Best Of: A Perch Like No Other, Rare North Carolina Bonefish, What About Those Abandoned Boats?

You’ve probably seen them at some point in your fishing life. Sometimes they are on moorings, but obviously have not been moved for years. Sometimes they are resting in a backwater, covered in bird poop. We’re talking about abandoned boats. What can be done about them?

North Carolina Surf Caster Lands Bonefish

Tonya Pell was surf fishing the beaches of South Nags Head, North Carolina, in late October when she caught a fish she didn’t recognize. Unknown to her at the time, she had landed a prized bonefish that’s much more common in tropical and subtropical waters.

Like No Perch You’ve Ever Seen

Angler Steve Wozniak, whose name pops up in the IGFA record book often, caught this unusual fish off the Atlantic coast of northern Argentina. Hooked in 100 feet of water, his guide called it a “white salmon.” Do you know what species it is?

The Eel is the Deal for Stripers

Catch trophy striped bass holding tight to structure with giant soft-plastic baits. Eels are one of a striper’s favorite things to eat, and it’s hard for them to pass up, regardless of the nearby forage. Rigging is simple, but applying the right action takes a bit of learning.

Red Tide in Florida Following Hurricane Ian

Red tide blooms are building along much of Florida’s southwestern coast extending from Sanibel to Port Charlotte, resulting in fish kills and other harmful aquatic ecosystem impacts. Florida has experienced increasing numbers of harmful algae blooms in recent years, and late-season hurricanes aren't helping.