Salt Water Sportsman

Salt Water Sportsman covers the world of saltwater fishing. 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

Citizen Science • Recreational anglers can help managers improve the data they’re using to set limits and seasons for gamefish.

Talk on the Dock

OCEAN TEMPS IMPACTING MIGRATION PATTERNS

From this day forward, good is our enemy. • Introducing the completely redesigned Fenwick family of rods

UNLIKELY DORADO CRUSHES WASHINGTON STATE RECORD

A CAPE COD TARPON IS CAUGHT WHILE SHARK FISHING

KING MACKEREL BREAKS DELAWARE RECORD

UNIDENTIFIED FLOATING OBJECTS

A Day to Remember

Council Fires • Is our system of regional fisheries management councils perfect? Nope. Is it unconstitutional? You better hope not.

Dirty Tricks • Chumming the right way will flat-out catch you more fish. Here’s how.

Salt Water Sportsman National Seminar Series Returns to the Road

Growing the Sport • Apparel-makers are now designing more gear for serious female anglers.

Artificial Flavors • Seven new lures that fish just can’t pass up.

Are Vinyl Wraps Worth the Money? • Custom wrap jobs costs thousands of dollars. But they come with more benefits than just changing the look of your boat.

Float Plan | First Look

Chart Choices • Eight map formats and how to use them to get the most out of your multifunction displays.

LINESIDERS IN THE LIMELIGHT

TOTALLY TUBULAR • A NEW STYLE OF SIMPLE-LOOKING FLAVORED TUBE BAIT HAS SWEPT THE WEST COAST.

INEDIBLE OR INCREDIBLE? • HOW MANY OF THOSE FISH YOU RELEASE REGULARLY ARE ACTUALLY WORTH KEEPING?

A Pro’s Guide to Tasteful Fish Photography • TAKE MAGAZINE-QUALITY SHOTS FOR YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA FEED USING THESE TIPS FROM ONE OF THE WORLD’S BEST.

SeaVee 420Z • SeaVee’s new 420Z elevates the state of the art for building a world-class offshore center-console fishing machine.

Blackfin 400CC • Sturdy construction, an efficient running surface and abundant amenities provide everything needed for serious and comfortable angling adventures.

SWINING AND DINING