Anglers Journal - Spring 2019 Preview
Join Editor Bill Sisson for an inside look at the Spring 2019 issue of Anglers Journal magazine.
Woke Up Still Not Dead Again Today
With a ruptured brain aneurysm in his wake, AJ’s editor-in-chief is among the newest members of the “woke up still not dead again today” club.
Viking 38 Billfish
Meet the Viking 38 Billfish: This boat is designed to fish hard in comfort.
If Their Eyes Could Talk
With battle-ready gear and casts directed by muscle memory, Montauk’s solitary surfmen outlast the fair-weather crowds chasing stripers at the east end of Long Island, New York.
Friendship Born of a Fish
The gringo and the Chilean ranger spoke a common language of moving water
The Beautiful Curse Continues
I’ve been waiting for a son or daughter to share my fervor for fishing. I may have finally found one with a grandson who is taken by all things fish.
Art of Deception
A unique striper plug made more than 60 years ago continues to excite collectors and anglers.
Poem: First Fishing
A poet witnesses a child’s first catch.
Poem: Advice to Female Deckhands
The job of deckhands who happen to be women goes far beyond standing watches, unloading fish and mending nets.
Trout County
A short film explores the impact of a massive whitefish die-off in Montana.
Alert: President Signs Sweeping Conservation Bill
Conservation Bill is a Win for Anglers.
Reading the Water, Reading Each Other
A father and son share a love letter to trout, art and fleeting time spent together.
Countries in Contrast
Fishing both sides of the Andes in one trip highlighted the region’s diversity
Friendship Born of a Fish
The gringo and the Chilean ranger spoke a common language of moving water
Heavy Winds, Big Fish
When traveling deep into windy Patagonia, bring as much tackle as possible
New Boat: Contender 44 ST
The Contender 44 ST just may crack the 70-knot barrier. When loyal owners asked for a larger model with enhanced range and amenities for multiday trips, the design team at Contender created this thoroughbred.
The Knife That’s Fed Millions (and Me)
For the author, the Rapala Fish ’n Fillet has been a steady companion through the changing landscape of a fishing life.
My Boat, My Life: Charlie Levine
“I’m proud to say I own the worst boat ever built.”
