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The World’s Five Best Cheap Fishing Boats
Cheap fishing boats aren't as uncommon as one might think and the average middle-class American angler can probably afford one of the cool new bay boats under $50,000 we checked out a while back, or maybe one of the 10 top center console fishing boats under $20,000. But we know that times are tight and taking on a boat with a thirsty fuel tank…
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Paddler’s Edge: Get A Grip with Fishing Gloves
May 16, 2026
Whether it’s for the weather or for comfort, a good pair of fishing gloves is a must-have addition to your fishing gear. Summer requires sun gloves and during winter you’ll need gloves that keep your…
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Robalo R277 Dual Console: Family Fishing Boat
May 13, 2026
Whether you're casting topwater lures on the surface or fishing bottom for flounder, nothing brings an entire family together like going out for a day of fishing aboard the family fishing boat. Too…
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Sportsman Open 402 Center Console: The Quad Squad
May 10, 2026
Four outboards, four-across seating at the helm, four fishboxes in the deck, and lounger space for four people to stretch out in complete luxury in the bow—if you say double the fun is great but…
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Rigging for Beginners Part III: Rigging Baits
May 6, 2023
If you missed our earlier installments, see Critical Rigging for Beginners, Part I: Critical Rigs and Rigging for Beginners, Part II: Rigging Lures. What’s the easiest way to fool a fish into biting…
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Trolling Seasonal Prep
May 4, 2023
Hopefully, you’ve already taken care of the usual wintertime fishing gear maintenance chores. Your line is fresh, your reels are cleaned and lubricated, and your leaders are prepped. But savvy…
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Fishing Forecast for May, 2023
May 2, 2023
Fishing reports published in print are generalized and weeks may have passed before the report gets into your hands, so for timely up-to-date reports, visit our Fishing Reports online. Current…
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Grady-White 281 CE: Exploration Sensation
April 30, 2023
For 2023 Grady-White expands its Coastal Explorer line with their biggest bay boat yet, the all-new 281 CE. This model line is aptly named. You want to explore the back-bays and creeks? With a…
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The Best Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charters: Find a Fishing Guide
April 28, 2023
You’ve saved up some hard-earned cash and now you want to find the best Chesapeake Bay fishing charters around, to make sure your day on the Bay is an all-around awesome event? Of course you do! Many…
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Trophy Rockfish Season: Notes from the Cockpit
April 26, 2023
The first of May marks the much-anticipated opening of Maryland’s trophy striped bass season on the Chesapeake Bay. In Virginia there is no longer any such season. And up and down the coast, state…
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