Sportfishing

Aboard a Maverick sportfisherman off Costa Rica, a lifelong angler experiences three crazy hours of billfish bliss.

The Canary Islands are bucket list fodder for anglers with a passion for pursuing big blue marlin.

2018 was a pretty good year for recreational angling interests. But can it last?

Sheep Dog Impact Assistance grew out of a natural disaster. But it also had a secondary effect: Giving veterans a second calling.

The science of tagging fish began with tuna decades ago, but has since evolved into a global effort for multiple species.

The Hatteras Cup allows owners of its vessels to compete head-to-head anywhere upon the world’s waterways.

Converted “jack-up” boats. World-class redfish and speckled trout. Louisiana’s Chandeleur Islands have it all.

Bringing others into our chosen sport may be the best part of fishing.

A year of R&D, 3.5 years of build time and a $20 million price tag to match all adds up to what might be the most technologically advanced sportfisherman ever built. Meet the mighty Jaruco here.

With only so much space onboard, sometimes it’s hard to know which tools to bring, and which to leave behind. Let our expert help you out with that.

Clashes between local boats and American sportfishermen in the Dominican Republic could have far-reaching ramifications.

Fair access to fisheries is up for debate; let your voice be heard

If you plan to tangle with big, powerful fish, you'll want to maximize your cockpit's space for best results. Here's a good place to start.

The Tropic Star Lodge in Panama has a reputation for whisking you off the grid in style and putting you into big fish.

The Abaco islands of the Bahamas offer great fishing close to home.

Wind and water aren’t the only problems hurricanes can bring. Discover the story of a fishing community that is refusing to quit.

Dedicated to helping disabled combat veterans, this 501c3 nonprofit was founded in Miami by a Marine veteran. This is his story.

If you have the chance to point the bow of a Pursuit S368 Sport for the Abacos and some high-seas adventure, don’t even think about it: Just go! We did and got a salty taste of what this new center console (and her very capable little sister) can do when the pressure is on. Check out the scene here.

Produced by Pursuit Boats and shot by Marc Montocchio and Nate Harrington, this video captures the adventures on a couple of new Pursuits in the Abaco.

Can certain sportfishing superstitions hold water—or not? Find out here.

Furuno has a scanning sonar designed for commercial fishermen that some hardcore anglers are adding to their helms. It’s not hard to see why. Have a look at the pricey unit here.

Backing down isn’t always the best plan. Editor-at-Large John Brownlee gives some advice that will save wear and tear on the boat, and keep everyone’s shoes dry.

A husband and wife team take what they’ve learned hunting big game in Africa and apply it to tournament fishing. The result? Well, it might just surprise you.

Gamefish Grande offers a one-of-a-kind fishing experience.