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Icom’s newest fixed-mount VHF transceiver, the M605, features a color display for optimal viewing under any lighting condition. A large 4.3-inch color TFT LCD display provides nearly 180-degree viewing along with high-resolution characters. The night mode screen provides comfortable operation in the dark. The M605 lets you set up the ...

One week last summer reminded me why it’s so great to be a fly angler in Florida, especially if you love snook. In the space of a few days, I caught linesiders in a mangrove-lined creek at sunup, on the beach at high noon, on an open grass flat in ...

It has been a long effort to try to conserve a group of fish that are some of the apex predators of the world’s oceans and the target of many sport anglers all along our coasts. They are the fishing dreams of many and the actual catches of a fortunate ...

Capt. Dave DeGennaro clenched a fistful of grass shrimp in his hand, and in one motion, opened his palm and made an underhand throw, tossing a spray of grass shrimp into the waters of Barnegat Bay. The clear, green crustaceans flitted about, sinking into the water column, flowing back with ...

Over the course of our history in the marine industry, Suzuki has been recognized by the NMMA a total of 8 times for having the most innovative outboards. This recognition for innovation has been coupled with many firsts, including the first fuel injected 4-strokes in 1997, the first 250 horsepower ...

How-To When a flat ramp fails to roll your boat off the trailer, try this trick When a flat ramp fails to roll your boat off the trailer, try this trick. Source link

A line of sargassum stretched for about a half-mile, in 1,100 feet of royal-blue water off Islamorada in the Florida Keys. Capt. Shannon Attales and I had been running and gunning most of the morning, until this find. After looking for dolphin by cruising up and down the line to ...

Capt. Shannon Attales is passionate about his dolphin fishing. Skippering Warbird from Bud n’ Mary’s Marina in Islamorada, his A-game remains in full play, whether he’s running and gunning or trolling. And when he settles into dragging baits, he believes his edge over the competition comes from a spread of ...

Crow’s nest. Bucket. Tower. By whatever name, an elevated helm station offers a huge advantage when scouting for fish. You see farther and spot distant birds, weed lines and breaking fish more easily. This is the reason you see so many towers on today’s saltwater fishing boats, from battlewagons and ...

The Salt Water Sportsman editors give you the top two locations to go in July for your favorite saltwater species, plus guidance regarding why the bite there is hot and why you should plan your next fishing trip accordingly. First choice: Costa RicaSecond choice: Australia The FADs off Costa Rica’s ...