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.

Gut Punch • The only thing worse than blowing it for yourself is blowing it for your buddy.

When Bonefish Go Deep • These gray ghosts are the kings of the flats. But their spawning behavior might surprise you.

89-Pound Cobia Shatters Delaware Record

Angler Catches Rare Leopard Redfish • Not all redfish look the same, but you don’t see one that looks almost like a speckled trout often.

Iconic New York Tackle Shop Is Back in Business

Baby Meets Broadbill in Miami

SPUN UP • THE EVOLUTION OF THE SPINNING REEL

The Feeding Frenzy • More inshore bait (and more flying cameras) made 2022 the summer of the shark.

Big Fake Eels on the Bottom • Catch trophy stripers holding tight to structure with giant soft-plastic baits.

Circle-Hook Chaos

What Is the Biggest Fishing Boat You Can Trailer? • Towing a large boat requires a capable tow vehicle, a skillful driver and some research

High-Tech Towing

FP First Look

Live-Stream Them Eating • New sonar systems will change the way saltwater anglers find and track fish.

FP Electronics

Fighting Permit

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GET SET FOR SAILS • A boat rigged for sailfish is a complex machine. It takes a team, a skill set, and a whole lot of tackle to run one right. Here’s what you need.

THE TACKLE ISSUE

RUNNING OF THE MULLET • MILLIONS OF BAITFISH WILL SOON BE INTERCEPTED BY HUNGRY PREDATORS. ARE YOU READY?

THE TACKLE ISSUE

SMOKE SHOW • HOOKING AND LANDING BIG KINGS REQUIRES TOP-NOTCH TACKLE AND TECHNIQUE

THE TACKLE ISSUE

Pursuit OS 445 • Pursuit’s new Offshore Series flagship is a luxurious multitasker that takes each role seriously.

Solace 30HCS • The new Solace 30 Hybrid Center Step represents the largest hybrid bay boat to date.

GIVE THE GIFT OF Saltwater SPORTSMAN

A Major Slip-Up • Spilled sunscreen causes chaos in the cockpit.