Anglers Journal

11/07/2024

"The fishing around Cedros Island is similar to that in Southern California, but the yellowtail, calico bass, white sea bass, halibut and barracuda are bigger, stronger and meaner. I’d say Cedros Island is like SoCal fishing on acid..." Read the full story here: https://www.anglersjournal.com/saltwater/fantasy-island

10/07/2024

Swordfish, sailfish, tarpon, snapper, mahi, wahoo... Fort Lauderdale, Florida has all that and more. In the latest episode of the Anglers Journal Podcast guest host Dave Ferrell and Lauderdale native / swordfish master / artist / charter boat owner R.J. Boyle dive into all of the reasons why these waters are so revered by anglers. Sponsored by Visit Lauderdale. Listen here: https://www.anglersjournal.com/podcast/fishing-ft-lauderdale-with-r-j-boyle

08/07/2024

Writer Austin Hagwood had a layover in Honolulu so why not got chase some bonefish... 'Ten minutes from the airport, I walked down a dock and met Capt. Chris Wright, a 40-year-old fish whisperer born and raised on Oahu. He put a 7-weight fly rod in my right hand, shook the other and emitted a reassuring level of infectious enthusiasm. Wright, who appeared on the fishing show Top Ho**er, describes Hawaiian bonefish the way surfers hail waves: “They’re hard. They’re wily. They’re big.”' Read the full story at AnglersJournal.com

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03/07/2024

The Summer issue of Anglers Journal is out now, featuring a cover image of a striped bass about to be released at the boat shot by James Manning (). Feature articles include an adventure story to Norway in pursuit of 80-pound cod, an expedition to Uruguay for golden dorado, a quick layover in Oahu used to find some willing bonefish, a profile on a glide bait lure maker, an expose on a secret population of sea-run brookies, a look back at one of the best striper surfcast bites ever recorded and much more. Many thanks to all of our contributors who helped us put this issue together. It is full of images and stories that will inspire you to load up your gear and hit the water. Look for the issue on newsstands or visit AnglersJournal.com and pick up a subscription.

02/07/2024

Saddened to hear that legendary guide, bonefish record holder and boatbuilder Ansil Saunders passed away. No trip to Bimini was complete without a visit to Ansil’s boat shop to sit with him and listen to some of his stories. Such a wonderful man who had a wonderful impact on fishing and civil rights. 📷

25/06/2024

They grow ‘em BIG where we are headed. 📷

25/06/2024

You don't need exotic travel to feed the fishing bug.

Home waters hold a special place in our hearts that far-flung locales will never know

24/06/2024

One Day! That's all Southeast Atlantic anglers get to pursue red snapper despite the fact that populations are more abundant than any other time in recent memory. In the latest Anglers Journal Podcast, we dive into this very muddy topic, discuss how badly the feds screwed up and what can be done to fix the issue. Listen here (or wherever you get your podcasts): https://www.anglersjournal.com/podcast/the-red-snapper-fiasco

21/06/2024

Some fish are just unforgettable.

Artist Nick Mayer reflects on a memorable largemouth he caught as a boy and kept alive in a sink for an afternoon.

20/06/2024

For a short time, my life felt as perfectly balanced as the 11-foot surf rod riding on my shoulder as I clomped along a beach in waders, a converted Army surplus plug bag bouncing on my hip, a piece of pot warp found on the sand serving as a shoulder strap. I could pick up the rod in my sleep, open the bail and uncork a cast that traveled straight and true into the night. I was catching well and was as comfortable in my skin as I’d ever been. Read the full story here: https://www.anglersjournal.com/saltwater/the-edge-of-possibility

18/06/2024

In the latest Anglers Journal Podcast, we talk to Angie Scott, a licensed captain, professional tournament angler and podcast host who works tirelessly to break down barriers and make fishing more approachable for women. Listen here: https://www.anglersjournal.com/podcast/angie-scott-host-of-the-woman-angler-adventurer-podcast

16/06/2024

Happy Father's Day to all of the dads out there. Hope you're being treated to a day on the water, making memories. Here's a special Father's Day discount on a subscription: https://shorturl.at/YZzA7

15/06/2024

Aussie angler and writer has dialed in catching sailfish in the shallows on topwater! Dang that sounds incredible.

13/06/2024

The Anglers Journal Book Club is back! Our next book is "Blood Knots," by Luke Jennings. Growing up in the 1960s, Jennings was fascinated by the mysterious life he found in local rivers and lakes. Using library books, he taught himself to fish until a series of mentors entered his life. One teacher was a young intelligence officer who taught him the art of dry-fly fishing. Blood Knots is about fishing, friendship, honor and discovery. The book is highly regarded as one of the best fishing memoirs in circulation. Please join us by signing up here: https://www.anglersjournal.com/boats-gear/anglers-journal-book-club

12/06/2024

The Block Island striped bass blitzes of the 1980s were undoubtedly some of the best surfcasting bites of all time. The fall run produced bass upwards of 70 pounds landed from the south side of the island. Anglers Journal executive editor William Sisson spent time with surfcaster Dennis Zambrotta who fished these storied waters at their peak. Some people keep family photos in their wallet, Dennis keeps a fish scale from his 56-pounder in his. Look for a full story on this historical bass bite in the Summer issue of Anglers Journal, which just went to press.

