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Since 1988, The Big Game Fishing Journal has been the definitive resource for serious offshore anglers. From cutting-edge techniques to expert gear reviews and unforgettable stories.
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Big Game Fishing Journal September/October 2026 Edition Now Available
The September/October 2026 edition of Big Game Fishing Journal is now available online. Inside you’ll find offshore tactics, bluefin action, tournament insights, and real stories from anglers pushing to the edge. Dive into the latest digital issue and see what’s happening on the big-game fishing front right now.
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Big Game Insights: News That Hits Hard
Fast-moving updates, expert takes, and bite-sized breakdowns straight from the front lines. From record-breaking catches to shifting conditions and tournament shake-ups, this is where serious anglers get the pulse of offshore action.
September 28, 2026
Small Boats, Big Strategies
Story and photos by Capt. Stephen Spagnuola There is a saying “It’s not the size of the dog in the…
September 28, 2026
Our Own Special Church
By Jason Hawkins The closest I have been to heaven is from the tower of a sportfisher. Planes have ceilings.…
September 28, 2026
On the Trail of Zane Grey
By Edwin Martin Although I fished in the 1930s and ’40s with Calcutta cane poles with brass barrel guides and…
September 28, 2026
Double Overtime at Block
A Tales from the Edge By Jere Murdoch There are offshore trips that go according to plan, and then there…
September 28, 2026
Dancing With Dolphin: Find, Entice And Catch Mahi
(Originally published November/December 2018) By Capt. Doug Kelley Dolphin fishing in the Florida Keys is one of the most popular…
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From offbeat encounters to expert reflections, our articles dive deeper into the lifestyle, legends, and lessons of offshore fishing.
A View Offshore – September/October 2026
BACKUP PLANS & PIVOTS By Jim Hutchinson Sr. After more than 75 years of fishing,…
Captain’s Plot – September/October 2026
WINTERIZATION By Ryan Taffett Where has all the time gone? Another year is winding down…
Timeless Classics – September/October 2026
Cavileer 48 Convertible By Scott Shane Cavileer Boatworks was a very viable company that built…
Tournament Calendar – September/October 2026
By Karen Wall Sept. 18-30: Big Tuna Challenge, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey Oct. 7-11:…
Tournament Talk – September/October 2026
By Karen Wall 2 TEAMS GAIN RING AT JIMMY JOHNSON’S ATLANTIC CITY Two teams qualified…
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