2023 Boat Buyers Guide: Engine-Integrated Autopilot
Autopilots integrated with engine controls open up a world of angling advantages.
Outfit your boat and crew with the latest in offshore-fishing gear.
Autopilots integrated with engine controls open up a world of angling advantages.
Outfitting yourself, and your boat, with the right gear can make your time on the water more enjoyable.
The benefits of wake-adapted running gear can pay big dividends
A host of valuable information is now available
From the best reels and lures to accessories and apparel, we have you covered when it comes to choosing the best in offshore fishing gear. Success on the water often comes down to having the right equipment, and knowing how to use it correctly. We rely on decades of experience fishing for marlin and sailfish, plus the expert opinions of professional captains and deckhands, to curate a selection of the best new fishing products on the water today.
Reels, dredges, teasers, offshore fishing tackle and lures: it’s all right here. We show you which lures produce marlin bites as well as the gear that professional anglers and captains rely on, day in and day out. So whether you’re dredge fishing for sailfish in Central America or pulling a spread of lures for blue marlin off Bermuda or the East Coast, we have the information you need.
The journey from part time to world class is never an easy one
We asked four pros for their top picks
Add some flash and pop to your trolling spread and catch more marlin and sailfish along the way
Still crafting the finest on the water
Marlin fishing takes place in one of the most demanding environments in the world, so you need offshore fishing apparel that will meet those challenges. Fishing shoes and boots to maintain a secure, slip-free footing on a slick deck. Foul weather gear to keep you warm and dry when the conditions go from sporty to nautical. Performance shirts and fishing shorts with quick-drying fabrics and high sun protection ratings to protect you from harmful UV rays in the cockpit or on the bridge. Polarized sunglasses to help you spot the bite before it happens. All are necessary parts of the apparel puzzle.
Our roundup of the newest gear to keep you dry
The best gear and accessories for female anglers
Your feet are the key to maintaining your balance on a wet and slippery boat, they deserve the best fishing shoes.
Stay cool and dry on the water this summer
Fishing accessories can make or break a day on the water fishing for marlin and sailfish. Be prepared with the best gear. Fishing gloves for sun protection and also for leadering big gamefish. Other kinds of fishing accessories for the boats, like stand up harnesses, pliers, dehookers and more, all take their rightful place alongside the angler in the cockpit.
Don’t head offshore without a few of these aboard
Add some flash and pop to your trolling spread and catch more marlin and sailfish along the way
Top products from noted manufacturers like Donmar, Squidnation, Bubba, AFTCO, Fish Monkey and Seamount
Top choices for a variety of uses offshore
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