When trolling either offshore or nearshore there are a few factors that are imperative to success. First is speed. With 5-7 knots considered as the best range.…

One of the biggest mistakes many offshore fishermen make each year is waiting until the last minute to prepare for the coming season. If you wait until…

With a chill in the air, they come. Seeking menhaden and other fish in big schools. They don’t live here, but between the Thanksgiving Holiday and New…

There are many factors in maintaining a healthy saltwater fishing ecosystem. It can be the amount of fishing that’s done in a specific area. It can be…

Over the past few days of fishing in 2024, I had the chance to test Berkley's new X9 braid in multiple situations. I was particularly impressed with the…

The Atlantic bluefin tuna season is a time of year that many anglers dream about, though only a small group of fishermen actually venture out in pursuit…

As winter drives water temperatures down in creeks and estuaries, Redfish often migrate out of the inlets, forming both large and small schools. These fish leave shallow…

When it comes to inshore, offshore, or even freshwater fishing, known how to successfully tying at least a few of the hundreds of fishing knots is a…

The weather is starting to cool, and the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament will soon know who the next champion is. This signals that it’s peak King…

Here Captain Rod Bierstedt gives you points on how to become a better offshore angler and have greater days out in the blue water world.  He always…