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  • Mahi! Secret Strategies of Four Experts

    Four Florida Keys Dolphin (Mahi) Pros Share Their Tricks for Finding Fish

    By Capt. Vincent Daniello posted Sep 18th, 2018
    Locating mahi (dolphin) can be a challenge in the expansive ocean; here's how four Florida keys captains do it.
  • A yellowfin tuna leaps clear of the water

    Tunas of the World — An Illustrated Guide

    Sport Fishing's guide to tunas, arguably the single most important, valuable group of game and food fishes in the world

    By Doug Olander posted Sep 16th, 2018
    Among the world’s most popular game fishes, tunas are also some of the most highly evolved and sophisticated of all the ocean’s predators.

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  • A narrowbarred mackerel takes to the air after a topwater lure

    Mackerel Leaps Into Boat, Slashing Angler’s Throat

    A narrowbarred mackerel in northern Australia jumped into a small boat, knocking down a woman and slicing deeply into her throat.

    By Doug Olander posted Sep 25th, 2018
    A narrowbarred mackerel in northern Australia jumped into a small boat, knocking down a woman and slicing deeply into her throat.
  • Tarpon Rescued and Relocated

    Tarpon Rescued and Relocated

    Bonefish & Tarpon Trust has reclocated more than 60 tarpon from a southwest Florida development site.

    Nick Roberts, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust posted Sep 25th, 2018
    Bonefish & Tarpon Trust has reclocated more than 60 tarpon from a southwest Florida development site.
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    Diary of a New Kayak Angler

    Rigging and learning to fish the Hobie Mirage Compass

    By Chris Woodward posted Sep 24th, 2018
    Join Sport Fishing executive editor Chris Woodward as she rigs and fishes a brand new Hobie Mirage Compass kayak in this diary of a new kayak angler.
  • Bill Protecting Northwest Salmon Passes Senate Committee

    Sea Lions Threaten Salmon Stocks

    Mushrooming sea lion populations on the Pacific Coast are decimating salmon stocks at downriver choke points before the fish can spawn.

    By Doug Olander posted Sep 14th, 2018
    The "Bonneville buffet" offers the out-of-control population of hungry sea lions the chance to gorge on salmon before they ever get a chance to spawn…

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Electronics

  • Winegard's ConnecT WF-200M Antenna

    Combining long-range Wi-Fi extender with nationwide 4G LTE cellular for uninterrupted Web surfing and entertainment.

    By Chris Woodward posted Sep 17th, 2018
    Winegard's new ConnecT WF-200M antenna boosts shoreside Wi-Fi near shore or connects to cell coverage out of range.

  • Globalstar Spot X

    New two-way satellite-messaging device

    By Chris Woodward posted Sep 17th, 2018
    Globalstar has introduced a new two-way communicator in the Spot X. The handheld unit features GPS location tracking, social-media linking and direct communication with…

  • Raymarine Magnum Radar

    New open-array systems come in 4kW and 12kW versions.

    By Chris Woodward posted Sep 17th, 2018
    Raymarine's new open-array radar systems feature beam-sharpening technology and an advanced bird mode.
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  • A narrowbarred mackerel takes to the air after a topwater lure

    Mackerel Leaps Into Boat, Slashing Angler’s Throat

    A narrowbarred mackerel in northern Australia jumped into a small boat, knocking down a woman and slicing deeply into her throat.

    By Doug Olander posted Sep 25th, 2018
    A narrowbarred mackerel in northern Australia jumped into a small boat, knocking down a woman and slicing deeply into her throat.

  • Mahi! Secret Strategies of Four Experts

    Four Florida Keys Dolphin (Mahi) Pros Share Their Tricks for Finding Fish

    By Capt. Vincent Daniello posted Sep 18th, 2018
    Locating mahi (dolphin) can be a challenge in the expansive ocean; here's how four Florida keys captains do it.
  • Massive Black Marlin Caught By Solo Kayaker

    Massive Black Marlin Caught By Solo Kayaker

    The 450-pound black marlin taken off Panama may be the largest ever caught by a kayak angler, unassisted.

    By Doug Olander posted Sep 13th, 2018
    After a four-hour, 10-mile battle off Panama, Adam Fisk released from his kayak an estimated 450-pound black marlin, very possibly the largest marlin caught solo by a…

  • Discover Roatan Island's Flats Fishing

    Try Roatan for a Caribbean fishing adventure far from the beaten path.

    By Doug Olander posted Sep 7th, 2018
    Fish for bonefish, permit and tarpon at Roatan, off the coast of Honduras, its unspoiled flats covered with lush turtle grass.
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