Saltwater Fishing, Gear, Boat Reviews & More

Tidewater 3100 Carolina Bay

The 3100 Carolina Bay is packed with fishing features that allow it to get skinny while also being able to run offshore.

Deep-Dropping Flats and Wrecks on the Inside of the Atlantic Canyons

Deep-dropping trips to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic canyon flats offer unbounded opportunity for bottomfishing aficionados.

Electric Reels and Equipment for Deep-Dropping

Learn more about some of the electrical-related elements needed to fish with the latest breed of electric reels.

Honing Deepwater Release Tactics While Fishing for Kitty Mitchell

Fishing for speckled hind deep in the Gulf reveals the challenges of post-release mortality and reef fish survival.

2026 Fishing Boat Buyers Guide

Welcome to the Fishing Boat Buyers Guide, now in its 13th edition. Over the past 12 years, we have delivered in these pages highlights from the best fishing-boat builders. This year is no different, with 18 models for inshore, nearshore and offshore fishing.

Fishing Boat Reviews

Thinking about buying a boat? Salt Water Sportsman is here to help, with an extensive library of fishing boat reviews. The reviews offer every fishing boat model’s specifications, plus a breakdown of the layout, and detailed descriptions of the usability, fishability, and conveniences.