Salt Water Sportsman

Salt Water Sportsman is a magazine dedicated to recreational marine fishing both in the United States and globally. It began its journey in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1939. What started as a focus on the waters of New England has grown to encompass saltwater fishing topics from around the world.

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Big Live Baits Catch Big Fish

1 week ago | saltwatersportsman.com | George Poveromo

When it comes the live baits, there’s a worn adage. “Elephants eat peanuts” acknowledges that big fish sometimes consume small baits. But is that an exception that proves the rule? Big fish have insatiable appetites and large mouths, hence their inclination to hunt for one or two satisfying meals versus expending energy herding tiny prey. In the offshore world, some prime examples include blue marlin keying in on mahi and tuna, big mahi cannibalizing smaller mahi, and wahoo gorging on tuna.
Your Prescription for the Biggest Headache in Boating

1 week ago | saltwatersportsman.com | Ric Burnley

We’ve all been there. Load the boat with gear, prep the tackle, store the food and drinks, everyone is excited about enjoying a day on the water, turn the key to start the motor—and nothing happens. Ugh!Michael Kiel, founder and CEO of Boat Planet, has been there too. “There’s nothing worse than looking forward to boating and then something goes wrong,” he sighs. That’s why Kiel developed Boat Planet, an online boating resource that helps boaters connect with service providers.
Stalking Bonefish in the Bahamas

3 weeks ago | saltwatersportsman.com | Nick Honachefsky

Bonefish can make or break an angler. No matter the money and time you spend to get to Bahamian bonefish waters, it always comes down to that one moment when everything comes together in a fleeting instance of time. Finding fish, predicting weather, judging and delivering the cast, the hook-set—it must all be perfect, or you come up with nothing but a sunburn. Here’s how to align the factors for success and how not to screw it up, according to three top native Bahamian guides.
Tips and Tackle for Catching Trophy Striped Bass in Western Long Island Sound

3 weeks ago | saltwatersportsman.com | George Poveromo

“A 50-pounder is the new 40-pounder,” quipped Rick Mola. “Trophy bass fishing in Western Long Island Sound has been exceptional over the past 10 years, and nothing short of incredible during the last few years.” As the owner of Fisherman’s World in Norwalk, Connecticut, few people know the Western Sound’s fisheries as thoroughly as Mola. I’ve fished the Western Sound numerous times over the years, primarily out of Norwalk and Long Island’s Port Jefferson.
Where to Fish in April

1 month ago | saltwatersportsman.com | Ric Burnley

I smell the tree blossoms and hear the screeching osprey. Salt spray coats my lips and warmth returns to the sea breeze. That’s when I know April fishing is in full swing. Local fish are hungry, and transient fish are on the move. Get ready for spring’s best fishing at these early-season hotspots. Everyone knows about the phenomenal striped bass fishing in Long Island Sound, but Capt. Bobby Tambascio is excited about tautog.
Boat Lights Improve Fishing, Safety and Entertainment

1 month ago | saltwatersportsman.com | Ric Burnley

There are 24 hours in a day, and roughly half are illuminated by the sun. The other half of the hours are in the dark, but that doesn’t stop me from fishing. Over two-thirds of my fishing trips are after work or before my family wakes up on a weekend, so I rely on boat lights to keep me safe, attract fish and to see in the dark. Over the past few years, the latest technology in materials and construction allows anglers to use lights to turn night into day.
Should Rod-Holder Fishing Be Considered Cheating?

1 month ago | saltwatersportsman.com | George Poveromo

A few seasons ago, I dropped a ballyhoo-tipped 10-ounce jig along the deep edge of a Bimini reef in the Bahamas. I did not hook my intended target; instead, I found myself battling a massive shark. After fighting the fish for over an hour on 30-pound jigging tackle, I placed the outfit in a bow-mounted Lee’s swivel rod holder. It was time for the fish to wear itself out, not vice versa.
Targeting Bluefin Tuna in the Spring

1 month ago | saltwatersportsman.com | Gary Caputi

I was sitting in my office daydreaming about a bluefin run I made a while back. Catching these amazing gamefish creates vivid memories. It was on a day in early May, well before first light, when I left Manasquan Inlet aboard my friend Roger’s 32 Regulator. The weather was mild, the seas obliging, and our destination 55 miles away was the Triple Wrecks area. The first lump had no signs of life, and nothing showed on the depth finder, so off to the next we went.
Understanding the Shifts in Cobia Populations

1 month ago | saltwatersportsman.com | Nick Carter

Gore spattered up the captain’s calf as he stomped a mesh bag full of recently netted menhaden in the transom. I was busy at the cutting board, chunking and tossing as quickly as I could. The net had come up full three times. We had bait to spare, in addition to a frozen chum block tied off the stern. With that oily mess, it didn’t take long. First the spadefish materialized behind the twin 200s.
Best New Fishing Sunglasses

1 month ago | saltwatersportsman.com | Nick Carter

Fishing sunglasses leave their mark. You can spot a hard-core angler from across the room at a formal engagement. Those pale raccoon rings around the eyes and the ball cap-bleached beacon of a forehead are dead giveaways. The look might appear humorous paired with a suit at a wedding reception, but it’s a badge of honor. To fishermen, the brim of a hat and a good pair of sunglasses are as important as steel-toed boots to construction workers.