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Flip Pallot is quite active these days. Over the past year, Flip Pallot’s Instagram has showcased airboat mishaps, whitetail deer, turkey and hog hunting, crafting archery quivers for friends, and instructing fly-fishing classes. The renowned host of “Walker’s Cay Chronicles,” voice of Sport Fishing Television, and co-owner of Frigate Reserve rum is definitely keeping busy. However, he is not too busy to engage in our “Favorite Things” Q&A. Flip’s favorite… … fly-fishing rod and reel: “Temple Fork Mangrove Coast rod, Nautilus fly reel.” … flats-fishing destination: “The Bahamas, when I’m unable to be in the Everglades.” … species to pursue:…

Intrepid novice skipper Monty Halls embarks on a sailing adventure with his family along the south coast of Devon and Cornwall, aiming to reach the Scillies and return while promoting ocean conservation. Being poked in the cheek and repeatedly asked, “Is this annoying? Is this annoying? Is this annoying?” by my bored 11-year-old daughter Isla certainly tested my patience. What intensified my irritation was the fact that while she was pestering me, I was watching our Colvic 34, Sobek, floating on a buoy in the middle of Storm Betty, inch closer to the geo-fence depicted on the screen just inches…

The fishing industry gathers in Orlando, Florida, each summer for ICAST, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show. This is where new fishing tackle and equipment is unveiled before it hits the market in the fall or the following year. Photo credit: Orange County Convention Center Although ICAST, the massive international tackle trade show, is not open to the general public, covering it as a fishing enthusiast journalist allowed me to spend two to three days marveling at the latest fishing innovations. The July event featured an array of intriguing and advanced gear. From the multitude of products on display, I’ve…

When a sudden coolant loss threatened his sailing, Andy Du Port realized it was time to replace his yacht’s old Volvo Penta engine. These engines, once called auxiliaries, were noisy, hot, smelly metal masses that often lacked the power to cruise against wind or tide. My first yacht, a single-cylinder Stuart Turner petrol model I procured in 1979, had a mere three moving components. It misbehaved on the starboard tack but still responded unexpectedly well to a shouted demand when its performance dipped. This engine produced less power than a standard lawn mower and, if put in reverse 20 yards…

North Carolina’s Crystal Coast offers incredible fishing experiences. Paul Doughty Don’t overlook the early light on a glassy, calm morning while discovering North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. Core Sound and Cape Lookout National Seashore deliver an unforgettable atmosphere. As I navigate my skiff over a submerged shoal blanketed in eel grass, I hope to encounter a school of red drum. Maybe some spotted seatrout are in the vicinity, or possibly a striped bass has wandered into the area. This body of water boasts a plethora of fish, largely due to the effects of both the northbound Gulf Stream and the southbound…

You won’t require a larger boat. A brand-new, opulent yacht is about to set sail, featuring more luxurious amenities than most could fathom – including access to a seaside driving range. It can be yours for an appealing base price of $5.12 million. A stunning new yacht will soon grace the waters. Ladenstein Yachts The Ladenstein 88 yacht, crafted in Austria, is a majestic and stylish vessel that spans nearly 100 feet in “innovative” length. This sleek, silver watercraft offers generous space for guests to relish superior conveniences such as an in-house jacuzzi and a Teppanyaki grill for cooking. There…

When David and Sarah Smith embarked on their first significant ocean voyage, they were unprepared for storm Oscar, yet they navigated through it without harm and enjoyed the adventure. Despite squeezing in a brief trip to St Kilda, 2022’s weather in Scotland had been poor, leading my wife Sarah and me to consider a warmer getaway. I yearned for an authentic ocean journey, and a friend recommended the Azores; after some initial research, we resolved to pursue this endeavor. I looked into the 2023 AZAB race, but it soon became apparent that our boat, Mollymawk, a 1984 Pan Oceanic 38,…

Braid Main Line to Leader Steve Sanford For anglers seeking a connection with a strength of 90 to 100 percent of the braided line’s breaking point, I suggest using either an improved Bristol knot with a Bimini twist, an FG knot, or a PR bobbin knot. Some knots can be easier to tie than others. Braid Main Line to Terminal Gear Steve Sanford If you want to skip a leader and connect directly to a lure, hook, or swivel, the well-known Palomar knot is recommended for both ease and strength. Mono to Hook or Swivel Steve Sanford Because monofilament is…

Keeping up with the Kardashians can feel like a heavy burden. Yet aspiring beauties are shaking off the weight to attain K-inspired silhouettes. “Me after seeing Kylie and Kendall’s shoulders on the yacht in Mallorca,” fitness influencer @ProteckPhilippe, known as PP, commented in a TikTok video showcasing her tough upper arm workout. PP faced criticism from body-positivity advocates for promoting a Kardashian-inspired beauty standard. @protekphilippe/TikTok The brunette focused her workout on achieving the sleek look of Kylie, 26, and Kendall, 28, who displayed their fit physiques while vacationing on a luxury yacht off Spain in June. “Yacht shoulders,” PP wrote…

Accident reports provide a stark reminder of the dangers at sea, but to ensure safe downwind sailing, we must learn from mistakes, explains Rachael Sprot. A crash gybe is one of the most destructive incidents that can occur on board. The level of power unleashed when the wind strikes the mainsail from an unintended direction is immense, and the rapidity with which it happens leaves little time for evasive measures. Over the past two decades, several tragic crash gybe accidents have occurred, analyzed by the MAIB and other organizations, which reveal deeply sobering insights. While studying accident reports is routine…