This is part 1 of a 3 part series of posts on the declining status of North Carolina's Coastal Fishing Resource. As you know, Saltwater Angler online…

North Carolina Marine Fisheries announced on February 13, 2023 that the recreational fishing season for ocellated (Gulf and summer) flounder will not occur in 2023. This is…

Legend of Saltwater Fishing member, Captain Rod Bierstedt covers the tactics and tackle of offshore fishing. Rod is a well known offshore fishing charter captain that also…

King mackerel fishing is always best in the fall. September - November are typically the best months. I prefer to fish a clear green water color from…

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record swordfish (Xiphias gladius). Cary Carney of Newport caught the 504-pound, 8-ounce fish about 55 miles…

The line screams out 150 yards and then you encounter it. The vertical blue-white stripes identify one of God’s most unique creations—it’s the Wahoo. The cobalt waters…

 There is an increase in the popularity of smaller boats running out of the inlets for more nearshore and offshore fishing, which includes more anglers looking for…

Mahi fishing is great fun. It’s not only a great fish to eat but catching this fish is filled with the super action that commonly includes fish…

The South Atlantic holds one of the most world-class cobia fisheries and on this day it did not disappoint when I invited my friend fishing for giant…

Every creature in the estuarine, nearshore, and bluewater environments plays an important role in the health and sustainability of our offshore fishery food web. Every creature from…