10/06/2024

Trout Bum author and fly fisherman John Gierach aspired to write for a living a young age and he's been at it for more than 50 years. "It happened sort of by accident," he says. Read the full profile by Michael Carr here: https://www.anglersjournal.com/freshwater/the-story-tells-itself

07/06/2024

These knots won't let you down.

Learn these 16 fishing knots for tying on hooks, leaders, lures and flies.

05/06/2024

David Coggins is a longtime writer based in New York City. He has written for a number of magazines including Esquire and Financial Times. He covers a range of topics from travel, culture and men's fashion, but one of Coggins' strongest passions is fly fishing.

In his latest book, The Believer: A Year in the Fly Fishing Life, Coggins embarks on seven fishing pilgrimages to some of the world's top fisheries. He visits Norway, Cuba, Belize, Spain, Argentina and more. He tests his skills and jumps outside his comfort zone. He silences his phone and focuses on immersing himself in the pursuit. His writing is poignant and funny, honest and fresh, mixing travel and fishing challenges into a delicious soup that any angler can appreciate.

Coggins joins the Anglers Journal Podcast to discuss his journeys, and reflect on how the world perceives passionate anglers and their need to fly off to a foreign land knowing full and well that the fish they are after may never even show up. Because, after all, it's about more than just pulling on a fish. Listen here: https://www.anglersjournal.com/podcast/author-david-coggins

04/06/2024

Hitting the water with an enthusiastic youngster can take an ordinary day and make it very special. James Luce has the fishing fire in his belly. The smile James wears when he is fishing is contagious. Anglers Journal profiled this young angler in the Spring issue, the story is also available online: https://www.anglersjournal.com/freshwater/fish-fever.

30/05/2024

Last chance to enter for a FREE trip to Grand Slam Lodge in Punta Allen, Mexico!! It only takes a few seconds to enter.

Win a trip to fish for tarpon, bonefish, snook and permit off Punta Allen, Mexico, with the editor of Anglers Journal

29/05/2024

No better way to start summer than getting your hurricane prep done. But seriously, don't shrug this stuff off.

Forecasters say three climatological factors are combining to potentially spark an extremely active hurricane season in the Atlantic.

28/05/2024

Professional surfer Evan Geiselman is just at home fishing the flats as he is getting barreled. Anglers Journal contributor Owen James Burke caught up with the surfer and spent a day fly-fishing for reds and snook with him. Read the full profile here: https://www.anglersjournal.com/saltwater/surfing-to-fish.

23/05/2024

Don't miss out on your chance to win a FREE fishing trip to Grand Slam Ascension Bay Mexico. Sweepstakes runs till the end of May. It only takes two seconds to enter and you may be fishing with Anglers Journal for tarpon, bonefish, snook and permit later this summer!! Enter here: https://www.anglersjournal.com/columns/anglers-journal-10th-anniversary-sweepstakes-enter-today

20/05/2024

John Skinner knows fishing and he's been sharing his knowledge for years through books, articles and videos on YouTube. He joins the Anglers Journal Podcast to chat about his fishing plans for the summer, how he uses his kayak to catch more fish and how he's managed to net nearly 40 million views on YouTube. Listen here: https://www.anglersjournal.com/podcast/john-skinner

15/05/2024

When Sea Vee Boats announced it was discontinuing one of its most popular boats, the 390Z, from its line of center consoles and replacing it with a new model, it made a lot of waves. The 390 debuted at the Miami International Boat Show in 2006 and had a sleek, sexy look, lots of fishing space, plenty of power and a great ride. It was a showstopper. The Miami-based builder updated it several years later with a stepped hull, and it continued to sell well. That begs the question: If it ain’t broke, why the new model?

The owners of SeaVee are avid anglers who understand the evolving wants and needs of today’s hardcore fishing crews, namely more power and more systems. It was time to make some changes, and that’s where the 400Z comes into play. Check out the full review: https://www.anglersjournal.com/boats-gear/new-boat-seavee-400z

13/05/2024

No other captain has caught as many billfish as Capt. Brad Philipps. As he closes in on 40,000 billfish catches, the 53-year-old South African is determined to stay on top of the offshore fishing game. Philipps is profiled in the Spring 2024 issue of Anglers Journal magazine. Read the full story here: https://www.anglersjournal.com/saltwater/determined

10/05/2024

When it comes to topwater tuna, there's nothing like Panama.

Top-water yellowfin action off Panama's Pacific coast

09/05/2024

Fishing trips don't always go as planned...

Sick with food poisoning, a Wyoming angler spent three days fishing for giant halibut with visions of elephants and Jack London swirling in his head

07/05/2024

Want to win a free trip to Punta Allen, Mexico, to fish for tarpon, bonefish, permit and snook??!!! There's still time to enter the Anglers Journal Sweepstakes to Grand Slam Ascension Bay Mexico! Enter here: https://www.anglersjournal.com/columns/anglers-journal-10th-anniversary-sweepstakes-enter-today