Readers Stories

Back From Iraq
When a tournament like the Big Bend Saltwater Classic is produced, the organizers can only hope it will be a success. Success comes in many forms including great weather, great fishing and a great turnout. You... Read More

Tu Tu, Tale of the Triple Grander
Tu Tu, the great fish, seemed to be getting weaker, bleeding out, and probably the reason we were able to stay with her for the past two hours. The 80-pound... Read More

Part Tarpon - Part Terror
While fishing in the Cobia Invitational, Matt Clark spotted a white object moving southeasterly. We quickly steered toward it to inspect what we thought would be a manta ray, which... Read More

Making Your Own Durable and Inexpensive Buoys
Making durable, highly-visible, customized marking buoys is easily and inexpensively done. A review of available buoys on the market range in price from $8.00 through $35, with some topping $60... Read More