Saltwater Angler

18/06/2024

There's some great summertime saltwater fishing just waiting for you in Carolina.

There's some great summertime saltwater fishing just waiting for you in Carolina.

17/06/2024

Dialing in on the most productive fishing locations takes much more than guesswork. It takes gathering all the information on the locations that have been productive in the past.

Dialing in on the most productive fishing locations takes much more than guesswork. It takes gathering all the information on the locations that have been productive in the past. It’s knowing and understanding all of the key factors and putting them together for that spot that pays off without rel...

14/06/2024

13/06/2024

Today there are new names coming on the market, what seems like every week. This new level of fishing gear, as you might guess, is far more complicated than its predecessors.

Saltwater fishing tackle has come a long way in recent years. It seems like only yesterday that PENN, Shakespeare, Pfluger and Garcia were at the top of the list when it came to finding top fishing reels. Today there are new names coming on the market, what seems like every week. This new level of [...

12/06/2024

When trolling either offshore or nearshore there are a few factors that are imperative to success. First is speed, with 5-7 knots considered as the best range. The characteristic of the baits you’re using will also be a factor.

Recently we sat down with Russell Weaver of Blue Water Candy Lures. Russell is our “go to guy” when it comes to trolling the Coastal Carolina waters. We wanted to get his thoughts on the basics of trolling. While his comments are extremely helpful and there were a number of specific ways we need...

08/06/2024

what’s the best way to prepare for the 2024 King fishing season for maximum success? There are actually a few pretty simple steps that you can take to have what could be your best King Mackerel season ever.

The water temps continue to tick upwards; Mother’s Day has come and gone which can only mean King Mackerel fishing is getting underway. The big question is, what’s the best way to prepare for the 2024 King fishing season for maximum success? There are actually a few pretty simple steps that you ...

07/06/2024

Fishing the saltwater flats is considered the next step in becoming a good inshore fisherman. Many anglers avoid this aspect of light tackle for obvious reasons.

Fishing the saltwater flats is considered the next step in becoming a good inshore fisherman. Many anglers avoid this aspect of light tackle for obvious reasons. It requires the use of boats that are specifically built for the extremely shallow water and the way you fish the flats requires a number....

03/06/2024

New moon tides are unusually high and low. This results in significant water movement and very strong currents. Sometimes, these conditions put the fish off.

Some days, fishing is just tough. Friday was one of those days. Brody (the amazing fish-finding and stock-trading dog) had an appointment with the veterinarian. Given my recent health issues, Brody insisted that I not fish alone. So, I asked my old friend Brian Newby to join. Brian is a skilled angl...

02/06/2024

We’re going to discuss inshore fishing rather than offshore. Most of what we’re going to be talking about, you may already know, but we have some information you might have missed and find useful and interesting.

Unless you have one of those big sportfishing boats or a go-fast boat that can take you to the gulf stream before you can finish drinking your first Sundrop of the day, you’re probably an inshore angler. However, there are a respectable number of anglers that have boats that can take them safely o...

31/05/2024

Some days, fishing is just tough. Friday was one of those days. Brody (the amazing fish-finding and stock-trading dog) had an appointment with the veterinarian. Given my recent health issues, Brody insisted that I not fish alone. So, I asked my old friend Brian Newby to join. Brian is a skilled angl...

29/05/2024

Which gets the most strikes? "Salt Strong" hits the water to find out.

Do popping corks get more strikes? Salt Strong hits the water to find out. Fishing with the same lure; will a popping cork get more strikes than a jig head? Get the full scoop in the video!! Courtesy of Salt Strong

28/05/2024

We fished for these cobia on bucktail jigs and ended up having a blast. VIDEO

The South Atlantic holds one of the most world-class cobia fisheries and on this day it did not disappoint when I invited my friend fishing for giant cobia. We fished for these cobia on bucktail jigs and ended up having a blast.

26/05/2024

All fishing lines are not created equal. In this visit with Captain Lee Parsons, he shares his well grounded theory on what types of fishing line is the best and why.

