely practiced for sailfish), trolling natural baits, lures or both together is the best option. The reason why is ...

The center-console is unbeatable when it comes to effective big-water fishing. The basic concept emerged decades ago, providing 360 degrees of access to the rail, making the timeless design a natural ...

This fast and simple recipe combines the sweet, delicate flavor of snapper with the tartness of citrus and crisp texture of deep-frying. Add your favorite sides for a delectable and hearty meal.

Soft plastics are one of the most versatile and effective lure varieties for targeting inshore saltwater fish. Available in diverse sizes, colors and configurations, these lures allow you to match ...

As we have said many times in the past at Salt Water Sportsman, dual-console boats combine the best of both worlds, offering outstanding fishability and creature comforts that all crew members can ...

A lot has changed since the bay boat first came on the scene. The demand for a jack-of-all-trades craft led boatbuilders to design increasingly bigger, more seaworthy boats with taller gunwales, lots ...

Suzuki Marine’s at it again. Ten years after kick-starting the four-stroke revolution, the Brea, California-based outboard manufacturer has released three new four-stroke engines that have been ...

The fight was on and we had ringside seats. Drifting off Red Rock, a small island in San Francisco Bay, my friend Bill Boyce was whooping and hollering like a kid as he applied the brakes on a ...