By Doug Olander

Tough Guys

We compared the abrasion resistance of 8-pound lines -- and found huge differences.

Midway: A World Apart

An historic outpost in the middle of the Pacific ocean offers fast action over the reefs and in blue water.

Making the Connection

Finally, a knot test to end the speculation and superstition fishermen often delay in the selection of knots

They Shoot Deer, Don't They?

As we're threatening many shark species with extinction, an overpopulation of California sea lions annoys the West Coast. It doesn't make sense.

Key West Wild Winter

From Reefs to Blue Water, the Toughest Decision During This Season is Which Species to Target

The Sound and the Fury

Chum Tricks That'll Fire Up Schools of Sow Snapper - Right Under Your Boat

A Resolution for the Century

Writing resolutions - that's tough enough for anyone. It's not easy to put into words all the changes we know we need to make but haven't been able to. So I can imagine the difficulty that a huge federal agency like the National Marine Fisheries Service must have in trying to put down its New Year's resolutions. Heck, with multiple forms to be approved by multiple committees along the way, it could be 2010 before the resolutions for 2000 are even final.