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Magazine Review
Saltwater Sportsman
2006
Reviewed By: Capt Skip Montello

Overview
Saltwater Sportsman Magazine is published monthly by Time4 Media. The magazine is devoted to saltwater fishing from light tackle inshore to offshore big game (and a whole lot in-between). The articles and features span the globe.

It’s a “how to” magazine filled with tactics, techniques, strategy and whereto information. The writing is well done as is the photography. The staffs of editors and contributing writers are knowledgeable and straightforward. The magazine contains as many as 8 features per issue and the departments and columns are numerous, covering gear, product reviews, conservation, ask the experts to mention a few. Fully 50% of the 120+ pages are either commercial or info-mercial. You certainly get lots of information in every issue. Their web site is also a chock full of angling info. As you all are aware there are dozens of national and regional angling magazines out there to choose from, so take advantage of subscription deals that offer “free” magazines, try before you buy.
Saltwater Sportsman Magazine subscription deals are very good…you can receive several “free issues” to help you decide whether the magazine is right for you. Check it out…on-line or pick up a copy at a newsstand!

Saltwater Sportsman
Feature/Stories Usually 7-8 headline features per issue
Columns/DepartmentsAs many as 15 columns and departments ,written by contributing staff and other contributors
Product reviewsLots! Fishing equipment, electronics, boats and accessories; info-mercials
Fly and Tackle TipsMore than an average number of tip’s and techniques in every issue
Conservation and ScienceYes; “Fisheries Watch”
Travel/DestinationsFeatures span the globe!
Ask the Experts ForumMany contributors, “How I Fish” from experienced guides and captains
Editorials Yes; Editors column
Regional/Seasonal FocusYes
Subcription Price$4.99/ newsstand issue, subscription deals on-line
Yearly Issues 12
Photography Very well done! From many contributors
Commercial pages(percentage)50% of the 120+ pages
Overall Quality Score*Excellent
*Quality Score:(Fair-Good-Very Good-Excellent)



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