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The Best Tactics for Fighting Big Fish
Pro-tips on when and how to give chase when fighting big fish inshore and offshore.
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The Benefits of Fly-by-Wire Steering
Electric steering offers many benefits. Here are some of the fly-by-wire outboard steering systems made for boating anglers.
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Five Things You Should Never Do on a Flats Charter
One long-time captain explains what not to do when fishing with a light-tackle guide.
Redfish in North Carolina
North Carolina Fails to Protect Fisheries
Lawsuit filed by Coastal Conservation Association of North Carolina and 86 citizen plaintiffs moves to "remedy phase."
Marlin fishing off Virginia Beach

The Basics of Pitch-Baiting

Pitch-baiting offers several advantages, and learning specific techniques can help when targeting specific gamefish species.

Fishing Boats

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.
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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.
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Game Fish

Saltwater Game Fish

Learn tips and tactics for catching some of the most popular game fish.
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Dolphin

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Flounder

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Redfish

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Sailfish

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Seatrout

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Striped Bass

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Tarpon

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Tuna

Game Fish

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How-To

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Gear

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Travel

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Saltwater Fishing Videos

Watch and learn the tricks, skills and techniques you need to be a more versatile and successful angler.
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