A lifetime angler with adventures ranging from Amazon peacock bass to Florida Keys bonefish to giant Canadian pike, David blends creative storytelling with intricate description to convey the essence of the sport, along with the details anglers need to make their own memories.
With nearly 30 years of writing experience, David delivers compelling written content across multiple media platforms including traditional magazine features, tournament coverage, video scripts, marketing communications, specialty publications and creative projects. He’s also a book author and photographer.
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Costa’s Pro Series line of sunglasses are made for anglers spending lengthy periods of time on the water.

What is it? The innovative new company that won the best of eyewear award at ICAST 2022 for their Roca frames has introduced three models — Piedra, Vega and Palometa — with a couple of low-light lenses (rose and violet) that are particularly relevant for fall/winter, when sun angles become increasingly lower. Blocking 95% of […]

The phrase “everyday carry” (EDC) means different things for different folks, but TRUE has assembled a smartly selected set of items that can play a true EDC role or fit into a larger plan.

Irritating to bugs, nearly imperceptible to humans, Skeeter Hawk’s formula does the job without the common repellent drawbacks.

Whether you are on a family vacation or a business trip, there are plenty of options to catch fish right outside your door.

Jigs can become a highly specialized bait category, but learning to work with a flipping jig, a dragging-style jig, a swim jig and a finesse jig will cover a wide range of scenarios and give you the tools to catch big bass.

Bassmaster angler Hunter Bland shares his story of a boating accident and why it’s important to wear a life jacket when out on the water.

Costa has added its popular Reefton frames to their PRO Series and included a larger lens size for increased field of view.

For all the many activities that make you want to go outside, PackTowl offers a line of face, hand, body and beach towels that are ideal for outdoor recreation.

With a water-repellent surface and UV protection, the Pro Angler Fishing Jacket’s adjustable hood allows you to snug down for chilly days — or to help keep your hat in place during boat rides.

A user-friendly option for kids and beginners who want the dependability of spinning gear with the speed and accuracy common to a traditional baitcaster.

The long-nap fleece, which extends into the adjustable hood and kangaroo pockets, feels like that favorite blanket you grab on chilly evenings.

Anyone who follows a simple game plan and exercises appropriate caution can have a hot time on the hard water.

From their fight to their table fare, mangrove snapper may be the most user-friendly saltwater fish.

Not every adult has had the opportunity to learn angling skills. That’s why a Tampa fishing guide keeps trips relaxed and low-key for families.

They call ’em “zingers” for the torturous sound a spinning reel makes when a big Spanish mackerel defies the drag with a speedy run. One of the most popular sportfish in coastal Gulf waters, hefty mackerel strike fast, run hard and reward diligent anglers with an unforgettable photo op. Throughout the warmer months, mackerel of […]

Add some crankbaits to your tacklebox and watch the bites roll in. Just about every predator fish in a lake will bite a crankbait.

Stretching about 50 miles from the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, the Thousand Islands has long held a mystique that truly lives up to the hype.

Spot a bunch of these tasty gems on Florida’s Gulf Coast grass flats and you can look forward to a delicious dinner.

Awash with that pleasantly detached island vibe, yet close enough to mainland Florida for easy travel and provisioning, the destination known as the Village of Islands presents a bounty of terrestrial and waterborne delights.

If you put in the time to make the right choice, a charter fishing trip can be one of the best ways to enjoy the sport.