by Marc Malkin
When saltwater fishing, understanding and locating temperature breaks can be one of the most important keys to finding and catching pelagic game fish. These breaks are actually notable divisions or "walls" between two distinct areas of water that vary in temperature by anywhere from 1 degree to a few degrees. While novice anglers […]

by Marc Malkin
Do you ever wonder how the pros take such incredible fishing photos? You know, the ones that wind up on the covers of your favorite outdoor magazines. While there’s often an element of luck involved in catching a trophy-sized fish, veteran outdoor photographers leave little to chance when it comes to capturing such […]

Maybe people should be required to take a course that teaches responsibility and consideration, before they are allowed to step aboard a boat. While there may not be a need for a marine equivalent of "Dear Abby" or "Anne Landers," many boaters and anglers could stand a few lessons in how to interact properly with […]

Many beginning golfers and tennis players learn the fundamentals of their respective sports by receiving instruction from teaching professionals. These seasoned pros walk their students through the basics, show them proper form and technique, and help them put what they learn into actual practice. But who do novice anglers turn to when they want to […]

By Marc Malkin
Take a look at the nostalgic photos on the walls at Bill Heimpel’s Star Fleet charter boat office in Mazatlan, and you’ll be immediately transported back to this Mexican sportfishing mecca’s golden era. Framed black and whites of actor Lee Marvin and other old-time actors posing proudly with their catches of Pacific sailfish, […]

By Wayne Smith
Fly casting is a skill that most fly fishermen would probably consider the most integral skill of fly fishing for trout. Certainly it is the most recognizable trait of fly fishing.
BUT, if catching fish is as important to you as a great looking cast is, then you may actually need to be careful […]