David Thornton

Striped bass are prized for their fight and flavor. As “anadromous” fish, stripers typically live their adult lives in salt or brackish water, returning to

Red drum fishing hits its stride in late winter and early spring, when clear water and gathering baitfish set the stage for incredible sight fishing

Recreational fishing surged after World War II, driven by an increased emphasis on leisure time for the working class. Throughout the 20th century, surf fishing

One of the most rewarding experiences over my past eight years of beach guide fishing has been introducing hundreds of new saltwater anglers to the

Surf anglers are always on the lookout for gear that makes their pursuit easier and more productive. Beyond the basics—rods, rigs, reels, and lines—there are

Surf fishing is one of the hottest things happening on the fishing front these days. It seems like everyone who isn’t already set rig fishing

Likely the first and most common fish that anglers encounter in the surfzone along the north central coast of the Gulf of Mexico is the

After Rustin Musgrove moved to Gulf Shores 20 years ago, he began enjoying many evenings after work fishing for big black drum from the banks

Mangrove snapper may not be the most glamorous fish species along the Emerald Coast, but they certainly are the most diverse member of the snapper