Here’s an observation I've picked up over five decades fishing the Virginia coast: spinning reels and saltwater do not mix.

A wildlife photographer has filmed sharks in Australia creating beautiful patterns in the sea as they swam through bait balls ...

Spinning reels are more popular than ever. Once considered beginner tackle, they've gained pro-angler attention for finesse ...

Gloria Stanley shows off a couple of the hogfish — her first hogfish taken on a charter with Capt. Dustin of FishnCrazy Charters. The hogfish bite has been on fire, according to Capt. Bill at Rusty ...

Cruz Strohmeyer already has a leg up on Santiago, you remember, the old fisherman in Ernest Hemingway’s "The Old Man and the Sea.” After 84 days without a fish, Santiago battled a giant blue marlin ...

The tarpon is a unique fish known for its stamina and acrobatic leaps out of the water. Anglers in the Halifax and Indian Rivers are also finding success with snook and large redfish. It’s been a ...

With the feeding frenzy in full swing, the dark blue sea water is a flurry of movement. Dozens of dolphins dart up from below while seabirds dive underwater, all trying to snatch a snack from a large, ...

There is no sight in saltwater fishing as impressive and exciting as a jumping tarpon. The sheer size and power of these fish will make even the most experienced anglers forget how to set a hook. Even ...

Police said the case may be considered a “stand your ground” situation. Chris Tisch is the senior news editor overseeing breaking news, criminal justice, weather and environment. Reach him at ...

As a charter captain, bring your kid to work day comes with a few additional challenges. Sometimes keeping a younger child engaged when fishing can be a difficult task when the fish aren’t, or are, ...

Prime Day is a budget-savvy angler’s dream. If you’ve been holding off on upgrading your kayak, now’s the time. One of the best deals out there is on the Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120, our top pick ...