CONTENTS WINTER 2012
Edited by CAPT. DAVE LEAR
GET READY FOR SAILFISH 58
DOCK BUZZ Keep it Fun
Fish them the right way and tournaments are rewarding all-the-way-around. But when competition trumps ethics, everybody loses.
BY CAPT. DAVE LEAR 64 60 Boat Buying, Savvy?
An honest evaluation of three specific issues will help you buy the right boat the first time out.
BY CA STAFF 66 BACKLASH
Joan Vernon and Charlie Moore, two of fishing's legendary players, unwind with CA and talk about go-to baits, great fishing buddies, and the future of their favorite pastime.
BY CA STAFF
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GEARHEADS Get Ready for Sailfish
South Florida's top boat crews reveal their favorite tactics and tackle for getting hooked up with hard- fighting sails.
BY STEVE WATERS
The Complete Angler (CA) is our "magazine within the magazine," dedicated to hard-core fishing enthusiasts delivering access to experts, the latest in fishing gear, and the hottest fishing spots on the planet.