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

Critical Infrastructure • Nutrient runoff from lawns and septic systems is devastating coastal ecosystems. Switching to sewers can help.

Talk on the Dock

NAVIGATING COMPLEX FISHING REGS

FIGHTING BACK AGAINST BAROTRAUMA IN FLORIDA

WHY POPPING IS BETTER THAN TROLLING

HOW CLOSE IS TOO CLOSE?

FISH FACTS: THE LEANEST AND MEANEST SNAPPER

GIANT THRESHER SMASHES RECORD

First Time’s the Charm

For the Halibut • A private-sector solution for increasing recreational quotas is finally getting off the ground.

Tactics and Tackle

Titans of Structure • The five fish mostly likely to break you off, and how to keep that from happening.

Slow-Pitch Specials • Unique rods are at the heart of this effective technique, which allows anglers to fool fish anywhere in the water column.

Float Plan

Is a Virtual Anchor Better Than a Real One? • GPS-enhanced electric trolling motors with virtual anchors are one of the most significant innovations in the fishing world. But are they better than the real thing?

Regulator 30XO

Caymas 34 CT

Small Spots, Big Fish • Shaded-relief electronic charts can lead you to small, little-known structure pieces that produce big results.

New Electronics

A MASTER CLASS IN BRIDGE FISHING • PILINGS, ROCKS AND CURRENT ADD UP TO GREAT FISHING. JUST DON’T GET CAUGHT IN THE STRUCTURE.

Why Mangroves Matter • AND SEVEN WAYS TO FISH THEM RIGHT

The Golden Grouper of Gonzaga Bay • THE ALMOST-MYTHICAL GOLDEN GROUPER ADDS EVEN MORE MAGIC TO FISHING MEXICO’S REMOTE SEA OF CORTEZ.

THE SECRET LIFE OF JETTIES • Understanding how current interacts with these man-made structures is the key to cracking their code.

Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer • Grady-White’s versatile new 281 Coastal Explorer will satisfy adventurous anglers with big expectations of their boat.

Intrepid 41 Valor • The 41 Valor provides overnighting comfort and a full range of serious fishing features.

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