Salt Water Sportsman

Salt Water Sportsman covers the world of saltwater fishing. Featuring local authorities from around the country, Salt Water Sportsman provides the regional insight and expertise to help anglers catch more and bigger fish, right in their own back yard. The magazine offers loads of how-to information, advice for those who travel within the greater U.S. and surrounding waters, and reviews of new boats, tackle and electronics.

Salt Water Sportsman

Life of Guy • At home and on the water with renowned marine artist and scientist Guy Harvey

ON THE MOVE • MAKE SURE YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME FOR THESE FALL MIGRATIONS.

PLANO GONOW SALTWATER FISH KIT

THREE DECADES OF ADVOCACY

GREAT BIG LITTLE TUNNY

GREATER AMBERJACK COUNT RELEASED

OKUMA CELEBRATES 40 YEARS

WADE IN AMERICA • Fan favorite U.S. fishing brands roll out new chest waders.

Behind the Screens • Advanced sonar technology is driving a surge in angler efficiency. Its impact on catch rates is worth a closer look.

Catch the Second Wave • Use these tips to score when autumn mahi push into South Florida waters.

Bugout Bag • Keep this essential safety gear ready to go in case of emergency.

GRADY-WHITE TRANSFERS OWNERSHIP TO PURPOSE TRUST • OWNER EDDIE SMITH JR. FOCUSES ON THE BRAND’S LONG-TERM FUTURE.

MAG BAY 32CC

Boat Seats That Don’t Eat Fishing Space • Fishing boats often lack seating, but there are options to fix that while remaining fishy.

NMEA-2000 NETWORKING • The plug-and-play electronic integration system known as N2K offers boating anglers miraculous benefits, but the system needs to be installed correctly to work at its best.

Boston Whaler 330 Outrage • One of the most iconic fishing boat brands steps up its game with its new WhalerStep hull.

Formula 387 CCF Upper Station • A new elevated second station helps this fishing machine tower above others.

CALICO BASS ON TOP • A new theory on SoCal’s iconic inshore gamefish: A steady temperature and a topwater lure are the keys to getting bit.

MISSISSIPPI RIVER MULE TRAIN • Each fall, speckled trout push into Louisiana’s Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet to overwinter. The biggest specks are suckers for a jerkbait.

Triggers from Coast to Coast • TRIGGERFISH PROVE STRONG AND OFFER GREAT TABLE FARE, BUT CATCHING THEM CALLS FOR THE RIGHT KIND OF STRUCTURE AND TECHNIQUES.

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