In the case of Destin’s claim as “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” there’s a fascinating story behind this title. From Destin’s early days contributing to Pensacola’s fish markets to its booming commercial fishing industry in the 20th century and now, Destin...

The bull trout is essentially the magnum of trout. The species gets noticeably bigger than other trout and bears a striking resemblance to salmon. Once classified as a Dolly Varden; a member of the char family, this species was reclassified as bull trout in the 1980s....

As an angler’s career progresses, they begin to take an interest in tackle above and beyond what can be found pre-assembled at the local sporting goods store. Of course, there is a lot to be said for taking the initiative and building your own gear. If nothing else,...

After purchasing a cast net, the first question that crosses an angler’s mind is usually what exactly is the darn thing good for? What species of fish can you collect? How big of a fish can you catch? Is it legal to cast net in my area? Fortunately, these answers...

The simplicity of fly-fishing is what draws many folks to the sport. The rub is that certain aspects of fly-fishing aren’t all that simple. If you’re not particularly talented at tying knots, you may find yourself throwing your hands in the air and wishing you’d just...