All fishing lines are not created equal. In this visit with Captain Lee Parsons, he shares his well grounded theory on what types of fishing line is the best and why. This is a don’t miss video that helps you understand how to make better line choices. Sponsored By

25/05/2024

Make these for your Memorial Day party! They're extra good.

It’s time to be thinking about all those outdoor parties coming up like Mother’s Day as well as Memorial Day, and let’s not forget July 4th. So this year why waste those great holidays on eating the same old chips and dip? This year bring a smile to your party guest’s faces with Cajun Meat [...

23/05/2024

In May, our focus will be offshore with mahi and marlin as our target species. This requires us to prepare two sets of trolling tackle:

With my dog Brody still in a head cone and not allowed on the boat, I cannot bring myself to go fishing without him. Brody knows my routine. When I put on sunscreen, sunglasses, buff, and a hat, he knows I am going fishing. So, Brody runs to the backdoor and blocks me from leaving […]

21/05/2024

Saltwater Angler New Version Coming May 30. Join Us

20/05/2024

Sargasso grass is home to over 100 plus species of marine life and is critical to the life history and survivability of many species targeted by blue water fishermen/divers. .

There is nothing that excites the offshore angler more than to encounter the patches of pure gold– a grass line, sitting on blue water. Absolutely, more valuable than 24-carat currency. Yes, this is the basics of blue water life offshore where current boundaries, upwelling’s, and the meanderings...

19/05/2024

Warmer weather is here and Speckled Trout spawning is coming as well. This is the time of year female Trout are more aggressive due to many factors.

Warmer weather is here and Speckled Trout spawning is coming as well. This is the time of year female Trout are more aggressive. That behavior change is driven by factors such as increased hunger, as well protecting their roe from predators. Changes in their environment mean changes in the way I fis...

18/05/2024

With the hotter days of summer here, the fishing has slowed down. This is largely due to the hotter water.

With the hotter days of summer here, the fishing has slowed down. This is largely due to the hot water. As the water warms, anglers will commonly head for the cooler deeper water to find fish. While this is a good tactic, it can result in finding many of these spots to be overfished or […]

16/05/2024

The all-new concept offers more than just a daily fishing trip, but the creation of a multi-trip fishing academy focusing on fishing education.

The renowned inshore fishing guide has recently created a new approach to inshore fishing excursions. The all-new concept offers more than just a daily fishing trip, but the creation of a multi-trip fishing academy focusing on fishing education. The on-water classes come in 3-to-5-day classes and ca...

11/05/2024

Checkout this great description of the mysterious Atlantic Flying Fish.

Boaters and fishermen in the southeast have many interesting encounters in our offshore adventures. But none will perhaps win over the pleasure and sheer delight of seeing school after school of Flying Fish as they go “airborne” away from your vessel. They are beautiful creatures, often glisteni...

09/05/2024

Great advise from the fishing guru, Capt. Lee Parsons on successful Bonito fishing.

For the past several years, I make my annual pilgrimage to the guru of Bonito fishing off the Carolina Coast to Captain Lee Parsons of Wrightsville Beach. This yearly meeting has become a tradition for me and it’s one I never cease to enjoy. While Lee has a great perspective on all types of saltwa...

05/05/2024

This seminar VIDEO by Carolina Beach, North Carolina’s Captain Dennis Barbour will show how sight fishing is a fun way to put a “SPIN” on your next fishing trip.

Trolling for Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish can be great fun, but if you really want to have a great time, change it up and start sight casting for them. Sight fishing a fun way to put a “SPIN” on your next fishing trip. It’s on light tackle and that can only mean a more exciting […]

03/05/2024

The development of the SHAC was driven by the desire of a family to make boating safer, and any beachgoer enjoying the sandy shores. The project demonstrated character, determination, teamwork, and vision.

A couple of weeks ago I received an email from a gentleman in Durham, NC, by the name of Jay Harris. He was introducing me to a new concept in shore anchors for boats. I decided to take a closer look at the company’s website since we at Saltwater Angler & Sportsman are forever looking […]

29/04/2024

Coastal recreational and commercial fishermen will have to report certain fish harvests under a new North Carolina law that takes effect later this year. Preliminary details are scant as to how the two state agencies tasked with overseeing the reporting requirements will implement the program, one t...