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…

Many anglers see King Mackerel fishing as somewhat easy. In some respects, it is. Get some live bait, head out the inlet, and start trolling. They're out…

A successful day of offshore fishing takes much more than great tackle, a super list of waypoints, and years of experience. It also requires developing and having…

As the warmer weather progresses and the water temperatures continue to heat up, you'll find larger Mahi will often follow the smaller ones closer inshore. The smaller…

Offshore fishing is certainly one of the most complex and equally rewarding team sports. It's a lot more than just baiting a hook and dropping it overboard…

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…