Rain gear used to leave us hot and wet or cold and wet, but the latest technologies and designs bring comfort in inclement weather.

Looking to plan ahead for a fun fishing adventure? Make plans now for next season’s summertime action in Stuart, Florida.

The 2025 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) Innovation Award winners were announced in Tampa, Florida, last week. The program, which is managed by the National Marine ...

The following fish fillet and utility knives were put to the test by Salt Water Sportsman editors, and all of them have their upsides. Whether you’re keeping busy with boat chores when the bite is ...

When I first used a spiral-wrapped rod on a party boat, I got some strange looks,” Darin Dohi laughs. Dohi’s conventional rod had the first line guide on top of the blank, the second guide at an ...

Is “beautifunctional” a word? Maybe not, but it’s a great way to describe Albemarle’s new entry into the outboard-powered mid-40-foot-size sport fishing market. The Carolinian 45 Fisharound Express is ...

You can always tell when a boat is designed by people who actually fish, and the Pathfinder 2300 HPS leaves no doubt that its builders know what works from firsthand experience. Since its introduction ...

I could feel it in my arms already. Working giant poppers with heavy spinning gear is a workout. But I kept at it, casting and reeling, chugging and popping until the surface erupted, spewing water ...

This year at ICAST, Okuma introduced a pair of new reels built for serious saltwater anglers. The Tesoro LDJ Jigging Reel is crafted for all-day comfort when slow pitch fishing, with smooth power and ...

Offshore fishing has expanded beyond traditional trolling with heavy gear. Advancements in high-end spinning reels and rods, braided lines, and even ­smaller conventional reels for jigging and ...

When I was working with the Southern Kingfish Association about 15 years ago, I met and befriended Capt. George Mitchell. He would arrive at tournaments in a stunning hauler towing a high-performance ...