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 FISHING AUTHORITY FOR 83 YEARS

Ramping Up • Put the little pieces together to master the big picture.

Greater Protection for Tuna in Pacific Waters • New resolutions aim to conserve tuna across international boundaries and curb illegal fishing.

New Project to Report Animal Interactions with Marine Debris

US Urged to Cut Plastic Production to Save Oceans

Lake Okeechobee Management Model Announced

Well-Earned Bragging Rights

New Gear

Try, Try Again • Striped bass, once a model for recovery, are in trouble again, and solutions remain complicated.

Spin and Twist • Successful spin-fishing depends on learning to deal with line twist.

Decked Out • Foam decking upgrades safety, comfort and style on board.

First Look

Daylight Broadbill

JIG-AND-POP TUNA • A KILLER DUAL TACTIC RUNS UP THE SCORE ON YELLOWFINS AND BLUEFINS OF ALL SIZES

Jig-and-Pop Ammo

RECENT BLUEFIN SIZE CLASSES

YOUR TICKET TO THE PANCAKE HOUSE

FLATTIES IN THE GULF • The flat-profile, mottled-brown topside, beady eyes and sharp, nasty teeth will not win any beauty contests, yet flounder are among the most popular gamefish throughout the Gulf Coast, thanks to their tenacious attitude and delicious flavor on the table. Southern and Gulf flounder, distinguished by three spots in a triangular pattern along the lateral line, are both a challenge to catch, which adds to their appeal.

SWS Planner • Gulf Coast Flounder

FILLETING TIPS

CAPT. BROOKS LEVY

SWS Tackle Box • Gulf Coast Flounder

SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF • PLANNING, PREPARATION AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL CREATE WINNING DAYS

Proven Marlin Spread

CAPT. CASEY HUNT

NEW MARINE ELECTRONICS FOR 2022 • Sophisticated communication, radar and camera systems highlight this year’s cast of new marine electronics.

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH… • THE CHALLENGE OF OFF-COLOR WATER DEMANDS CREATIVE FLEXIBILITY

SEEK THE EDGE

THE SKINNY ON ALGAE BLOOMS

PLAY THE TIDE CHANGE

CALL ’EM IN

WHERE IS THAT BLOOM HEADED?

Cobia 262 CC • This talented center-console is an ideal ride for anglers clamoring for flexibility.

Invincible 33 Cat • A smaller model brimming with fishability joins a top builder’s catamaran family.

Fisherman • BEST WORLDWIDE FISHING: FEBRUARY 2022

Combat Tactics • Proprietary pros strategize on a number of levels.