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

Stop the Nightmare • Environmental groups seize a new opportunity to expand no-fishing areas. Here’s how to fight back.

GROCERY FISHING

COCKPIT COOKIN’ • UNLEASH THE FEAST WITH BOAT GRILLS AND PORTABLE COOKERS.

Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass in Peril • Managers and anglers hold out hope for a strong spawning year.

FISHIN’ FOR THE KITCHEN • Deep-drop tactics to fill the cooler with great-tasting fish.

A Cut Above • Bring the fish house home with the best gear for your galley.

BOSTON WHALER STEPS UP ITS HULL DESIGNS • THE NEW 330 AND 290 OUTRAGE MODELS FEATURE A NEW RUNNING SURFACE CALLED WHALERSTEP

Throwing Shade • New and convenient ways to block UV and beat the heat aboard your boat.

Magic Machines • Multifunction displays serve as angling command centers for all things electronic.

Pathfinder 2800 Hybrid • The Florida boat builder’s largest hybrid can handle both inshore and offshore duties.

Robalo R277 DC • This dual console offers excellent crew accommodations amid serious fishability.

GET IN GEAR • Taking the boat out of dry dock. Respooling reels. Taking inventory of tackle boxes. Summer fishing season is about to heat up — and we’ve got your new favorite apparel, equipment and accessories.

THE BATTLE OF BUOY 10 • HIGH-INTENSITY SALMON FISHING IN THE LOW-KEY COASTAL TOWNS OF ASTORIA AND WARRENTON, OREGON.

A CUT ABOVE • Professional fish-processing skills for the DIY fishmonger

Hog Heaven • Tampa Bay-area anglers have cracked the code for one of the tastiest fish in the ocean.

Jersey Weakfish • “When Hal Lyman, publisher of this magazine, visited Atlantic City, New Jersey, it was inevitable he’d get together with Morrie Upperman, one of the all-time great Jersey anglers, for a session with weakfish, a species long gone from Hal’s native Boston,” reads the cover caption. “While Morrie’s guidance was superb, publisher Lyman managed to catch one lonely 4-pound weakie.”