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At Sport Fishing Magazine, we recognize that having the right equipment can significantly enhance your saltwater fishing experience. That’s why we are thrilled to present our weekly compilation of the best offers on premium saltwater fishing gear. Each week, we search the market for the latest and most exceptional equipment at unbeatable prices, ensuring you have all you need to enjoy your time on the water. Join us in discovering this week’s exclusive deals on gear that combines performance, dependability, and affordability. Happy fishing! The Engel 19 Qt Live Bait Cooler is essential for anglers aiming to keep their bait…

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Four individuals were rescued by the Coast Guard on Friday after a boat sank near Tybee Island, Georgia, as reported by the US Coast Guard. Coast Guard Sector Charleston personnel stated they received an alert at 2:30 p.m. from the operator of the Glacier Bay, a 26-foot catamaran, indicating that the vessel was flooding. The operator mentioned that there were four people aboard, including a pregnant woman. Additionally, the operator reported that they had deployed a life raft and activated their registered personal locator beacon. READ MORE: “Kona the ‘coyote catcher’ saves fellow dog from…

Bajio Sigs with Rose Mirror Jon Whittle Bajio Sigs with Rose Mirror “The rose mirror lens color is essential for everyday use; clear days are a rarity here. This lens highlights the reds, seatrout, and tarpon against the seafloor. On sunny days, it diminishes glare, allowing for the visibility of surface movement and flashes of prime targets or bait from afar.” — Capt. Alan Jackson, NearShore Guiding, Beaufort County, South Carolina Costa Fantail PRO with Copper Mirror Jon Whittle Costa Fantail PRO with Copper Silver Mirror “In our Lowcountry marsh, adaptability is key. A tranquil, sunny morning can swiftly turn…

Libby Purves reflects on the importance of water and how accustomed we’ve all become to having it readily available. Water management is often overlooked in our cruising adventures. While blue-water sailors certainly ponder it frequently, we’ve previously installed – and then put away – two watermakers, both of which consume a lot of power (and fuel) and time. They trickle out desalinated water as someone onboard points out the essential minerals we’re missing, shaking a pack of magnesium tablets. Earlier, during my youthful excitement, I longed for a much-needed shampoo after three weeks of leisurely sailing toward Barbados. We had…

Kathleen Palmer, a former editor of YM, leveraged her journalistic abilities to secretly advocate against the patriarchal aspects of sailing after World War II. In a historic move, the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will achieve gender equality for the first time, featuring four events for women, four for men, and two mixed events – allowing equal opportunities for both genders to earn medals. This starkly contrasts with the 1948 London Olympics, where female sailors were explicitly barred. The author of the ‘Racing World’ column in the August 1948 edition of Yachting Monthly expressed indignation under the headline ‘Hell hath…

This month saw a series of unfortunate incidents that shook the industry, with numerous superyachts suffering from fires, groundings, and alarming tilts. Feadship once again took center stage, sharing updates on two eagerly awaited projects, while Amels drew attention with the introduction of a vividly blue 60-meter yacht. In an exceptional piece of charter news, it was revealed that the presidential yacht once used by John F. Kennedy is now available for charter. BOAT reflects on an eventful month and highlights everything you may have overlooked… 1. Major shipyard fire at Lürssen prompts employee evacuation Credit: Andreas Jens/Superyachtblog A fire…

Using a preventer or boom brake is essential seamanship for downwind sailing, but doing it incorrectly can lead to issues, warns Rachael Sprot. A properly designed preventer system is just as crucial as any rigging component, yet it is often overlooked, sometimes merely consisting of an old mooring line wrapped around the boom. As the typical size of cruising yachts, along with mainsails, grows, the importance of a preventer system intensifies. In earlier sections, we examined four incidents from the past two decades where accidental gybes resulted in serious injuries or fatalities among crew members. These tragedies had various causes…

A novice sailor transitions from the keyboard to the furling line, navigating various learning curves. Jenny Jasper embarks on a Competent Crew course, emerging with a newfound passion for yachting. When I enrolled to enhance my sailing skills through an RYA Competent Crew course, I didn’t anticipate gasping at fins slicing through the waves. While standing on a Dufour 382 yacht admiring the sunlit dolphins, the idea of writing this article had yet to cross my mind. As I leaned over the guardrails, I witnessed two dolphins vanish beneath the keel. Yet, I wasn’t there merely for viewing dolphins—I aimed…

Guiding her all-female crew to triumph in the OGR, Maiden skipper Heather Thomas has shattered records and propelled women’s sailing to new heights. Yet, she began her sailing journey far from the ocean. Heather Thomas is the first female British skipper to clinch a round-the-world race victory, and her crew on Maiden, supported by Tracy Edwards MBE, are the first all-female team to win a global competition. What an incredible source of inspiration! With her win in the Ocean Globe Race, the 27-year-old from Yorkshire has made waves in history. Heather has outperformed Dame Ellen MacArthur’s second-place finish in the…

Don’t allow wind or rain to prevent you from enjoying summertime striped bass fishing in the Northeast. Courtesy Shimano Like any sport, you can invest as much as you desire in preparation for your next saltwater encounter. However, northeast striper expert Blaine Anderson mentioned that the summer months provide ample opportunities for anglers with even basic tackle to engage one of the region’s top sport fish. “It’s easy fishing and the entry barrier is low,” Anderson affirmed regarding the amazing action of the warm season. “These fish are aggressive, and you can catch them throughout the summer.” The striper extravaganza…