The coast of North Carolina is home to a unique multi-million-dollar industry born out of sheer necessity. During the mid-twentieth century, a small group of visionary mechanics,…

Recently, Saltwater Angler's contributing writer, Bob Carr, was fishing a local King Mackerel Tournament with a couple of fishing buddies. This is the story of that trip…

Few fish inspire anglers like the Atlantic tarpon. Mention the word tarpon around a group of fishermen and the conversation quickly turns to explosive strikes, long screaming…

There is something unique about fishermen along the Carolina coast. It doesn't matter whether they launch a twenty-foot skiff before sunrise, fish from a weathered pier, stand…

The Outer Banks didn't become famous because of sandy beaches and vacation homes. It became famous because giant fish swim just beyond the horizon. For decades, anglers…

For years, Black Drum rarely received the attention given to species such as Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. Many anglers viewed them as little more than a…

The docks at the 68th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament were tense on Saturday night. Marlin Fever held the top spot, but the tournament was not over yet.…

Water temperature is one of the biggest factors determining where fish feed, how active they are, and what patterns they'll follow. While fish can be caught outside…

When most people think of mahi-mahi fishing, they picture large sportfishing boats running dozens of miles offshore in search of blue water and floating weed lines. Along…

The 68th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament officially kicked off today, June 8, in Morehead City. Fishing runs through June 13, with awards presented on June…