The Warmer Side of Winter
Text by Joe Doggett, Photos by Patrick Murray
The sagging wooden dock hosted a tired-looking Boston Whaler. A gaggle of second class seagulls and cut-rate pelican skulked along the pilings. The start of my afternoon with the celebrated Texas plugger, Rudy Grigar, did not look particularly promising.
Tuna Wonderland
Text by Todd Masson, Photos by Will Drost
Though Kevin Beach has made his reputation toting anglers to yellowfin tuna that resemble Volkswagens in shape and size, he actually begins each trip this time of year targeting a more cylindrical species that is the toothy wolf of the Gulf.
Making the Deal
Text and Photos by Capt. Dave Lear
If you’re passionate about saltwater fishing, sooner or later you’ll probably want a new boat.
Strike It Rich
Text and Photos By Troy Black
For trophy Kokanee and rainbow trout fishing in the Pacific Northwest, Lake Roosevelt is at the top of the list of places to go.
Backwater Bonanza
Text by Capt. Spud Woodard, Photo By Duke Energy Crystal River Mariculture Center
As I motored the shallow-draft skiff through the winding tidal creek, the width of which was shrinking by the minute, I couldn’t help wondering if this was such a good idea.
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